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Levee Repairs Completed

01/30/2025
Repairs to the Victoria Island Levee have been complete, just in time as an atmospheric river approaches the region. Read on to learn more.

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"Fentanyl High" Screening on February 26

01/30/2025
A free screening of Fentanyl High, a film exploring teen exposure to fentanyl, will be held on February 26. Read on for more information about the film and how you can attend.

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Apply For San Joaquin County Board and Commission Seats

01/24/2025
Read on to learn how you can apply for serving on the boards and commissions advising the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.

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San Joaquin County Sheriff's Immigration Stance

01/23/2025
Read on to learn more about remarks made by San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow with regard to support for local immigrants.

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Lodi is Center of Blue Zone Study

01/23/2025
The City of Lodi and the Public Health Services Agency for San Joaquin County are partnering as part of a health and longevity study, with an aim to improving a healthier place to live. Read on to learn more about this Blue Zone research project.

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San Joaquin County Law Enforcement Stand on Immigration Enforcement

01/23/2025
Read on for more information about recent announcements by local law enforcement agencies about their position on immigration enforcement in San Joaquin County.

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San Joaquin County Hospital Go On Strike

01/18/2025
On January 17, San Joaquin County Hospital nurses went on a one-day strike as contract talks stall. Read on for details.

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Supervisors to Mark 175th Anniversary of the Formation of San Joaquin County

01/17/2025
Read on to learn how the founding of San Joaquin County 175 years ago was due to a huge land purchase for the price of ... $60 in groceries and a horse?

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Spotlight on Pacific Gateway Development South of Tracy

01/17/2025
On January 9, a community meeting was held to discuss the 1,577-acre Pacific Gateway project south of Tracy. Read on for details about the project and feedback from neighbors.

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San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Name New Chair

01/09/2025
Supervisor Paul Canepa has been named the new chair of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Read on to learn more about the supervisor and the role of chair.

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San Joaquin County at Center of Bird Flu Crisis With Over 627,800 Egg-Laying Hens Infected

01/01/2025
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AS BIRD FLU takes it toll around the nation, San Joaquin County has jumped to the forefront, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting the virus has spread to 627,800 commercial egg-laying chickens.

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Avian Flu Cases in San Joaquin County

12/14/2024
Learn more about the two human cases of the H5N1 bird flu detected in San Joaquin County.

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San Joaquin County to Start Asking Homeless People About ‘Origins’ Before Giving Services

12/12/2024
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS wants county outreach workers to find out whether unhoused people “have roots” in San Joaquin County before offering them services — and to relocate those they determine aren’t from here.

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Supervisors Approve Stockton Golf Course Purchase

12/11/2024
In their December 10 meeting, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of a 62-acre former golf course in Stockton, with plans to develop it into a safe caming zone for homeless.

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San Joaquin County Sheriff and Court Dispute Continues

12/10/2024
Read on to learn more about the ongoing dispute between the San Joaquin County Sheriff and the Superior Court as it escalates, this time with a charge of improper access to confidential documents.

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San Joaquin County Sheriff Enforcing State Boater ID Law

12/09/2024
The San Joaquin County Sheriff will be enforcing the state boater ID law. Get the details of what you need to pilot area waters.

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Victoria Island Levee Repairs Underway

12/06/2024
The levee at the southwest edge of Victoria Island was found to have sunk enough to warrant concern. Read on to learn more about this project.

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Reflections on San Joaquin County Elections

12/06/2024
With the vote count finalized, here are five takeaways from the elections in San Joaquin County.

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Supervisor Profile: Sonny Dhaliwal

11/27/2024
Meet Sonny Dhaliwal, elected to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.

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San Joaquin County Court Online Services Restored

11/22/2024
Following a "cybersecurity incident" which led to the shutdown of Internet access to court systems, online services have been restored. Read on to learn more.

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Bird Flu Detected in San Joaquin County

11/21/2024
Bird flu has been detected in chickens at a San Joaquin County farm. Read on to learn more about where and about this highly pathogenic virus.

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University of the Pacific Launching Small Business Center

11/20/2024
Learn how $1 million in funding approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors is behind the launching of a small business center at University of the Pacific to assist local entrepreneurs.

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Repairs Underway on Leaking Delta Levee

11/19/2024
Read on for updated information about repairs to a leaking and damaged levee on Victoria Island which was the subject of an emergency declaration by San Joaquin County.

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Former Stockton Golf Course Considered for Homeless Campground

11/18/2024
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted to acquire a 62-acre former golf course on North Wilson Way in Stockton and are considering using it for a homeless campground and other county facilities. Read on to learn more.

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Area Rail Transportation Project Update

11/14/2024
Learn more about progress in funding and building out rail transportation options linking San Joaquin County with the Bay Area and Sacramento.

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San Joaquin County Superior Court Recovering from Cyber Attack

11/08/2024
An update on efforts to restore online services following a cyber attack on the San Joaquin County Superior Court computer network.

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A Look at San Joaquin Board of Supervisors Campaign Funding

10/31/2024
A summary of the latest campaign finance filings for candidates running for seats on the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.

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Levee Failure Possible

10/30/2024
A local state of emergency was issued by San Joaquin County when an inspection revealed risk of a levee failure on Victoria Island in the Delta.

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San Joaquin County Tables Mobile Homes Parks in Agriculture Zones

10/18/2024
Citing letters of concern, the San Joaquin County Planning Commission voted in their October 17 meeting to put on hold plans to use mobile homes on agriculture zoned parcels as affordable housing.