San Joaquin County Public Health Services has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the county this year. The case involves an older adult male and marks San Joaquin as the 14th county in California to report a human infection in 2025 — the 61st statewide to date.

CalFresh, California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is heading into a season of change — and state leaders want residents to know they’ll have support every step of the way.

Every once in a while, a story comes along that mirrors the heartbeat of a community. For Stockton native David Doyle, that story is Parker—a young adult novel that’s not only climbing the Amazon bestseller charts but also igniting a movement in classrooms across California.

Want to leave your mark on one of Stockton’s most visible landmarks? Here’s your chance! The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is calling on Stockton residents and local commuters to help choose the aesthetic design theme for the upcoming Interstate 5 Stockton Channel Viaduct Project—a major bridge replacement effort that will reshape a vital stretch of I-5 through the city.

The San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District has confirmed the first mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (WNV) for 2025. The infected mosquitoes were collected in the Manteca area, specifically within the 95337 and 95376 zip codes—right on schedule with the start of the summer mosquito season.

In response to recent media scrutiny, the City of Stockton has issued the following joint statement to clarify the facts surrounding its short-term consulting contract with Lathrop City Manager Stephen Salvatore. The press release outlines the contract’s cost, purpose, and outcomes — emphasizing transparency, strategic leadership, and regional cooperation during a critical transition period for Interim City Manager Steve Colangelo.

Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge and the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation continue to invest in the future of Linden youth with the announcement of their 2025 scholarship recipients—along with a big expansion in generosity.

We stand in solidarity with all immigrant and migrant communities and reaffirm our commitment to protecting human rights, promoting equity, and resisting any efforts to divide our communities through fear and misinformation. Los Angeles will continue to be a city of refuge, resistance, and resilience.

We are writing to share news of a leadership transition at PREVAIL. After years of dedicated service, our Chief Executive Officer, Krista Fiser, has stepped down from her role to step into another key position
of leadership within our community. While we will miss her presence at PREVAIL, we are thrilled that her passion for advocacy and systems-level change will continue to make an impact beyond our walls. Her transition is a testament to her ongoing commitment to building safer, more equitable communities — and we look forward to continued collaboration in her new capacity.

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), in partnership with Mountain Valley Health Plan, has announced the return of its Health Careers Scholarship Program for 2025—an initiative aimed at investing in the next generation of local health care leaders.