Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties among the most generous donors
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Citizens Business Bank announces $811M deal
The pace of California bank merger announcements picked up in December with CVB Financial Corp., parent of Citizens Business Bank announcing an $811 million del to acquire the parent of Heritage Bank of Commerce. The all stock merger will result in a bank with roughly $22 billion in assets; prior to the merger Citizens had about Read More →
Mission Produce announces C-suite changes for 2026
Oxnard-based Mission Produce announced some succession planning in the works for 2026, as CEO and Co-Founder Steve Barnard announced he will transition to the executive chairman role in April 2026. Succeeding him in April will be current President and COO John Pawlowski. As executive chairman, Barnard will chair the board and provide strategic oversight, working closely Read More →
Community West Bank acquires United Security Bank
Community West Bancshares will substantially grow its footprint in the Central Valley with the acquisition of United Security Bank in an all-stock transaction. The combined bank will operate under the Community West name, and assets will total around $5 billion, according to a statement announcing the merger on Dec. 17. Both bank boards have approved Read More →
Guest commentary: Peter Drucker, artificial intelligence, and the future of management
By Gerhard Apfelthaler Twenty years ago last month, Peter Drucker, still one of the most respected authorities on the practice of management, passed away. He would have also celebrated his 116th birthday. While it was too soon for him to witness the rise of artificial intelligence, he did anticipate the age of artificial intelligence long Read More →
Guest commentary: How to make the season work for you and avoid holiday stress
By Faith Freed It’s that time of year again. Just when you’ve done your best to meet expectations on Thanksgiving, here come Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s. The rush of festivities, shopping, and social obligations can feel more like an endurance test than a celebration. The question is how to shift from resisting the onslaught Read More →
805 Tech: A look back at a great year for Central Coast tech
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