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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Joaquin County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Flood Control
A fresh state report warns that Central Valley flood levees are in bad shape, leaving local towns vulnerable to rising waters. Local leaders are under the gun to fix these dangerous infrastructure gaps before the winter rains hit.
Flood Preparedness
San Joaquin County officials are sounding the alarm to get your home ready for a potentially massive El Niño winter. Now's the time to check your local drainage and see if you're living in a flood zone before the heavy storms hit.
Invasive Golden Mussel Threat in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
The board declared a local emergency over the rapid spread of invasive golden mussels in the Delta. These mussels clog critical water infrastructure, irrigation pipes, and flood control gates, creating massive maintenance burdens and environmental concerns.