Press Releases

Stockton, CA – After emergency action by Chairman Miguel Villapudua last week, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors affirmed the Chair’s decision to declare a local emergency due to the beet leafhopper (“BLH”) and the presence of the beet curly top virus (“BCTV”) on tomato crops in the County.

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.

Stockton, CA – Today, Miguel Villapudua, Chairman of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors issued the following statement on the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court in the case of City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, et al: “While we are still seeking to understand what this decision will mean for us here locally, I want to applaud the Supreme Court decision, which seeks to restore balance in the ongoing battle against addiction and homelessness in our streets.

San Joaquin County announced ten remaining dates for community clean-up events in 2024, inviting residents to dispose of unwanted trash and household items.

Stockton, CA – Yesterday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved the 2024-2025 Budget, a $2.8 billion investment in the community, representing a 1.7% increase over last year's adopted budget.