Press Releases

Stockton, CA - At its meeting on Tuesday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors took two actions that continue to address the challenge of homelessness in our community. The first item was an update to the county's camping ordinance, which prohibits sleeping or camping on public property. The second item addresses building code requirements for emergency housing.

Stockton, CA – At its meeting today, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors advanced a proposal that will update the County’s no camping ordinance to allow more effective enforcement of public property in the jurisdiction. The proposal had the support of the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department, with Sheriff Patrick Withrow speaking in favor of the proposal.

Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the upcoming State of the County Exhibition, hosted by Chairman Miguel Villapudua, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 2:30 PM at the historic Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton. This event is free and open to the public, offering an exciting opportunity for residents to discover new and interactive county programs, while also gaining insight into the latest updates and achievements from the past year.

Stockton, CA – At its special meeting, the Board of Supervisors voted to support Proposition 36, which would repeal Proposition 47 and restore common sense to the issues of homelessness, drug addiction and theft reduction in California. The measure was passed unanimously by the Board of Supervisors. The Board took separate action to place a measure on the local ballot to limit county public assistance to substance abusers and addicts who refuse treatment.

Stockton, CA – Today, Miguel Villapudua, Chairman of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors issued the following statement in response to the executive order on homeless encampments issued by Governor Gavin Newsom: