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Back in 1861, the Pony Express, whose long western route ended right here in Sacramento, was put out of business by the development of the telegraph.  I can imagine a Pony Express rider muttering under his breath “dang technology.”  

Every day we hear of people losing their jobs to technology; some refer to technology as a “job killer” as if we should slow down technological advancement to protect jobs. Most recently, toll-takers on the Golden Gate Bridge were replaced by a digital toll system.  Postal workers are endangered because email and FedEx have assumed much of the workload. Travel agents, paralegals, sales people, meter-readers, telephone operators… all positions that either have been or will be drastically altered by technology. read more

River City Bank is proud of the men and women of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) who risk their lives every day to make our motorways safe. Their service makes it possible for us to travel safely and they provide assistance if we have an unanticipated delay.  Just as the CHP watches out for motorists, The California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP) watches out for CHP officers and their families.

The CAHP is a non-profit organization which supports those who serve in the CHP in a variety of ways.  Led by the current CEO, Jon Hamm, the CAHP negotiates with the state of California’s Department of Human Resources for working conditions for CHP officers. In addition, the CAHP helps its members with labor relations, health benefits, legal representation for job-related issues, and an array of other membership services. read more

I am delighted to let you know that River City Bank has a new board member, Ryan Gilbert.

Ryan has an exceptional background in the information technology and financial services industries. He is the CEO and co-founder of Billfloat Inc., a San Francisco based provider of consumer credit solutions to billers, retailers and lending institutions. Technology is rapidly changing the way consumers choose to conduct their banking and Ryan’s expertise in creating innovative financial solutions through technology is paramount to providing an exceptional client experience. read more

You asked and we listened. Our customers have been asking us to offer wealth management and retirement services that are commensurate with the level of excellence they are accustomed to receiving from River City Bank. 

I am excited to announce that River City Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the reputable Sacramento-area financial planning firm Genovese Burford & Brothers (GBB) by securing a minority ownership stake in the company. This strategic partnership will broaden the suite of services the Bank provides and will provide our customers with access to highly-skilled professionals who offer wealth management and institutional retirement planning. We believe it is an ideal complement to our own services and brand. read more

A recent Bloomberg article reported that in an effort to trim more than $1.7 billion in quarterly expenses, the financial lender Wells Fargo & Co may be looking to send jobs overseas to India and the Philippines. While the company already has several employees abroad, a Wells Fargo representative said that it planned an additional “streamlining of some operations to the most cost-effective locations” including its customer service roles. read more