Stockton, CA – Yesterday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the week of May 19th – May 25th as Public Works Week in San Joaquin County. Since 1960, the American Public Works Association has sponsored National Public Works Week, during which nearly 30,000 members across North America educate and energize the public about the importance of public works in their daily lives.

Stockton, CA – At its meeting today, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors increased funding for local fire districts by $1.1 million annually to cover approximately a quarter of the funding they have lost because of the Proposition 172 Educational Revenue Augmentation Funds (ERAF) shift since 1993. The funds will be distributed between the nineteen districts within the County that are currently impacted by Prop 172 funding shifts.

New County service that allows citizens and businesses to process permits online starting May 6, 2024. The new permitting process will apply to the County’s Community Development Department, Public Works, Environmental Health, and the Treasurer-Tax Collector.

Stockton, CA - Yesterday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted to have staff negotiate extended contracts for trash haulers throughout the County, to ensure that it meets its obligations for trash services under Senate Bill (SB) 1383.

Stockton, CA – At its meeting on Tuesday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $7.7 million in federal funding towards key infrastructure projects as the deadline for spending pandemic era funds approaches. The projects cover many rural areas throughout the County and meet basic needs of residents for clean and affordable water and emergency communication network improvements. There is also continued investment in Micke Grove Park, ensuring its legacy as a local landmark for families throughout San Joaquin County. A full list of projects is attached below.