Press Releases

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.

Manteca, CA – On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office lifted the mandatory evacuation order for the residents of Airport Court.

The San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will relocate the Emergency Evacuation Center from the Manteca Senior Center (295 Cherry Ln., Manteca) to the Stockton Fairgrounds (1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton).

Today at approximately 5PM, the evacuation warnings for Airport Court and Haven Acres Mobile Home Park along the San Joaquin River were increased to Evacuation Orders. At this time, an evacuation warning remains in effect for Turtle Beach. Reclamation districts will continue monitoring levees and address issues if they arise.