Coral reef biologist Dr. Nancy Knowlton is leading the Smithsonianâs effort to increase public understanding of the worldâs ocean. She has studied the ecology and evolution of coral reefs for many years and is deeply concerned about their future.
The San Joaquin County, California sales tax is 8.00% , consisting of 6.50% California state sales tax and 1.50% San Joaquin County local sales taxes.The local sales tax consists of a 1.00% county sales tax and a 0.50% special district sales tax (used to fund transportation districts, local attractions, etc).
Issues An initial review of the defaulted tax lists in August, 2012 revealed there were 8,301 properties in San Joaquin County with more than $75,146,000 owed in back taxes. The Grand Jury also learned the Tax Collector conducts one interactive public auction per year. The November, 2012 auction listed 125 properties.