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(Rechelle Ringer) - Summary Counterfeit bills are circulating in the Central Coast: Local businesses, especially in tourist-heavy areas, are frequent targets for fake currency.Spot the signs of a fake bill: Learn to spot key security features like watermarks, color-shifting ink, and UV threads to…
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(Michelle Martinich) - Santa Barbara, California (July 23, 2025) – American Riviera Bancorp (“Company”) (OTCQX: ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank (“Bank”), announced today unaudited net income of $5.0 million ($0.86 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $4.6…
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(American Riviera Bank) - Updated July 2025 We are issuing this warning to address the increasing prevalence of scams targeting our clients and to offer guidance and support to those who may have been affected. The FTC received fraud reports from 2.6 million consumers in 2024, nearly the same amoun…
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(Rechelle Ringer) - American Riviera Bank (ARB) is proud to announce that Matthew Limon, Assistant Vice President and Client Relationship Manager at the downtown Santa Barbara branch, has been named the third recipient of the Bank’s esteemed Larry Koppelman Honorary Award. The award, named after AR…
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(Laurel Sykes) - Understanding the Risks and Taking Action Financial elder abuse is a pervasive issue, characterized by the exploitation of older adults' assets through deceit, coercion, or outright theft. This abuse often originates from individuals close to the victim, such as family members or…
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(American Riviera Bank) - American Riviera Bank is excited to extend the creativity of Santa Barbara’s Solstice festivities by collaborating with PAGO™ Design, bringing contemporary art directly to the community through a traveling exhibition. Starting in July, "PAGO Taking Wing," a distinctive flo…
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(Laurel Sykes) - Explore the pathways to owning a home and making smart financial decisions
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(American Riviera Bank) - Selecting the right credit card is an important financial decision that deserves careful consideration. As your community banking partner, we're here to guide you through the process of finding a card that best suits your unique needs and financial goals.
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(American Riviera Bank) - Summer is here and there is no better time to open that first bank account! Opening a bank account is your ticket to financial freedom, and it's easier than you might think. Let's dive into the world of banking with American Riviera Bank, where modern solutions meet person…
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(Laurel Sykes) - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners, May 4-10. As part of this year’s activities, SBA and SCORE co-hosted a two-day NSBW Virtual…
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