San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) is celebrating two major achievements that reflect its ongoing commitment to exceptional, patient-centered care. SJGH recently earned a High Performing designation in Maternity Care from U.S. News & World Report and achieved a zero catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rate from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — making it one of only two hospitals in San Joaquin County to earn both distinctions.

At its meeting last Tuesday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors received an independent review of the County’s emergency shelters . The report looks at how many beds are available, how the shelters are run, and how well they serve people who need a safe place to stay. It gives fact-based findings to help the County improve its work to reduce homelessness and to hold itself accountable with real results.

As the winter season arrives, many residents look forward to celebrations, family gatherings and time to reflect. Yet for others—especially those managing mental health conditions, substance use recovery, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD)—the holidays can intensify feelings of stress, loneliness, or emotional fatigue.

San Joaquin County Health Care Services Agency shares community resources in the wake of mass shooting.

The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters office officially certified the November 4, 2025, Special Election results. The final turnout for this election totaled 188,443 ballots cast, representing 46.66 percent of the 403,835 registered voters in San Joaquin County.