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Banking & Finance

26 Jun

Keller Williams duo hosts session on real estate planning and retirement tools

published on June 26, 2025 - 10:31 AM

Real estate planning can often be overlooked until a crisis hits, but one Fresno-based team is urging families to get

20 Jun

BLOG – Summer real estate outlook: Market shifts toward buyers as inventory rises

published on June 20, 2025 - 2:00 PM

We are at the official start of summer and the “hot” time of year for home buying and selling. Many

19 Jun

Community West Bank secures $500K for supportive housing in Fresno County

published on June 19, 2025 - 2:40 PM

Community West Bank announced Thursday that it helped secure a $500,000 grant for the Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono

18 Jun

Tri Counties Bank tweaks biz, commercial management teams

published on June 18, 2025 - 2:32 PM

As Tri Counties Bank approaches $10 billion in total assets, the Chico-based company is introducing a new segmentation strategy within

14 May

Community banks report positive first quarter marked with uncertainty

published on May 14, 2025 - 2:17 PM

With 2025 approaching its halfway point, local community banks have released their first-quarter earnings reports for 2025. Rising net interest

02 May

Fresno becomes national hub for SBA 7(a) loan servicing requests

published on May 2, 2025 - 2:48 PM

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is streamlining the national servicing operations for its 7(a) loan program by centralizing intake

02 May

Caesar’s Palace owner commits $725M for Madera casino construction

published on - 1:49 PM

The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians announced this week a new $725 million financing partner for construction of a

29 Apr

Valley auto dealer appointed vice chairman of United Security Bank

published on April 29, 2025 - 2:59 PM

United Security Bancshares, the parent company of Fresno-based United Security Bank, announced the appointment of auto dealer Jay Gill as

22 Apr

BLOG: Should breaking news alter your investment strategy?

published on April 22, 2025 - 2:03 PM

More than ever before, investors are inundated with news alerts and headlines on market-moving events. The 24/7 news cycle, social

16 Apr

FFB Bank anticipates hit to merchant services, but will follow FDIC path

published on April 16, 2025 - 3:10 PM

On Jan. 25, Fresno-based FFB Bank entered into an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) over practices of

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

Posted: March 4, 2026 at 7:08 am

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The
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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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