Stockton, CA – On January 7, 2025 the California Nurses Association (CNA) issued the County a Notice of Intent to Strike on January 17, 2025. CNA represents approximately 888 registered nurse employees who work at San Joaquin General Hospital, Public Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Behavioral Health Services, Emergency Medical Services, and SJ Health Clinics.

Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has chosen Supervisor Paul J. Canepa as Chair as part of its annual reorganizational meeting held this morning. Canepa represents a large portion of central Stockton in his role as the second district Supervisor. He is currently in his first term on the Board, having been elected in 2022. Supervisor Sonny Dhaliwal, the third district representative, was chosen as Vice-Chair as well; Dhaliwal was sworn in as Supervisor in this morning’s meeting.

Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors will welcome two new members on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00 am, as Supervisors-elect Mario Gardea and Sonny Dhaliwal are sworn in to their new offices; Supervisor Robert Rickman will be sworn in to his second term on the Board of Supervisors. The Board will also conduct the annual reorganizational meeting to conduct administrative tasks as the year and term begins.

San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) is the first hospital in Northern California to acquire two groundbreaking medical technologies, including the Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical robot and Abbott’s Total Lab Automation.

Stockton, CA – In an effort to reduce costs and improve services, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to USA Waste of California for trash collection in unincorporated County areas near Stockton, known as “Refuse Service Area C.” The new rates represent up to 45% savings for residents with the largest refuse carts and will go into effect on January 1, 2026, when the current contract is complete.