A common thread at two recent philanthropic events in the Tri-Counties was the idea that individuals should get involved personally rather than simply donating money. On Nov. 19, the Association of Fundraising Professionals celebrated community members in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties who have been active in volunteering or organizing support for community institutions. On Read More →
The parent company of Ojai Community Bank has increased its net income 52 percent year to date for the nine months ending Sept. 30, according to OCB Bancorp’s third-quarter report. OCB Bancorp, also the parent company of Santa Barbara Community Bank, Ventura Community Bank and Santa Paula Community Bank, increased its total loans by $48 Read More →
Paso Robles-based Heritage Oaks Bancorp reported $4 million in net income, or 12 cents per share, for the third quarter of 2015. That was up from $3.4 million, or 10 cents per share, recorded in the third quarter of last year. Loans grew 4.8 percent, or $55.2 million, to $1.21 billion in the third quarter Read More →
American Riviera Bank and The Bank of Santa Barbara shareholders approved the banks’ proposed merger, the institutions announced on Oct. 27. The merger is expected to close by January 2016, pending final regulatory approval. The combined companies, which will go by American Riviera Bank, will have branches in downtown Santa Barbara, Montecito and Goleta Read More →
Ontario-based loan provider First Mortgage Corp. is closing its doors, including a branch in Ventura, the company announced on Oct. 26. First Mortgage stopped giving out loans in July, according to the news release. It is in the process of selling off or liquidating its loan and servicing portfolios and its loan origination offices. Its Read More →
Citizens Business Bank will acquire County Commerce Bank in a cash-and-stock deal, shrinking the number of community banks but vastly increasing the region’s lending capital. The proposed merger would strengthen Citizens’ commercial banking presence in Ventura County and fuel its regional expansion. Ontario-based Citizens, which has maintained a strong presence in the San Fernando Valley, Read More →
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