Suicide Prevention Week (September 5-11, 2021) unites communities around the globe to spread awareness about the warning signs of suicide and offer support to those who are suicide loss survivors.

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved additional funding for the Family COVID Assistance Grant and the Small Business Assistance Grant programs for residents and businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the County has distributed approximately $25.6 million to small businesses and families experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic.

San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) and Dignity Health, whose parent company is CommonSpirit Health, announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to develop an agreement to enter into a long-term affiliation to enhance the ability of SJGH to provide critical care to the residents of San Joaquin County.

San Joaquin County is beginning the process to redraw the boundaries of the County’s five supervisorial districts. Redistricting takes place every 10 years after the Federal Census, when district boundaries for Federal, State, and local elected offices are redrawn to reflect new population data and shifting populations. Residents of the County are invited to attend any of the three scheduled Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) outreach workshops either in-person or virtually.

San Joaquin County is pleased to announce the official launch of the Relief Across Downtown (RAD) Card which is now available throughout the County. The County program aimsto put more spending dollars in consumer wallets for purchases at eligible San Joaquin County restaurants, personal care services, and specialty retailers. In March, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize an allocation of $1,000,000 to be used for the RAD Card Program. The RAD Card Program is now live in San Joaquin County and new businesses are continually signing up to participate in the program.