Libraries Welcome Electric Vehicles

Libraries Welcome Electric Vehicles

Green living Stanislaus County residents in Oakdale and Modesto who drive electric vehicles now have the convenience of two new charging stations...

Green living Stanislaus County residents in Oakdale and Modesto who drive electric vehicles now have the convenience of two new charging stations made available for use last weekend. The stations were recently installed at the Downtown Modesto and Oakdale libraries.

In 2016 County officials became aware of the fact that there were very few charging stations in our county and most of them were located at car dealerships instead of public spaces. With approval from the Board of Supervisors, and grant funding, the process of installing the stations began. The stations were opened for use this week. Modesto library on I street is the only charging station currently available in Downtown Modesto according to the PlugShare app which locates and maps electric vehicle charging stations. Each site has one charging station which holds two ports (each port can charge one car at a time).

Library staff is eager to see the stations used. “The charging stations will promote clean air technology, and the use of low or zero emission vehicles enhances the library's digital presence, which may attract a new group of people to the library,” said Library Director Diane McDonnell.

Both locations use Level 2 (240V) dual plug (J-1772) charging stations. To use the stations, electric vehicle drivers need a ChargePoint card or the ChargePoint app. A Level 2 voltage charge provides about twice the charging power of the average Level 1 home charger.

The total cost of the project was $38,000 including installation. The project expense was shared by the County Library and General Services Agency Fleet Services Division, the Oakdale Tourism and Visitors Bureau and a grant from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. There will be no fee for the use of any County charging station in the first year of operation. However, there is a 4hr charging limit per customer.

The Modesto Library station is open M-Th 8:30am - 8pm, Friday & Saturday 8:30am - 5pm, and closed on Sundays. The Oakdale Library station is open Monday & Wednesday 10am - 6pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 8pm, Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm, and closed on Sundays.

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Pet of The Week

Pet of the Week

Mamas, an 11 month old Bull Terrier/Foxhound mix who is the absolute sweetest girl. She enjoys time with her human laying on the couch while they watch their favorite show and she loves going on walks to see the neighborhood. This girl will be your best friend and is just waiting for someone to come in and adopt her.

We have so many wonderful pets at the Adoption Center @ 3647 Cornucopia Way Modesto.  We're open Monday & Tuesday 10am - 6pm, Wednesday 1pm -6pm, Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm, and Saturday 12pm - 5pm. Closed Sundays and Holidays. You can also look online at other Available Dogs and Available Cats. All of our adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped.

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Volunteers Needed for the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time Count

We are seeking volunteers to assist with the annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count the morning of Thursday, January 29th. Volunteers must be 18 or older and have a smartphone to conduct surveys of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. The deadline to register and complete the required 30-minute training is January 18, 2026.


Click Here to Register | Click Here to Complete Training


The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is a one-day, unduplicated count of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This data helps define the scope of homelessness in our community and informs policy and funding decisions. Learn more about what volunteers can expecthere.


Visit www.CSOCstan.com to view past PIT Count reports and learn more about the Stanislaus Community System of Care.

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Volunteers Needed for 2023 Homeless Point-In-Time Count

The PIT Count is an unduplicated count of all people in Stanislaus County experiencing homelessness. It provides a "snapshot" of what homelessness looks like on a single day of the year.

Let’s make everyone count!

The Stanislaus Community System of Care (CSOC) needs volunteers to conduct the 2023 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.

The PIT Count is an unduplicated count of all people in Stanislaus County experiencing homelessness. It provides a "snapshot" of what homelessness looks like on a single day of the year.

The Count is scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2023. The deadline to register is January 6, 2023.

The Count is mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to estimate the number of Americans without safe and stable housing. It’s a requirement to receive federal funds to reduce homelessness.

Volunteers will work alongside the County’s Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team as they fan out across the Stanislaus County. They’ll engage with local homeless individuals and their families to complete surveys and help distribute care packages.

The registration process is easy. You can register online at https://stanislaus.pointintime.info/. You'll be required to choose a training session and select the city where you’d like to work.

Other options to register: By phone (209) 558-2961 or e-mail CSOC at csoc@stancounty.com. You can also scan this QR code from the camera app in your smart phone.

The 2023 Homeless PIT Count is organized by the Stanislaus Community System of Care (CSOC) which includes local governments, non-profits, and homeless providers.

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Free Accessory Dwelling Building Plans for Residents

Pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) building plans that are going to be available, free of charge, for property owners living in any of the partner jurisdictions.

In partnership with the cities of Ceres, Modesto, Oakdale, Riverbank, Turlock, and Waterford, Stanislaus County has contracted with TPH Architects to develop complete, pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) building plans that are going to be available, free of charge, for property owners living in any of the partner jurisdictions; this is to help streamline the permitting process and reduce the costs for property owners to add ADUs to their properties.

Senate Bill (SB) 2, signed by Governor Brown in 2017 was aimed at addressing the state’s housing shortage and high housing costs. The legislation directed that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), use 50 percent of the revenue in the first year to establish the Planning Grants Program (PGP). The PGP program was not competitive and all localities that met the eligibility requirements were funded.

All the cities decided to utilize a portion of their PGP grant funding to partner with Stanislaus County to go out for a request for proposal to contract with an architect to develop the ADU plans that are now being made available free of charge to residents.

ADUs are an accessory beyond traditional construction in California homes providing a solution for additional housing needs for families. ADUs, also referred to as in-law units, are being built to address the lack of housing that meets people’s needs for affordability and proximity to job rich environments.

ADUs tend to be significantly less expensive to build than new detached single-family homes because they are not being built on new land and can provide as much living space as apartments and/or condominiums. These free plans have been designed to provide adaptability in meeting typical lot sizes and configurations found throughout Stanislaus County. There are seven different options in a variety of sizes and exterior finishes creating a desirable living space for those who would seek to occupy an ADU.

To take advantage of this opportunity, we encourage property owners should contact a representative in their jurisdiction of residency to obtain the pre-checked building plans, free of charge, and to get more information about the process of constructing an ADU on their property.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUS) - Planning & Community Development - Stanislaus County (stancounty.com)

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