Press Releases

  • County Administrator
    April 18, 2025

    Stockton, CA – As part of the 2026 Federal budget process, San Joaquin County recently submitted nearly $27 million in funding requests to support ten local projects to enhance programs, services, and infrastructure throughout the County. San Joaquin County submitted the following requests:

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  • Board of Supervisors — District Attorney — Sheriff-Public Administrator
    April 14, 2025
    San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Approves New Cold Case Task Force

    Stockton, CA — The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has approved the creation of a new Countywide Cold Case Task Force, a collaborative, multi-agency initiative spearheaded by District Attorney Ron Freitas and Sheriff Pat Withrow. The task force will be dedicated to solving the County's more than 600 unsolved cases, including homicides, missing persons with suspicious circumstances, and sexual assaults.

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  • Board of Supervisors — Health Care Services
    April 8, 2025
    Board of Supervisors Appoints Genevieve Valentine to Lead Health Care Services

    Stockton, CA - At its Tuesday meeting, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Genevieve G. Valentine as Director of Health Care Services, making permanent the interim leadership role she has held since 2024.

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  • Purchasing and Support Services
    March 26, 2025

    Stockton, CA - San Joaquin County has named longtime public servant, Concepcion Gayotin, as the County's new Director of Purchasing and Support Services. Gayotin brings more than three decades experience to the role both in the private and public sector, including the last year in which she has served as the Department's Interim Director.

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  • Board of Supervisors — Community Development
    March 6, 2025

    Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has approved the addition of three new positions to the Community Development Department (CDD) to enhance customer service, improve turnaround times for permit processing, and assist the public with the recently implemented Accela permitting system. These positions will provide critical support in optimizing department operations and ensuring the public can efficiently navigate the permitting process.

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