Over the last six months, the Office of Emergency Services established a core planning team with the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority, CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit, and key local partners to strengthen a comprehensive assessment of wildfire mitigation needs across San Joaquin County. This team will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

As of at 8:49 a.m., the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for San Joaquin County from 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, through 4 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025. Prolonged periods of rain and gusty winds may create hazardous driving conditions, including localized roadway flooding and ponding. The weather system is also expected to bring colder temperatures, increasing the risk of cold-related illnesses such as hypothermia, particularly among unhoused community members.

San Joaquin County (County) announced last Tuesday that the Foothill Sanitary Landfill (Foothill) will begin a phased, long-term closure starting in early 2026, following a Board of Supervisors authorization to consolidate landfill operations and redirect customers to more efficient solid waste facilities.

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.