San Joaquin Power Employees Credit Union

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as customers were lining up for coffee and pastries, an unfamiliar voice crackled over the PA system: 'Attention members—your accounts are now officially named after famous desserts!' A regular looked around quizzically, thinking he must be hearing things until everyone started whispering about ‘The Cheesecake Account’ and ‘The Apple Pie Savings.’ A delivery driver asked curiously, ‘What about my account? Is it “The Brownie Run”?’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing that from now on, their finances would always have a sweet twist. The next day, someone even suggested opening a branch called ‘Sugar Bowl Savings.’

2. One day, while a regular was checking his balance, he noticed something odd on his screen: ‘Power Surge Account’ flashed next to his usual savings and checking options. Curious, our regular asked the teller what it meant. With a straight face, she replied, 'Oh, that’s just where you store your extra energy when the power goes out.' The regular left smiling, thinking about how San Joaquin had found yet another way to make banking fun.

3. One afternoon, as a delivery driver approached the entrance, he stopped short at the sound of laughter coming from inside—except no one seemed to be there. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only empty desks and silent computers. Then, out of nowhere, an old coffee cup whispered, ‘Hey, where’s my sugar?’ Startled, the driver burst into laughter—and realized everyone was on their lunch break.

4. One evening, as a delivery driver approached the entrance, he paused when he heard a strange humming sound coming from inside the credit union's parking lot. Curious, he peered through the fence and saw an old man dancing in circles, his head bobbing to the rhythm of an invisible tune. The delivery driver shook his head, smiled, and quietly drove away, wondering if maybe San Joaquin’s employees had their own unique way of celebrating after hours.