Press Releases

Stockton, CA – At its meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors reported out of closed session that Jay Wilverding, the County Administrator, had been placed on leave and that they were seeking an agenda item for the March 26th meeting to terminate his contract. The Board indicated that this action was not for cause. Four of the supervisors voted to place Mr. Wilverding on leave, pending the next meeting, with Chairman Miguel Villapudua dissenting. Sandra Regalo, who serves as the Assistant County Administrator, has been named as the Acting County Administrator, effective immediately.

Stockton, CA - As the 2024 Presidential Primary Election concludes, Olivia Hale, San Joaquin County's Registrar of Voters, issued the following statement: “We are pleased to report that processes ran smoothly during yesterday's election. Polls opened right on time and we saw a steady stream of voters coming in to vote in person or to drop off Votes by Mail ballots at our 153 polling places and at the 25 new election drop box locations.

Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters (ROV) will randomly select precincts for a manual tally of one percent (1%) of the ballots cast in the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.

STOCKTON, CA - The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors directed staff to immediately begin seeking competitive bids for the operation of the Foothill Sanitary Landfill and bring back a discussion item on trash collection services in rural and unincorporated areas of San Joaquin County to ensure transparency and accountability in County government.

San Joaquin County residents, businesses and local organizations are invited to participate in upcoming clean-up events throughout the year to help clear litter and debris from community locations and waterways.