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Five Star Bancorp to open full-service branch in Lodi to serve Central Valley entrepreneurs and agribusinesses
The move into “America’s Favorite Small Town” strengthens the community bank’s commitment to supporting California’s food, agriculture, and small business economyRANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) (“Five Star” or the “Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank, is continuing its California expansion with the opening of its new full-service branch in Lodi. The office is slated to op
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The move into “America’s Favorite Small Town” strengthens the community bank’s commitment to supporting California’s food, agriculture, and small business economy RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) (“Five Star” or the “Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank, is continuing its California expansion with the opening of its new full-service branch in Lodi. The office is slated to open on July 13, 2026, and a ribbon-cutting celebration will soon be held to mark the branch’s opening. On the heels of its expansions to Southern California and Walnut Creek, Five Star Bank chose Lodi to enhance its continued investment in the state’s food and agribusiness economy, further expanding its Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries vertical. Five Star Bank identified Lodi, which was recently named “America’s Favorite Small Town” by Parade, as a strategic market due to its diverse ecosystem of agricultural businesses, small business community, and regional investment — an ideal fit for the bank’s relationship-driven approach. “Lodi represents the kind of community where agriculture, entrepreneurship, and relationships are intertwined,” said Cliff Cooper, Executive Vice President / Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries President at Five Star. “We understand the cyclical nature of food and agriculture and the challenges producers, processors, manufacturers, and distributors navigate daily. We are a trusted financial partner who supports companies feeding our communities and we help businesses grow through every stage of the economic cycle.” Known as a regional agricultural hub, Lodi is home to approximately 100,000 acres of planted vineyards, making it one of California’s most prominent wine-producing areas. Lodi is also a massive producer of almonds, walnuts, and cherries. Beyond its agricultural roots, Lodi is known for having a growing small-business-driven economy. “Working with Five Star Bank has been an incredible experience,” said Pete Murdaca, Owner, Pietro’s. “Their team has made what can often be a stressful process feel seamless, organized, and genuinely relationship-driven. What stands out most is how closely our values align - a commitment to delivering a quality product backed by exceptional customer service. At the end of th...