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Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to 13 Central Valley nonprofits.
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to 10 nonprofits along the Central Coast and Southern California.
Bank of the Sierra Helps Small Businesses
May 1, 2020
Utilizing technology, our community bank has helped hundreds of small businesses receive approval for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
April 20, 2020
Porterville, CA – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
April 17, 2020
Porterville, CA – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share.
New or gently used books can be donated at eight Bank of the Sierra branches.
Bank of the Sierra Names Deric Hamilton as VP, Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager for Southern California
February 26, 2020
Porterville, Calif. – Bank of the Sierra recently announced the addition of Deric Hamilton as Vice President, Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager for the Bank’s new Southern California Commercial Real Estate Group.
Bank of the Sierra Names Daniel Eger as VP, Senior Commercial Loan Officer for Northern California
February 26, 2020
Porterville, Calif. – Bank of the Sierra recently announced the addition of Daniel Eger as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer for the Bank’s new Northern California Commercial Real Estate Group.
Bank of the Sierra Names Hamit Utush as VP, Senior Commercial Loan Officer for Northern California
February 26, 2020
Porterville, Calif. – Bank of the Sierra recently announced the addition of Hamit Utush as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer for the Bank’s new Northern California Commercial Real Estate Group.
Bank of the Sierra Announces Deepak Bhakoo as Senior VP, Regional Business Development Manager for Northern California
February 26, 2020
Porterville, Calif. – Bank of the Sierra recently announced the addition of Deepak Bhakoo as Senior Vice President, Regional Business Development Manager for the Bank’s new Northern California Commercial Real Estate Group.
Bank of the Sierra Announces the Addition of Shahla Gholami as Senior VP, Commercial Banking Manager for Southern California
February 26, 2020
Porterville, Calif. – Bank of the Sierra recently announced the addition of Shahla Gholami as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Manager for the Bank’s new Southern California Commercial Real Estate Group.
Bank of the Sierra Announces Bill Nethercott as Senior VP, Regional Business Development Manager for Southern California
February 26, 2020
Porterville, Calif. – Bank of the Sierra recently announced the addition of Bill Nethercott as Senior Vice President, Regional Business Development Manager for the Bank’s new Southern California Commercial Real Estate Group.
Bank of the Sierra Awards $31K in Grants to Central Valley Nonprofits During Fourth Quarter
February 13, 2020
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to 10 Central Valley nonprofits.
Bank of the Sierra Awards Over $30K in Grants to Coastal and Southern California Nonprofits During Fourth Quarter
February 13, 2020
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to seven nonprofits along the Central Coast and Southern California.
Community-centric regional bank launches business development group focused on Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.
Community-centric regional bank launches business development group focused on Northern California and opens Sacramento-area Loan Production Office.
Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
January 21, 2020
Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2019.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
January 17, 2020
Porterville, CA – January 17, 2020 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq:BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share.
Children from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias and ProYouth Attend Fresno State Football Game Thanks to Bank of the Sierra Donation
November 27, 2019
Donation allowed around 100 children to attend Bulldog football game versus Nevada.
Bank of the Sierra Awards $40K in Grants to Central Valley Nonprofits During Third Quarter
November 19, 2019
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to 14 Central Valley nonprofits.
Bank of the Sierra Awards Over $22K in Grants to Coastal and Southern California Nonprofits During Third Quarter
November 19, 2019
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to eight nonprofits along the Central Coast and Southern California.
Bank of the Sierra Announces Brandon Hernandez as Deposit Relationship Officer for Bakersfield and Kern County
November 4, 2019
Bank of the Sierra Announces Brandon Hernandez as Deposit Relationship Officer for Bakersfield and Kern County.
Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
October 21, 2019
Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2019.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
October 18, 2019
Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq:BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share.
PORTERVILLE, CA – Bank of the Sierra announced today that James Franco has been named Commercial Loan Officer for the Bank’s Tulare market. Franco will be responsible for developing and managing commercial loan accounts throughout Tulare.
Bank of the Sierra Awards Over $36K in Grants to Central Valley Nonprofits During Second Quarter
August 15, 2019
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to 15 Central Valley nonprofits.
Bank of the Sierra Awards $27K in Grants to Coastal and Southern California Nonprofits During Second Quarter
August 15, 2019
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to nine nonprofits along the Central Coast and Southern California.
Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
July 22, 2019
Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
July 19, 2019
Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq:BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share.
Bank of the Sierra Announces Scott Laycock as Vice President, Senior Branch Manager for San Luis Obispo County
June 10, 2019
PORTERVILLE, CA – Bank of the Sierra recently named Scott Laycock as VP, Senior Branch Manager for San Luis Obispo County.
Bank of the Sierra Awards Over $46K in Grants to Central Valley Nonprofits During First Quarter
May 30, 2019
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to 12 Central Valley nonprofits.
Bank of the Sierra Awards Over $23K in Grants to Coastal and Southern California Nonprofits During First Quarter
May 30, 2019
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to seven nonprofits along the Central Coast and Southern California.
Velasquez will oversee five branches in Bakersfield and Delano.
Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
April 22, 2019
Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
April 19, 2019
Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq:BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share.
Bank of the Sierra Announces Retirement of John Thomas; Roy Salazar named new Tulare Market President
March 28, 2019
Salazar will oversee the Bank’s two Tulare branches on Tulare and Prosperity avenues.
Macia becomes the first Chief Risk Officer in the Bank’s history.
Bank of the Sierra Awards $34K in Grants to Central Valley Non-Profits During Fourth Quarter
February 25, 2019
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to nine Central Valley non-profits.
Bank of the Sierra Awards $25K in Grants to Non-Profits in Coastal Markets During Fourth Quarter
February 25, 2019
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program awards grants to seven non-profits along the Central Coast.
Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
January 22, 2019
Porterville, CA – January 22, 2019 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2018.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
January 18, 2019
Porterville, CA – January 18, 2019 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq:BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share, which represents an increase of $0.02 per share, or 12.5%, relative to quarterly dividends paid in 2018.
Bank of the Sierra Awards Over $36K in Grants to Central Valley Non-Profits during Third Quarter
November 26, 2018
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to 11 Central Valley non-profits.
Bank of the Sierra Awards $18K in Grants to Non-Profits in Coastal Markets during Third Quarter
November 21, 2018
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program awards grants to seven non-profits along the Central and Southern Coast.
Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
October 22, 2018
Porterville, CA – October 22, 2018 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
October 19, 2018
Porterville, CA – October 19, 2018 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq:BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share.
New Bank of the Sierra branch is now open on Palm Avenue in Fresno
September 10, 2018
Fresno, CA – Bank of the Sierra is happy to announce that its newest full-service branch in Fresno is now open. The bank now has a total of 40 branches throughout California, including 28 branches in Central California and seven in Fresno County.
Bank of the Sierra Awards $36K in Grants to Central Valley Non-Profits during Second Quarter
August 29, 2018
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to 10 Central Valley non-profits
Bank of the Sierra Awards over $26K in Grants to Non-Profits in Coastal Markets during Second Quarter
August 29, 2018
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Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
July 23, 2018
Porterville, CA – July 23, 2018 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2018.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
July 20, 2018
Porterville, CA – July 20, 2018 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq:BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share.
Bank of the Sierra Awards over $19K to Non-Profits in Coastal Markets during First Quarter
May 21, 2018
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program awards grants to eight worthy non-profits along the Central and Southern Coast
Porterville, CA – Bank of the Sierra announced today, the completion of its acquisition of the Lompoc Division of Community Bank of Santa Maria on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to 19 Central Valley non-profits
Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
April 23, 2018
Porterville, CA – April 23, 2018 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
April 20, 2018
Porterville, CA – April 20, 2018 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq:BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share.
Bank of the Sierra Announces Ryan E. Jennings as VP, Senior Commercial Loan Officer for Visalia
March 23, 2018
PORTERVILLE, CA – Bank of the Sierra recently announced Ryan E. Jennings as VP, Senior Commercial Loan Officer for the bank’s Visalia branch, located at 128 E. Main Street. Jennings will be responsible for developing and managing loan accounts.
Bank of the Sierra Awards $50K in Grants during Fourth Quarter
January 29, 2018
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program funds 15 worthy non-profits throughout its footprint
Sierra Bancorp Announces Agreement to Acquire Lompoc Branch from Community Bank of Santa Maria
January 23, 2018
Porterville, CA – Bank of the Sierra, the banking subsidiary of Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR), announced that it has entered into an agreement with Community Bank of Santa Maria, the banking subsidiary of Community Bancorp of Santa Maria (OTCQX:CYSM), to acquire an estimated $35 million in deposits and certain assets of a branch of Community Bank of Santa Maria located in Lompoc, California. Bank of the Sierra’s purchase is scheduled for completion Spring 2018, pending regulatory approval.
Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
January 22, 2018
Porterville, CA – January 22, 2018 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2017.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
January 19, 2018
Porterville, CA – January 19, 2018 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq:BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share, which represents an increase of $0.02 per share, or 14%, relative to quarterly dividends paid in 2017.
Bank of the Sierra Awards $7K in Grants to Central Coast Non-Profits
November 9, 2017
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funds totaling $7,000 to non-profit organizations on the Central Coast in the third quarter.
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding for 15 non-profit organizations making a difference in the South Central Valley.
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding to Ventura College Foundation during the third quarter.
Bank of the Sierra Awards over $6K in Grants to So Cal Market
November 9, 2017
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides over $6K in grants to three local non-profit organizations.
Bank of the Sierra Completes Acquisition of Woodlake Branch
November 6, 2017
Porterville, CA – Bank of the Sierra announced today, the completion of its acquisition of the Woodlake Branch of Citizens Business Bank on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
October 23, 2017
Porterville, CA – October 23, 2017 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
October 20, 2017
Porterville, CA – October 20, 2017 – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq:BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share.
Mike Orman Announced as Bank of the Sierra’s Newest Market President
October 13, 2017
PORTERVILLE, CA – Bank of the Sierra is pleased to announce Mike Orman as the newest Market President of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles Counties.
Porterville, CA – Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR), the holding company of Bank of the Sierra, announced today the completion of its acquisition of OCB Bancorp (OTC:OJCB), the parent of Ojai Community Bank, headquartered in Ventura County, through the merger of OCB Bancorp with and into Sierra Bancorp.
Sierra Bancorp Receives Shareholder Approval for OCB Bancorp Acquisition
September 22, 2017
Porterville, CA – Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR), the holding company of Bank of the Sierra and OCB Bancorp (OTC: OJCB), the parent company of Ojai Community Bank, announced today that all necessary approvals were received for the acquisition of OCB Bancorp, following the OCB Bancorp shareholder vote on September 21, 2017.
Bank of the Sierra’s Pismo Beach Branch Now Open
September 18, 2017
Porterville, CA – Bank of the Sierra is excited to announce that its full-service branch in Pismo Beach, CA is now open. This is the bank’s fifth addition to San Luis Obispo County’s footprint.
PORTERVILLE, CA – Bank of the Sierra recently named Robert C, Martinez as VP, Branch Manager for the City of Lindsay.
Bank of the Sierra Awards $45K in Grants for 2nd Quarter
August 10, 2017
Community bank’s Sierra Grant Program provides funding for 16 non-profit organizations in the South Central Valley, So Cal and the Central Coast.
Sierra Bancorp Reports Earnings
July 24, 2017
Porterville, CA – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2017.
Sierra Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
July 21, 2017
Porterville, CA – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq:BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share.
Bank of the Sierra Announces Agreement to Acquire Woodlake Branch from Citizens Business Bank
July 5, 2017
PORTERVILLE, CA — Bank of the Sierra, the banking subsidiary of Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ: BSRR), announced that it has entered into an agreement with Citizens Business Bank, the banking subsidiary of CVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CVBF), to acquire the deposits and certain assets of a branch of Citizens Business Bank located in Woodlake, California. Pending regulatory approval, Sierra’s purchase is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Bank of the Sierra Announces New Branch in Fresno, CA
June 22, 2017
The branch will be conveniently located at 7391 N. Palm Avenue, three blocks north of Herndon Avenue. The bank anticipates the new branch will open for business in late 2017. The addition of this new location will enhance the bank’s footprint in Fresno County.
Bank of the Sierra Announces Kelli Blackburn as Market President for San Luis Obispo Area
June 15, 2017
Bank of the Sierra recently named Kelli Blackburn as Market President for the San Luis Obispo area. Kelli, who was previously VP, SBA Loan Officer at the Bank’s San Luis Obispo office, will oversee the operations of five branch locations along the Central Coast.
04/21/2017 SIERRA BANCORP DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
April 24, 2017
Sierra Bancorp announces its quarterly cash dividend for Q1 2017.
04/24/2017 – SIERRA BANCORP REPORTS EARNINGS
April 24, 2017
Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017.
Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ: BSRR), the holding company of Bank of the Sierra, and OCB Bancorp (OTC: OJCB) parent company of Ojai Community Bank, announced the signing of a definitive agreement whereby BSRR will acquire OJCB. The combination solidifies Sierra Bancorp’s deposit market share in Ventura County and provides an entrée into Santa Barbara County.
BAKERSFIELD, CA—On March 20, 2017, Bank of the Sierra was pleased to open its 4th location in Bakersfield, and 34th location overall.
PASO ROBLES, CA—Bank of the Sierra today announced it has completed the relocation of its Paso Robles branch from 2138 Spring Street to an improved location at 1207 Spring Street.
01/23/2017 SIERRA BANCORP REPORTS EARNINGS
January 23, 2017
Sierra Bancorp, parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2016.
01/20/2017 SIERRA BANCORP DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
January 20, 2017
Sierra Bancorp announces its quarterly cash dividend for Q4 2016.
