Press Releases

Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to launch a countywide high school internship program following the successful completion of a pilot effort this summer. This initiative, brought forward and led by Supervisor Robert Rickman with the assistance of the County’s Human Resources Department in partnership with local nonprofit San Joaquin A+, placed four Tracy high school students in paid internships with the Public Defender’s Office.

Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved emergency measures to help residents clear the backlog of household waste as Republic Services reached an agreement to end its labor strike and restore regular trash collection. Thanks to the Board’s response, residents will be able to drop off residential trash free of charge at the County landfill and transfer station. The temporary waste voucher program will be available through Sunday, July 27, 2025, to support residents as full service resumes.

Grant funding is available for CBOs/NCOs based and providing services in San Joaquin County. A new cloud-based grant management system will be used for application submittal, evaluation, and reporting. Portal opens July 1 and closes July 31.

Board of Supervisors adopts a new ordinance with stricter regulations on the use of fireworks in unincorporated areas of the County. The new rules aim to improve public safety, reduce fire hazards, and hold individuals more accountable for violations.

Stockton, CA - On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisor>s approved the County's annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, which begins July 1. The balanced $3 billion budget invests in critical services, prioritizes public safety and homelessness, and reflects the County's continued commitment to responsible financial stewardship.