Southern California

First Pacific Bancorp reports Q1 2026 earnings with $490M assets, up 7.4% YoY. Net income rises to $453K as deposits and loans expand.

Five Star Bancorp expands Southern California operations, hiring five senior banking executives to drive middle-market commercial lending growth in the region.

SoCalGas avoided $120M in costs during Winter Storm Fern using stored natural gas purchased at $3/decatherm instead of $30 market prices.

Endeavor Bancorp ($EDVR) to present at Banking Virtual Investor Conference March 26, 2026, following $10M capital raise and Q4 net income of $1.7M.

24-year veteran Lance Martin moves 140-agent organization from Coldwell Banker to eXp Realty, citing franchise model limitations and expansion ambitions.

First Pacific Bank appoints Craig Misrach as Chief Banking Officer to lead commercial banking expansion and strengthen operational processes.

Sophron Capital deploys $7.2M in Rexford Industrial (REXR), initiating 2.3% fund position despite 11% annual decline, betting on 96% occupancy and 9% FFO growth.

Southern California launches aerospace-defense alliance to coordinate industry efforts and strengthen innovation, workforce development, and supply-chain resilience across the region.