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Nutria study suggests ‘intentional introduction’ of giant rodents into the Delta

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia April 21, 2026, 9:02 a.m.April 21, 2026, 9:02 a.m.

DNA of nutrias from different states was compared, and the results suggest the animals could have been deliberately brought into California.

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San Joaquin County reports first human case of West Nile virus this year

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia Oct. 15, 2025, 6:56 a.m.Oct. 15, 2025, 6:56 a.m.

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‘Yellow fever mosquitoes’ have now spread across San Joaquin County

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia Aug. 29, 2025, 2:01 p.m.Aug. 29, 2025, 2:08 p.m.

Close-up of a mosquito feeding on human skin, with a red, engorged abdomen against a green background.

Most mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus in San Joaquin County are being found in one area

by L.M. Boyd • Special for Stocktonia July 15, 2025, 7:04 a.m.July 15, 2025, 7:04 a.m.

Close-up of a mosquito on human skin with a green background.

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in San Joaquin County. What to know

by L.M. Boyd • Special for Stocktonia June 23, 2025, 11:30 a.m.June 23, 2025, 11:30 a.m.

SJ County reports first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in 2024

by Victoria Franco • Special to Stocktonia Sept. 6, 2024, 10:58 a.m.Sept. 6, 2024, 10:58 a.m.

Breaking: San Joaquin County confirms state’s second case of West Nile Virus

by Cassie Dickman • Stocktonia July 27, 2023, 4:12 p.m.July 27, 2023, 5:41 p.m.