Press Releases

Stockton, CA. - On May 28, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation for San Joaquin County to support ongoing recovery efforts for the Victoria Island Levee Failure providing financial assistance for recovery efforts.

STOCKTON, CA — The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Cacho as the new Director of the Office of Emergency Services (OES). With more than 15 years of experience in emergency operations, public safety communications, and disaster preparedness, Cacho brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and local experience to the role.

September is Community Preparedness Month and this year's theme will focus on empowering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the San Joaquin Valley as major heat risk returns this week. Certain libraries and community centers are operating as cooling centers to provide a safe, air-conditioned refuge for community members seeking relief from the heat.

Stockton, CA – Cooling centers remain open throughout San Joaquin County to protect the public from warmer temperatures over the next two days. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning that will be in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10 to 8 a.m. Friday, July 12 for the Northern San Joaquin Valley.