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 the day, great businesses are built on trust, communication, and taking care of people, and Five Star Bank exemplifies this in every interaction. We are grateful to have them as a partner.”
The Lodi office marks Five Star Bank’s continued move into high-growth regional markets beyond major metropolitan hubs in the state. Five Star Bank’s expansion into Lodi aligns with the city’s broader economic development plans to attract new business investment, support job creation, and strengthen high-growth industries. As Lodi continues investing in workforce development and small business growth, Five Star Bank will serve as a financial partner to entrepreneurs, agribusiness operators, and companies, helping drive the region’s economic momentum.
“We’ve built momentum by expanding into some of California’s most dynamic growth markets, from Walnut Creek in the East Bay to Southern California and now the Central Valley with Lodi,” said James Beckwith, President and CEO of Five Star. “Lodi was a natural next step for us. Its strong agricultural foundation and growing business community align closely with our high-touch, relationship-driven approach to banking, and we’re looking forward to helping businesses and the community thrive.”
About Five Star Bancorp
Five Star Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California. Five Star Bancorp operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank. The bank has nine branches in Northern California. For more information, visit https://www.fivestarbank.com.
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Investor Contact:
Heather C. Luck, Chief Financial Officer
Five Star Bancorp
(916) 626-5008
hluck@fivestarbank.com
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Five Star Bancorp
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