Yesterday (Monday 6/16/2025), I was at the Salida Library for Passport Renewal. The Staff was very…read morefriendly, professional and helpful. I had an appointment at around 11am and I got there early. The lady who handled my passport application was very knowledgeable and I was out of there less then 30 minutes. Kudo to the staff and this passport services at this Salida library!

I was having a hard time getting an appointment for a passport. Most days online are always booked…read moreup. I called Stanislaus County Free Library and inquired about getting an earlier appointment. The guy who was helping me said it's best to call in the morning and check for cancellations. I asked if he had anything available that day and he did!! So I was able to get in at 3:30pm. He was very helpful. I called again and had questions on what to bring to appointment and the lady who answered this time was very nice as well! So I went to my appointment and Lisa helped me. She was very friendly and super helpful. The whole process was very easy. I will definitely be back to this location to get my passport.

The Manteca library surprised me with how well organized everything is. Even though I didn't know…read morethe layout, it was easy to find what I needed. It's clearly maintained with care.

Great services and very family oriented. Very nice place to hangout , read and relax.read more

My daughter wants to get some chapter books and found this place on Yelp. The owner was nice and…read morepointed us to the direction of the books where my daughter can find what she likes. They have used and brand new books, but buying used that are still in in mint condition and low price is amazing. We were told that they accept used books of any kind and will get a lifetime credit that never expires. Once you get a credit and buys a used book, the price will be less 50% from the written price. This is an awesome deal. We will surely come back here.

This place is a little step back into another time. It reminds me of certain bookstores in San…read moreFrancisco, Berkeley, and Oakland from the 90's. They just don't have too many bookstores left like this one. As the name suggests, you can bring your gently used books in and they will keep a record of them, and you will receive a discount of roughly half off of whatever you decide to buy in exchange for bringing in your old books. This turns out to be a great value considering the good condition and broad variety of the books that they carry. We can always find something good to read, and the price is definitely always easy on the pocketbook. The lovely people who work here are very well informed. I was looking for a classic by Pearl S Buck, and she knew exactly where it was located in the store. I have confidence in these guys, and I know that I can check with them before I go look elsewhere. A must see for any avid reader or bibliophile.

SAVEMART-This homeless lady is using numerous carts for her dirty stuff and dogs. She's been…read moretelling the homeless in Manteca to come here, so now we have to worry about FENTYNAL POISIONING. She set up a rug and chaise longe and had her friend show up and one left a beat up van with flat tire.. I had to call the cops twice. Savmart did NOTHING. The other day (7/7) there were 2 more homeless with carts. I spoke to one and he said the lady told the group of homeless by library in Manteca to come to Ripon. I've seen them under the bridge by Main Street and recycle center and 1 passed out along Colony road last week. Our police use to be better about taking them to shelters, but now they"re coming out everywhere and Police are not doing anything!

The city of Ripon is a pool of cancer causing agents when Nestle coffee was there many years ago…read morethey used a chemical called tce that made it into the ground way and water system ripping has been paid millions of dollars to clean this up or to help clean it up or to cover it up I'm not sure however as far as I know it's not complete instead they go and build a water park next to the water tower or well that is most contaminated in the city for kids there are many people there that have cancer and are dying of it seven children showed up with cancer in one year recently the city of Ripon has switched the waterways around again I'm thinking it's just to cover up more problems with the tce being in the ground and the waterway no matter what's grown there that's on that path of where Nestle's coffee run off was the ground is contaminated what you grow has tce in it what you drink has TC in it what you showered has tce in it they took out a cell phone tower that really probably didn't have anything to do with all the children that were getting cancer there it was more than likely the city of Ripon not forcing Nestle to finish cleaning up their mess and taking payments in lieu of

Hello, I scheduled an appointment last week for a phone interview consultation for today in the…read moreManteca, California office. The employee that I spoke to her name is ' IRENE' I explained to her before that I have short-term memory loss and when I speak that sometimes I'm unclear!! Me. Irene was very patient with me and explained the process in great detail. Ms.Irene took the extra time and I truly appreciate this employees refreshing professionalism. Even though I was not eligible for any disabilities, it's still refreshing to have such a professional government employee. Hopefully this is recognized by the management or SACRAMENTO Headquarters ( Social Security Department ) May somebody give my regards to such a great employee

I thought I would come in here and there would be long lines. Nope. There was only two people at…read morethe window. You sign in on the little machine. They give you a number. Then they call you and I want to say we didn't even wait. Five minutes. It was really quick and the lady was very helpful.

Attended the Brews and Bites last night for the 3rd year. Outstanding event. Gives residents the…read moreopportunity to walk downtown and see the different local businesses. Great food and beer. Well organized and fun to participate. Businesses provided water which made it nice. The only advice I would give is; if your a business participating in the event, dont shortcut the people supporting your event. When you register, they give you a 4 oz beer mug. The perfect size for visiting the multiple locations. A few of the businesses poured less that an ounce off beer and had cheap snacks. Please make an effort to fill most of the class and provide reasonable food. It reflects poorly on your business when you are one of the few businesses short changing the people supporting your event. Thank you

We were a vender at the 2018 festival this year. We are new to the festival circuit but we are from…read morea small town and we're very excited to be a part of the almond blossom festival. We were so disappointed while the food venders were way over booked there were repeat food. Having the same type venders did not give the public much choices and really did not give the food venders a chance to have an great experience. Sorry Ripon but not a festival we would go back to and I think that a lot of people feel the same way. The chamber of commerce contact I have reached out to during and after the festival has not taken any attempt to return my emails. It makes my family and I feel like they do not care just filled spots. Not a happy experience.

My journey with Gurnick Academy was not a straight path. I initially enrolled at the Sacramento…read morecampus, but I was distracted by life and did not take my education as seriously as I should have. I ended up failing during my prerequisite courses, leaving me with a $1,500 debt that I had to repay before I could try again. When I decided to return to nursing school, I carefully researched my options and chose the Modesto campus. Although both campuses were about 40 miles from where I lived, the commute to Modesto felt more manageable. More importantly, the Modesto campus felt like home. The support I received from the instructors and administrators went far beyond academics. They not only taught me how to become a nurse, but how to become a good nurse. Those lessons will stay with me throughout my career and for the rest of my life. My biggest piece of advice to future students is simple: read the books. Do not rely solely on Quizlet or shortcuts. Read the chapters, take handwritten notes, and put in the work. I am not the smartest person in the room, but I worked hard and gave this program my full effort. I want to express my sincere appreciation to Tu, Mr. Bennie, Ms. Laura, Amber, both Stephanies, and Stephanie at the front desk, who always answered my questions and every phone call. I am especially grateful to Stephanie Kelly, my first clinical instructor, as well as Ms. Maria, MJ, Ms. Nisha, and Tina, the nurse at my clinical site. Because of the guidance, encouragement, and support of these incredible individuals, I successfully became a licensed nurse. Today, I am proud to be working as a nurse in San Francisco. Thank you, Gurnick Academy Modesto, for helping me achieve a goal that once felt out of reach.

I recently completed my LVN program (VN-90) at Gurnick Academy, Modesto location, and I am very…read moregrateful for this experience. The program offers a detailed and well-structured syllabus with excellent clinical exposure. The variety of clinical facilities helped me effectively connect theory with real nursing practice. The instructors are experienced, dedicated, and bring different teaching styles, which made learning engaging and meaningful. I would like to personally appreciate Ms. Mandeep Kaur for her excellent Med-Surg lectures and deep understanding of physiology. Ms. Dawn Hayek delivered outstanding OB lectures; her teaching style, expressions, and clinical insight made her lectures more valuable than textbooks. Ms. Laura impressed me with her energy and experience-based Pharmacology teaching. Ms. Charmaine brought strong expertise in PEDS and NICU, adding depth to her lectures. Mr. Phil Waymire played a key role during MOD IV and Capstone by helping tie everything together. His SIMS knowledge and rationales truly empowered students. I also appreciate Ms. MJ, Ms. Jess, and Ms. Ashita for being kind, supportive, and knowledgeable. The clinical instructors were exceptional. Ms. Antonieta Largoza is thorough and disciplined, ensuring strong fundamentals. Ms. Linda White is passionate and inspiring, and Ms. Alicia Grigsby has a unique teaching style with excellent student camaraderie. Special thanks to Ms. Tu (Director) for her coordination with students, Mr. Benne (VN Coordinator) for always advocating for students and resolving issues promptly, and Mr. Jay and Ms. Brenda (Clinical Coordinators) for their constant support and responsiveness. I also appreciate Mr. Tony (Security) for maintaining a safe and caring environment. Kudos to Ms. Kari, Ms. Sharjani, Mr. Veneet, Ms. Lori, and Ms. Edail Odisho for their continued support. My classmates were caring and supportive throughout the program, and I truly witnessed the nurturing spirit of future nurses among them. As a constructive suggestion, adding tutors with strong clinical and pathology-based knowledge could further enhance student understanding and learning outcomes. Overall, Gurnick Academy feels like a family, not just an institution. I hope the Modesto location introduces an RN program in the future and offers scholarships for continuing students.

Mary such a wonderful person She is always so busy but…read morepolite Great customer service Mary keeps the store clean and well stocked

This location is unchanged. I believe the best asset to having this location where it is, is due to…read morethe actual WIC store on the other side of the street (same parking lot), and anyone relying on WIC can appreciate that. The staff here isn't always friendly. I'm not sure whether or not this is due to the massive overload of clients (a.k.a. "WIC" clients), or the always wonderful, ever-spreading attitude of "I don't like my job, so I could care less if anyone realizes that". Unfortunately, anyone who speaks to an employee at the front desk gets a very abrupt, cocky attitude. In other words, if they were doctors, their bedside manner would be considered unacceptable. It's difficult to address these issues when the staff manager appears to feel overworked and overpaid herself. She may be, they might all be. But the clients shouldn't have to deal with being treated with so little respect. We're all simply trying to do whatever is necessary to make sure our children are well taken care of and fed properly. As far as the waiting area goes, this has to be the only location for several cities. It's always jam packed full of mothers, future mothers, and children. Many of which will likely get on your nerves because the parental guidance reminds me of how you always have to fight your way through parent(s) with 4+ children that are left to do whatever they please. One child attempted to go through my purse, while another yelled in my ear beside me at his sister on the floor. He told her to leave my purse alone while mom stood against the wall (yes, it was that packed) playing on her phone, rolling her eyes while she chewed gum. Lovely, vivid picture that is, isn't it?

The ladies in the post office, were helpful and professionally pleasant. Better costumer service…read morethan the other branch.

Someone tell me what's going on. Mom is moving into a new construction townhome community where…read morethere are cluster mailboxes. The property manager told her to go to the post office for keys and the post office not only said they had no idea what she was talking about and that they couldn't even confirm if the address was active and receiving mail even though she has an email from usps with a change of address request processed.

I recently graduated from this college & it's the best decision I've made! All great experiences…read morefrom all the teachers & staff! Mrs. Mora & Ms. Furbay were my favorite! I was in the medical assistant program & the Dean helped me switch from night time classes to day classes very quickly at my request, it was something that was in my best interest at the time & she was so helpful & would always get back to me! After externship I got hired on at the extern site! My career advisor Yannet is the best! She helped me with getting me ready for graduation along with securing my job from extern! Highly recommend SJVC/CARRINGTON College! If you're even considering enrolling, just do it! I just opened a new chapter in my life in the healthcare industry & I don't regret it!

Do not go here unless you want to waste your money and time. You will not get a job as easy as they…read moresay especially since every one attending the school gets their resumes sent out to same places as yours. You will be paying for a certificate and a training card with no real knowledge as you hardly do any training or book work. It's harder if you work a full time job as well. You are better off getting a degree from community college or just trying to get a job and everything else in your own. I am now in debt and haven't been able to get a reliable electrical job that pays enough to cover these tuition payments/federal loans.