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

horrendous facility with even more horrendous staff. security guard lady with an absolutely ugly…read moreattitude , staff at the window lack of knowledge. only two staff members working. just overall terrible. and did not receive the help needed.

Terrible service. You get a number and if you don't answer your skipped over and have to start all…read moreover again their security people act like they know it all but say they can't answer.

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.

I'm currently in Module 2 of the LVN program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts and I truly have…read morehad such a positive experience so far. The staff and instructors genuinely care about their students and want to see us succeed. Mr. Bennie has been incredibly helpful throughout the program. He is very professional, always answers questions, and takes the time to guide students through any challenges. No matter what comes up, he always finds a way to help us out and make sure we stay on track. Ms. Brenda is truly an angel on earth. She is compassionate, supportive, and always encourages us when things get stressful. Her kindness makes such a difference during nursing school. Ms. Paula is an amazing teacher who explains concepts clearly and helps students feel confident in the material. She pushes us to do our best while still being supportive and understanding. Ms. Antoinette is the most patient and kind clinical instructor. She takes her time teaching us in clinicals and makes sure we feel comfortable learning hands-on skills. She creates such a positive learning environment and truly cares about her students. All of them have guided me, supported me, and helped me find the resources I need to continue growing in this program. Nursing school is not easy, but having instructors and staff like this makes all the difference. I can't wait to finish the program and continue my journey in nursing!

Please read before enrolling. I have just graduated from this LVN program, and I can honestly say…read morethat throughout the entire 12 months, the program was extremely unorganized. Module 1 was by far the most difficult not because of the material itself, but due to poorly prepared instructors who did not seem knowledgeable about what they were teaching, along with administration that relied heavily on fear and intimidation rather than support. Module 2 continued with the same issues. When I reached out for help regarding a class concern, I contacted Mr. Baca, the VN coordinator, and received a very cold, dismissive response. There was no compassion, no guidance, and his demeanor was unprofessional, rude, and insincere. This lack of support was consistent throughout the program. Module 3 was overall the easiest academically; however, the Med-Surg 2 instructor was frequently absent and displayed petty behavior, which further reflected the program's lack of structure and accountability. Module 4 was the one exception. Dawn, the OB instructor, was exceptional--she is one of the most passionate and dedicated nurses I have ever met. Ms. Charmaine, the instructor thats a NICU nurse was also outstanding and truly amazing. These two instructors were the highlight of the program and the only ones who genuinely cared about student learning and success. Along with Jay the clinical instructor, he holds a lot of passion for what he does. I did pass the exit exam and have completed the program. I would only recommend this school to individuals who are 100% committed to becoming a nurse, highly resilient, and capable of navigating a program with minimal support. Unfortunately, there is little to no help from instructors or management. Ms.Tu although i did not speak to her much she was always professional and helpful when i did contact her. Overall, this program lacks organization, professionalism, and adequate student support.

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.

This is my favorite post office ever. The employees are always so nice :) There's a lady who…read moreusually helps me and she's so so kind and helpful. My latest time, I was shipping something to France & Sheldon helped me and made me feel so welcomed.

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.