San Joaquin County
Coverage of San Joaquin County in the Nexus archive.
- Homeless counts dropped in these California counties this year
Preliminary 2026 data for California shows that multiple counties are reporting drops in their unhoused populations, with some progress attributed to increased shelter beds. Specific counties cited include San Joaquin County and Alameda County. However, the report cautions that gains may be undermined by increased enforcement actions or federal cuts to social services like Medi-Cal.
- 17-year-old California boy found dead after drowning in river
Gabriel Santiago, a 17-year-old boy, was found dead after going missing while rafting in a Northern California river. He had been spending time with friends at Caswell Memorial State Park in San Joaquin County. The incident occurred while he was in the Stanislaus River.
- Terrifying moment California warehouse caught fire as apocalyptic scenes from massive blaze emerge
A massive medical supplies warehouse in San Joaquin County, California, is still burning, sending black smoke into the sky and debris into surrounding neighborhoods. The fire has been ongoing since at least Friday.
- California scales back golden mussel safeguards at vital reservoir, alarming experts
California is reducing protections to prevent golden mussels from entering Lake Oroville, a critical reservoir, citing a new risk assessment. Experts warn this move increases invasion risks, as the state ends costly boat inspections and decontamination programs at the lake and nearby reservoirs.