
Regional banks reshape the tri-county landscape
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- Banking & Finance Topic
- Jorge Mercado Author
By Jorge Mercado Monday, May 5th, 2025

Community West Bank in Santa Barbara. (courtesy photo) It has been two years since the fallout of Silicon Valley Bank, and in that time, the banking landscape has completely changed, with many regional banks being much more aggressive in 2025, including plans to set up a presence here on the Central Coast. Banks like First…