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.

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

Amazing staff, very helpful and attentive to all who walk through the door, they are are constantly…read morepromoting fun activities and programs for all ages. Definitely one of my favorite libraries in N. California

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.

I love this place! The staff is so sweet every experience going feels so warm and extra welcoming,…read morethey are alway such helpful ladies!they make me want to keep going back and I do lol! prices are amazing! I love the credit system 50% used books, so helpful! I don't leave this place without 5 books in my stack! My only thing is I wish they were open a tad bit later on weekdays): hopefully in the future?

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

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.

Came here this morning not knowing they require appointments now,but Shannon and Ms. Lopez were so…read morenice and sweet and very helpful!! I was able to get done what I needed to and I just want to Thank Shannon and Ms. Lopez for helping me! Thank you both again, I really appreciate it!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 stars bc I loved it here when Ms Christy & Ms Sheila were the teachers best ladies ever! Things…read moretook a weird turn when they sadly got rid of Ms Sheila :( The next mods weren't the same without her but I was so happy to have Ms Christy! These two ladies were the best MA teachers, HANDS DOWN! not sure why they replaced Ms Sheila, such a disappointment. Honestly, a lot of weird tension when Ms F took over, the students she had were always so rude in our class & were always gossiping & spreading rumors & acting like they were in middle school. Her class was so unprofessional. Sucks because all the classes got along so well before. Not sure if it was her influence or if she was just unlucky to have those students because they were too much. The counselors were amazing too! Overall, I loved it here. Just my last mods were filled with unprofessional, gossipy students & then the replacement of Ms Sheila left a sour taste in my mouth.

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!