Press Releases

The San Joaquin County Department of Public Works has completed the long-term closure of the Foothill Sanitary Landfill, marking a significant milestone in the County’s long-term strategy to modernize solid waste operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs for residents.

The Board of Supervisors formally approved an employment contract with the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 (SEIU) in a Special Meeting on July 15, 2026. The agreement covers the following bargaining units: Office and Office-Technical; Trades, Labor and Institutional; Para-Professional and Technical; Professional; Safety, Investigative and Custodial; and Supervisors.

s recovery efforts continue following the Promontory/Medline Fire, community members are urged to take precautions when cleaning ash and fire debris. The fire created a debris field covering approximately six (6) square miles. Ash from burned structures may contain hazardous materials, including chemicals, metals, and fine particulate matter that can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs.

San Joaquin County officials are urging residents to take precautions as the fire at the Medline Industries facility continues to burn, generating significant amounts of black smoke that may affect nearby communities.

San Joaquin County has released its Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The balanced budget totals about $3.3 billion and continues funding for public safety, healthcare, roads, parks, behavioral health services, and other core County programs.