UMB Bank names new market president for California
UMB Bank, a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation, announced Allan Cellini as market president for California on Oct. 13. Since joining UMB, Cellini has played a pivotal leadership role in growing the bank’s presence in the Central Valley, according to the press release. Prior to joining UMB, Cellini served as managing director for BMO and Read More →
Rona inks deal worth up to $1.16B to license obesity drug
Rona Therapeutics, a world-leading RNAi therapeutics company dedicated to addressing cardiometabolic, obesity and degenerative diseases with a next-generation RNA technology platform, announced it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement worth up to $1.16 billion with Roche for its investigational obesity drug candidate. Rona is based in Shanghai, China, but maintains a U.S. headquarters Read More →

Emergency prep 2026: How to remain protected against El Niño
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Report highlights Central Coast as aerospace hub
A new report makes the case that with 7,000 companies employing some 80,000 workers, the region should be recognized as major hub for aerospace and autonomous systems. Called “The Central Coast: Built to Prove What’s Next,” the report catalogues a number of familiar assets, and some new initiatives. The report was released by a group Read More →
Street smarts: Community Bank of Santa Maria announces donation
Janet Silveria, president and CEO of Community Bank of Santa Maria, announced the next winner of the bank’s pledge to donate $25,000 to local nonprofit organizations in honor of its 25th anniversary. Oasis, a senior center in Orcutt, was selected through a random draw from the nominations received from bank customers and will receive a Read More →

Good works: Day of Hope raises over $600K to advance local cancer care
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CRE: The Paskin Group purchases 81-unit townhome
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