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Banking & Finance

06 Oct

EECU announces shutdown assistance for members

published on October 6, 2025 - 2:51 PM

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced Monday a special financial assistance package for members who are impacted by the federal

03 Oct

Golden 1 opens first Central Valley financial resource center in Madera

published on October 3, 2025 - 3:03 PM

Golden 1 Credit Union launched its newest Branch and Financial Resource Center in Madera — the first in the Central

29 Sep

EECU celebrates top Madera County educators

five women standing side by side, posing for a photo

published on September 29, 2025 - 1:26 PM

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools celebrated the county’s top school employee, administrator and

24 Sep

Local Q2 bank earnings prove a mixed bag

published on September 24, 2025 - 2:49 PM

In their latest earnings report for the second quarter of 2025, area community banks reported mixed results. The locally based

11 Sep

Fresno entrepreneur tackles payroll pitfalls for California eateries

published on September 11, 2025 - 3:26 PM

Between dealing with supplier issues, busy dining rooms and a stream of online orders, payroll issues can often be at

09 Sep

Portfolio Advisors reaches 35-year milestone, staying rooted in the Valley

published on September 9, 2025 - 2:40 PM

A Central Valley financial advisory firm is celebrating over 30 decades in business this month. Founded by certified financial planner

08 Sep

Marking nearly 100 years of growth, EECU surpasses $5B in assets

published on September 8, 2025 - 2:58 PM

One of the Central Valley’s most popular credit unions, Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU), has reached a significant milestone –

08 Sep

Tri Counties Bank marks 50 years of growth with focus on technology and personal service

published on - 1:39 PM

This March, Tri Counties Bank celebrated its 50th anniversary, and over the past decade has seen major growth across the

22 Aug

Valley Strong Credit Union recognized as second 2025 Outstanding Business honoree

published on August 22, 2025 - 10:47 AM

The Porterville City Council has recognized Valley Strong Credit Union as a 2025 Outstanding Business, joining Integrated Technology Solutions as

19 Aug

Credit union’s $1M gift to kickstart Hanford cardiac cath lab

published on August 19, 2025 - 4:30 PM

Valley Strong Credit Union and Adventist Health Hanford joined forces Monday to celebrate a $1 million donation to fuel expansion

BLOG: California’s new governor must hold down clean energy costs, drive innovation

Posted: March 4, 2026 at 7:08 am

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BLOG: From a farmer who’s been there — immigration reform can’t wait

Posted: March 2, 2026 at 4:45 pm

Dear President Trump and Congress, This has gotta stop. It
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