At its annual reorganizational meeting this morning, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Supervisor Sonny Dhaliwal of District Three to serve as Chair for 2026. Supervisor Steve Ding of District Four was selected to serve as Vice- Chair.

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.