Sierra Bank reports strong end to the year
Sierra Bancorp, the parent company of Bank of the Sierra, announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2024 on Jan. 27, noting that consolidated net income was $10.4 million for the quarter, up from $6.3 million in the same quarter a year ago. This means diluted earnings per share of 72 cents per share Read More →
AgWest distributes $414M in dividends
AgWest Farm Credit, an agricultural lending cooperative serving agricultural producers with multiple locations on the Central Coast, distributed $414 million in cash patronage dividends to its customer members. Announced Feb. 5, these dividends, which amount to 1.25% of customers’ eligible average daily loan balances in 2024, will help reduce borrowing costs for eligible farmers, ranchers, Read More →
Accounting firm opens newest location in Oxnard
Brinkman and Company, AAC, an accountancy firm focused on providing expert tax planning, preparation and other accounting services for individuals, families and more has opened a new office in Oxnard. Located at 300 E Esplanade Drive, Ste. 1680, the office is the firm’s second location in Ventura County. Another office is located at 302 N. Read More →
Marcus & Millichap delivers best quarterly revenue in two years
Marcus & Millichap, a national real estate services firm based in Calabasas but with several operations along the Central Coast, reported its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Feb. 14. For the quarter ended Dec. 28, Marcus & Millichap reported total revenue of $240.1 million, up from $166.2 million in the same Read More →

Doctors prescribe health tips during ‘quad-demic’ season

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Guest commentary: A major development for the futures of children fighting cancer
By Frank & Calli Kalman Among the most devastating consequences of childhood cancer is the loss of future fertility. If they survive, the high levels of chemotherapy needed to save young lives often make it impossible for survivors to have children of their own. As parents of a child who has been fighting cancer for Read More →

Camarillo firm sues global tool maker
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