Press Releases

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.

At its meeting last Tuesday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors received an independent review of the County’s emergency shelters . The report looks at how many beds are available, how the shelters are run, and how well they serve people who need a safe place to stay. It gives fact-based findings to help the County improve its work to reduce homelessness and to hold itself accountable with real results.

Stockton, CA - Yesterday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of Najee Zarif as the County's next Director of Public Works, effective March 23, 2026, with a 5-0 vote.

Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to allocate $1.5 million toward the completion of the Gospel Center Rescue Mission's New Life Program Multi-Purpose Center. This funding, drawn from interest accrued through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), brings the County's total investment in the project to $3.5 million.

STOCKTON, CA - San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Chair Paul Canepa delivered the 2025 State of the County Address on Thursday, celebrating the County’s 175th anniversary and recognizing major achievements in public safety, infrastructure, health, and economic development.