Columbia Bank EVP describes plans for Central Coast region
It has been seven months since Pacific Premier Bank’s merger with Columbia Bank closed and in that time, the financial institution has set its sights on the impact it wants to have on the Central Coast. Closed on Sept. 2, the new Columbia Bank houses approximately $70 billion in assets with approximately $50 billion in Read More →

Turn Therapeutics secures $25M in financing
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Avocado pricing hurts Mission Produce sales, stock
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Community West Bank receives regulatory approval for merger
Community West Bancshares, the parent company of Community West Bank, announced March 16 that the required regulatory approvals for its merger with United Security Bank from federal and state entities have been granted, paving the way for the deal to go through. The deal, first announced in December, is expected to close by the second Read More →
Dos Pueblos students highlight importance of financial literacy
Debt among young adults is reaching critical levels. From student loans to debt from credit cards and buy now, pay later plans, young adults are facing a real issue, as a Bloomberg report from 2025 cited that the Federal Reserve found that Americans aged 18 to 29 are now carrying an astounding $1.12 trillion. As Read More →








