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At California Bank & Trust, it is our goal to help Californians and their businesses grow and prosper. We’re in the news as active participants in the communities we serve, furthering that aim by assisting with economic development and helping our neighbors plan for bright, financially sound futures. Read on to learn more about how we’ve become one of the state’s most admired banks.
January 30, 2023
San Diego Business Journal | Chikako Tyler Top 50 Women of Influence Accounting & Finance Special Edition
January 18, 2023
San Diego Business Journal | Affordable Housing Apartments Going Up in San Ysidro
January 13, 2023
Sacramento Business Journal | People on the Move in Sacramento | Profiles for Deborah Boyd, Eli Nolan, Zac Erikson, Alma Perez
2022 Coverage
December 22, 2022
L.A Sentenial | Profiles: Sherri Harris VP of CB&T Crenshaw Branch
December 19, 2022
San Diego finance pros offer tips on making the most of high-interest rates
November 7, 2022
San Diego Business Journal | Steven Stuckey New EVP, Sand Diego Market President
November 7, 2022
San Diego Business Journal | Top 50 Influential Veteran Business Leaders in San Diego
October 31, 2022
San Diego Business Journal | Business Women of the Year Award Finalist
October 30, 2022
San Diego Union-Tribune | Bank donates to Feeding San Diego
September 7, 2022
Why are mortgage rates up but interest on your savings isn’t? What to know after Fed hikes
September 6, 2022
CB&T employees rally for food insecure
August 3, 2022
Zelle Scams To Look Out for and How To Protect Yourself
May 18, 2022
Is it time to freak out about the stock market and the economy?
2021 Coverage
November 16, 2021
The Old Globe Press Release: California Bank & Trust Extraordinary Leadership
October 20, 2021
Rob Reiner’s Castle Rock Revives Film Division With $175M Fund – The Hollywood Reporter
October 20, 2121
How do you boost Black Homeownership? | Mortgage Professional America (mpamag.com)
September 23, 2021
Best of Orange County 2021: Financial: Best home loan provider. California Bank and Trust was voted the top home loan provider in the Orange County Register’s Best of Orange
August 23, 2021
California Bank & Trust Initiates State-Wide “Give Day ...
January 27, 2021
Drawbridge Realty completes $149M refinancing with California Bank & Trust
January 27, 2021
The SBA’s PPP Loan Platform is Rejecting Some Worthy Business. But There’s a Fix. - INC.
January 4, 2021
California Bank & Trust Promotes New CEO
2020 Coverage
June 1, 2020
Executive interview with Ben Alvarado in ABC 10 Sacramento
May 22, 2020
Businesses, nonprofits alike navigate stormy seas of federal loans- Fresno Business Journal
May 14, 2020
Fresno’s small businesses had a hard time getting COVID-19 loans. More help is coming
May 12, 2020
Small businesses loans helps Adelaide’s Flower Shop stay open amid pandemic in KUSI Morning News
2019 Coverage
Oct. 25, 2019
10 Influential Women In Finance Share How They Intend To Use Their Influence To Disrupt The Status Quo
Sept. 09, 2019
California Bank & Trust celebrates new Escondido branch
Aug. 29, 2019
California Bank & Trust VP Chikako Okada Tyler: “Take a risk and say something”
2018 Coverage
July 27, 2018
The Real Deal: Irvine-based firm acquires multifamily complex in South LA
June 7, 2018
Precinct Reporter Group: Micro-Loans Help Local Small Businesses Grow
June 6, 2018
Rebusiness Online: CPP Acquires Two Affordable Housing Communities in Utah for $14.3M
March 14, 2018
Fortune: The 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business
2017 Coverage
July 24, 2017
San Diego Magazine: San Ysidro Health Center’s Black, White & Bling Bash Raises $400,000
July 17, 2017
San Diego Business Journal: Visual Communications Closes Acquisition of Display Products
June 26, 2017
Broadway World: Manoel Felciano, Kevin Cahoon & More Will Star in Ken Ludwig's ROBIN HOOD at the Old Globe
June 19, 2017
San Diego Magazine: San Diego Charity News for June 19, 2017
June 15, 2017
Carpe Diem: La Mesa Classic Car Show
May 15, 2017
San Diego Magazine: San Diego Charity News for May 15, 2017
May 1, 2017
San Diego Magazine: San Diego Charity News for May 1, 2017
April 16, 2017
Times of San Diego: SAFE Fundraiser Will Support Marketers in Crisis
March 29, 2017
Equities: Wealthy Girl Summit Comes to Los Angeles
March 28, 2017
Commercial Real Estate Direct: Bascom Pays $94Mln for Orange County, Calif., Apartments
January 12, 2017
Yahoo! Finance: Collectors Universe, Inc. Obtains $10 Million Unsecured Line of Credit from California Bank & Trust
2016 Coverage
November 29, 2016
SD Metro: SDSU Develops Guide to Assist Firms
November 16, 2016
MorningStar: New California Export Guide: A Print and Online Resource for International Trade
October 25, 2016
Colorado Real Estate Journal: California clothier acquires vacant industrial building for under $76 per sf
October 03, 2016
East County Magazine: "Made in East County" Manufacturing Expo Kicks Off in El Cajon: Make it Your Future
September 29, 2016
La Mesa Patch: East County Chamber Presents WILL Awards
KLTV: ExPosure Event Raises Money to support youth who are bullied in the San Francisco Bay Area
August 29, 2016
San Diego Magazine: 30th Annual Fur Ball Gala raised $750,000
August 22, 2016
Times of San Diego: SAFE Announces 2016-2017 Board
August 19, 2016
The Registry: Rialto Capital Sells Mountain View Asset to Google for $35.8MM After Only 4 Months of Ownership
June 13, 2016
Fontana Herald News: Event in Rancho Cucamonga will discuss lending options for small business owners
June 10, 2016
Multi-Housing News: Newly-Built Multifamily Community in Santa Fe Lands New Owner
June 08, 2016
Bloomberg: Moorgate Capital affiliate acquires ITC
May 30, 2016
San Diego Business Journal: People on the Move
May 23, 2016
San Diego Magazine: San Diego Charity News for May 23
May 19, 2016
Valley Road Runner: Valley Folks
March 09, 2016
Bisnow: Recession Prep? Here's what Carlyle has Bought and Sold in the Last 24 Months
March 07, 2016
The OC Register: CSUF Alumni Honored at Annual Awards Gala
February 23, 2016
The Motley Fool: 12 Ways to Get the Lowest Mortgage Refinance Rates
February 19, 2016
EIN News: Presidio Residential Capital and Watt Communities Complete Model Homes at Enclave, a 91-Home Community in Ventura
February 1, 2016
San Diego Magazine: Rob and Cheryl Shields receive the True Inspiration Award
January 04, 2016
Fresno Business Journal: Valley Banks, Credit Unions Shine on Bauer Financial List
January 02, 2016
SNL Financial: California Bank & Trust Executives Get Expanded Roles