Stanislaus County

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: ROAD CLOSURE 🚧

Hills Ferry Road and River Road will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, June 3, from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a special event.

Detour route: From the south, travelers can head north on Hills Ferry Road, then take River Road north to Hogin Road, continuing to August Road to reconnect. From the north, reverse the route.

For the latest information regarding the closure, visit hillsferrybridge.com

Today is Election Day in California.

Polls and Vote Centers across Stanislaus County are open until 8:00 p.m. If you haven't voted yet, there's still time to make your vote count.
Vote Centers offer in-person voting, same-day voter registration, accessible voting equipment, language assistance, and ballot drop-off services.
Find your nearest Vote Center, ballot drop box, and additional election information at www.StanVote.gov.
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Curbside ballot drop-off has returned to its familiar location in front of the Gallo Center at 1000 "I" St. in Modesto.

On Election Day tomorrow, voters can drive up and hand their completed ballot to election workers for deposit into the official, secure ballot drop box from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., without leaving their vehicle.

For additional voting locations and election information, visit www.StanVote.gov.

Stay informed and connected with your County government. The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow, June 2, at 9:00 a.m.

📍1010 10th Street Modesto, CA

📄 View the meeting agenda:https://www.stancounty.com/bos/agenda/currentagenda.pdf

✏️ Submit any written comments to [email protected] by 4 PM today

🎥 Stream the meeting live at https://www.youtube.com/

All Stanislaus County Vote Centers are now open!

Vote Centers are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through June 1. On Election Day, June 2, all Vote Centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Visit a Vote Center to:
• Cast your ballot in person
• Register to vote or update your voter registration
• Use a ballot marking device
• Receive voting assistance, including language and accessibility support

Vote early to avoid lines on Election Day.

For a complete list of Vote Center and ballot drop box locations, visit www.StanVote.gov

⚠️ CONSUMER ALERT ⚠️

Anyone who purchased grape plants from Costco between April 21 and May 21, 2026, is being asked to contact the Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office as soon as possible.

Agricultural officials are concerned the plants may carry the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS), an invasive insect capable of spreading Pierce’s disease, a bacterial infection that is often fatal to grapevines.

If you purchased a grape plant from Costco during this timeframe:

• Contact the Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office at (209) 525-4730 or [email protected] to report your plant and receive inspection instructions.
• Keep the plant isolated in its original pot or container.
• Do not plant, transport, relocate, or attempt to return the plant.
• Do not place the plant in the trash or compost bin.

Costco is directly notifying customers who purchased the affected grape plants and offering refunds.

Read the full press release for additional information:https://www.stancounty.com/news-room/news-releases/news-2026/20260526_CostcoGrapePlantsFinal.pdf

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The Patterson Library Vote Center, located at 46 N. Salado Ave., will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Patterson Apricot Fiesta this weekend. Voters may access the Library or Post Office parking lots via N. El Circulo Ave., as indicated on the map.

At Stanislaus County Vote Centers, voters can:
• Vote in person
• Register to vote or update their voter registration
• Use a ballot marking device
• Receive voting assistance, including language and accessibility support

For a full list of countywide ballot drop box and Vote Center locations, visit:https://www.stanvote.com/pdf/voting-locations.pdf

We celebrated lifetimes of achievement at last week's Board Meeting, where we recognized our 2026 Stanislaus County Outstanding Senior Citizens of the Year for Older Americans Month.

There was standing room only in our Board Chambers as the following residents from each of our districts were honored for their invaluable contributions to our community:

District 1: Don Riise and Winnie Mullins
District 2: Martin and Nancy Qualle
District 3: Carol Wagner
District 4: Nancy Cook
District 5: Shirley Rogers and Guadalupe Villegas

Hear their stories here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/hvUbMA6iYNA?si=hEc8z2HHuIwjRP7J&t=262

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: ROAD CLOSURE 🚧

Tim Bell Road at the Dry Creek Bridge in Waterford will be fully closed 24/7 from May 26 through June 12, 2026, for bridge demolition and roadway excavation work.

📍 Closure Area: Tim Bell Road between Hazeldean Road and Claribel Road
🚗 Detours will be in place
⏱️ Expect delays
🚑 Emergency vehicles will have access

Please plan ahead and use alternate routes when traveling through the area.

For more information, please contact:
Juan Zermeno - (209)-239-6229
Vincent Vincent - (650)-864-2057

This year’s National Public Works Week theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” reflects the dedication of our Public Works team and the essential role they play in helping us build community every day.

From maintaining roads and critical infrastructure, to helping ensure the safe flow of traffic for motorists, pedestrians, and crews alike. Public Works employees support the safety, mobility, and connectivity of Stanislaus County. Their teams also respond around the clock to storms, flooding, and other roadway hazards to help keep the public safe and moving.

Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the outstanding professionals of our Public Works Department for their continued dedication, service, and commitment to the people they serve.