Press Releases

Stockton, CA — The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has approved the creation of a new Countywide Cold Case Task Force, a collaborative, multi-agency initiative spearheaded by District Attorney Ron Freitas and Sheriff Pat Withrow. The task force will be dedicated to solving the County's more than 600 unsolved cases, including homicides, missing persons with suspicious circumstances, and sexual assaults.

Stockton, CA - At its Tuesday meeting, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Genevieve G. Valentine as Director of Health Care Services, making permanent the interim leadership role she has held since 2024.

Stockton, CA - San Joaquin County has named longtime public servant, Concepcion Gayotin, as the County's new Director of Purchasing and Support Services. Gayotin brings more than three decades experience to the role both in the private and public sector, including the last year in which she has served as the Department's Interim Director.

Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has approved the addition of three new positions to the Community Development Department (CDD) to enhance customer service, improve turnaround times for permit processing, and assist the public with the recently implemented Accela permitting system. These positions will provide critical support in optimizing department operations and ensuring the public can efficiently navigate the permitting process.

Stockton, CA – Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) is pleased to announce that ZeroAvia, a leading innovator in zero-emission aviation technology, will establish a research and development facility focused on liquid hydrogen refueling at the airport. On February 11, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved the lease for ZeroAvia to move into SCK, paving the way for the company to begin operations at the facility.