Ventech talk highlights the business of psychedelics
A 2023 study conducted by KFF/CNN found that nearly 4 in 10 adults reported symptoms of depression or anxiety, with the same report finding that 90% of the public believes there is a mental health crisis in the U.S. But despite an increase in those being diagnosed with some form of mental health issue, treatments Read More →
Bank of the Sierra reports higher net income in Q3
Sierra Bancorp, the parent company of Bank of the Sierra, announced its results for the third quarter of 2024 on Oct. 21, noting that consolidated net income was at $10.6 million for the quarter, up from $9.8 million in the same quarter a year ago. Bank of the Sierra is headquartered in Porterville but has Read More →
Tri-county unemployment finally slows down upward trend
After three consecutive months of rising unemployment along the Central Coast, each of the tri-counties finally slowed that trend down in September according to the latest data from the California Employment Development Department. Released Oct. 18, the unemployment rate of the tri-counties was at 4.3% in September, down from an unemployment rate of 4.73% in August and Read More →
Cancer Support Community highlights the power of coming together
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