San Joaquin County Local News Articles and Digest

Art, Culture & Media Education Community Service & Support

05/17/2024
The Thomas Toy Community Center at Fremont and Yosemite Avenue held an open house on May 17 ahead of its official opening in September.

From Manteca Bulletin...

City of Manteca

Manteca City Council Advances Compensation Increase

05/17/2024
The Manteca City Council is moving forward to increase maximum member compensation from the current $600 per month to a maximum of $1900 per month, to take effect in December.

From San Joaquin Valley Sun...

Environment Water Sustainability Resilience

Delta Tunnel Would Cost $20 Billion

05/17/2024
An analysis has been released indicating the cost of construction of the 45 mile long Delta Tunnel would be $20.1 billion, to be paid by a group of 29 water agencies.

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Homelessness Land Use & Development Housing City of Sacramento

Advocates Oppose Plans to Close Homeless Camp

05/15/2024
Residents and supporters of self-governing homeless "Camp Resolution" marched to Sacramento city hall on May 15 in opposition of city plans to close the camp.

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Public Safety Environment Health Sustainability City of Sacramento

Sacramento City Council Approves Electric Appliance Plan

05/15/2024
In its May 14 meeting, the Sacramento City Council unanimously approved a plan to encourage residents and businesses to replace gas appliances with electric.

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Transportation Sustainability City of Manteca

Manteca Proposes 1% Sales Tax Increase to Pay for Emergency Services and Road Repairs

05/14/2024
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Manteca voters may be asked to raise the city’s sales tax rate to 9.25 percent to improve police and fire services and street repairs, City Manager Toni Lundgren said.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Public Safety Resilience County of San Joaquin

Fire District Funding Allocated

05/14/2024
In their May 14 meeting, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved $1.1 million in increased funding to be distributed across 19 fire districts in the county.

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Health Resilience County of San Joaquin

Counties Prepare for Mosquito Season

05/14/2024
Mosquito vector control agencies are preparing for mosquito season in San Joaquin and Sacramento counties.

From Manteca Bulletin...

Public Safety Transportation Crime & Justice City of Manteca

Manteca License Plate Readers Deployed

05/13/2024
The City of Manteca has deployed additional license plate readers and red light cameras to fight crime and reduce traffic incidents.

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Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Animals City of Sacramento City of Elk Grove

Sacramento Zoo Move Approved

05/13/2024
The Elk Grove City Council voted to approve the move of the Sacramento Zoo to a 100 acre lot at Kammerer Road and Lotz Parkway.

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Land Use & Development Agriculture, Food & Gardening Resilience City of Sacramento

Sacramento Plans to Double Urban Canopy

05/12/2024
Sacramento is seeking public comment on its "Urban Forrest Plan" to increase the trees in the city with priority given to areas in North and South Sacramento.