A new wildfire was reported today at 10 a.m. in San Joaquin County. Stetson Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

A vote set for Sept. 24 would change camping rules to punish the homeless for setting up bedding, tents, or shelter to sleep, with fines up to $1,000.

San Joaquin County considers stricter no camping rules with potential fines and jail time for public property camping.

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Officials say the proposal would ban people from sleeping in their car for more than an hour. SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. — A proposed change to San Joaquin County 's camping ordinance would ban people from camping on public property and also ban them from sleeping in their cars for more than an hour.

A proposal to tackle homelessness in San Joaquin County would create penalties for illegal camping on public property that include fines, jail time, or both.