F&M merger approved by shareholders
Farmers and Merchants Bancorp, the holding company for F&M Bank headquartered in Lodi, announced the approval by shareholders for the bank to merge with Bank of Rio Vista. The merger is expected to...
View ArticleStifel opens Modesto branch
Stifel Financial Corporation has opened another Central Valley location in Modesto. The location, at 1539 McHenry Ave., Ste. A, is the 39th Stifel office in California. It will be run by the team of...
View ArticleOak Valley Bank reports Q1 results
Oak Valley Bancorp, the holding company for Oak Valley Community Bank based out of Oakdale and serving several cities throughout the Central Valley, reported its first quarter financial results for...
View ArticleWells Fargo donates nearly $2.5M to Central Valley nonprofits
In 2017, Wells Fargo donated more than $2.4 million to 161 nonprofits from Amador County down to Kern County and all throughout the Central Valley, the company announced. On top of monetary donations,...
View ArticleBAC Community Bank welcomes new VP
Family-owned and locally-managed BAC Community Bank has announced that Michelle Daniel, a banking professional with over 30 years of experience, has joined the bank as vice president/senior...
View ArticleShredding sheds light on identity theft prevention tactics
Identity theft, it seems, is becoming more and more common with the use of online applications. But hardcopy documents are still a go-to for identity thieves. Fresno-based Central Valley Community...
View ArticleF&M to acquire Bank of Rio Vista
Farmers & Merchant Bancorp, the parent company of locally-owned F&M Bank, has reached a signed agreement to acquire the Bank of Rio Vista. The transaction will be finalized once closing...
View ArticleDeputy DA retiring after more than 36 years
San Joaquin County Deputy District Attorney Stephen Taylor is retiring at the end of March after 36 years in public service. STOCKTON—One could say that Stephen Taylor has a head made for numbers. When...
View ArticleOak Valley relocates Turlock branch, supports revitalization
Oak Valley Community Bank’s Turlock location is getting ready for its big move. On April 9, the branch will take up residence at its new place at 241 W. Main St., in Downtown Turlock. “We are excited...
View ArticleBAC economic forecast shows slow, steady growth
John Mitchell, Ph.D., a principal at M&H Economic Consultants, presented the BAC Community Bank 29th Annual Economic Forecast on Feb. 27. STOCKTON—The economy is looking pretty good right now. Is...
View ArticleFirst aid expenses’ effect on workers’ comp
Aldrich If you are a business owner and required to purchase workers’ comp insurance, then you might know a thing or two about experience modifications. If not, it’s important to know the basics...
View ArticleBrookside Country Club embezzler gets four years in prison
STOCKTON — The former controller for Brookside Country Club, who pleaded guilty to embezzlement, was sentenced to four years in prison Tuesday. Charlotte Hendry, 51, stole $615,828.10 from the country...
View ArticleWorkers comp landscape changes in 2017
Aldrich If you missed the quiet passage of legislation changing California’s workers comp law last summer, you were not the only one. The fallout from the Aug. 26 signing of Assembly Bill 2883...
View ArticleBookkeeper faces prison for $277,000 theft
STOCKTON — A San Joaquin County bookkeeper is in jail after pleading guilty to charges related to embezzlement from Zuckerman Farms, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s office....
View ArticleLodi bookkeeper sentenced to prison
STOCKTON — A former Lodi bookkeeper who admitted to embezzling more than $900,000 from her company, 3D Electric Co Inc., was sentenced to more than three years in prison Thursday. Deborah Veronica...
View ArticleHow to share your business’s financial data with your workers
A recent study by the human resources consulting firm, Robert Half International, found that companies are becoming less tight-lipped about their finances, at least with their own staff. Just four...
View ArticleOak Valley Community Bank announces promotions
OAKDALE — Russell Stahl has been promoted to executive vice president, chief information officer of Oak Valley Community Bank, the bank announced Tuesday. The bank also announced the promotions of Kim...
View ArticleBig Savings Insurance acquired
SAN FRANCISCO — Big Savings Insurance Services, which specializes in providing insurance services to Hispanic consumers, has been acquired by Protector Holdings. Big Savings writes auto insurance...
View ArticleBAC Community Bank claims national award for stability, service
From left to right: Paul Haley, Chief Lending Officer; Dana Bockstahler, Chief Operating Officer; Josef Britschgi, Marketing and Product Manager; Bill Trezza, Chief Executive Officer. Photo courtesy...
View ArticleGallup survey claims banks over emphasize digital engagement
STOCKTON — Banks in the United States have spent decades and countless sums of money trying to figure out the correct balance of venues, online, mobile or physical branches customers want. A new...
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