Stanislaus County supervisors approved a final budget Tuesday and also heard a detailed update on funding shortfalls that threaten the low-barrier homeless shelter in Modesto.
The county is weighing options to keep the 182-bed facility open.
County Chief Executive Officer Jody Hayes said Monday that the county believes it can resolve the funding gap this fiscal year so the shelter remains open through June. But there are concerns about funding what’s officially called the Access Center Emergency Shelter (ACES) in the 2026-27 budget year, which begins July 1…