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CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY BANK REPORTS STRONG FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE

ESCONDIDO, CA – (Business Wire) - February 7, 2007 - California Community Bank (OTCBB: CABK.OB), today released its unaudited fourth quarter and full year 2006 financial results. "With this quarter's exceptional results, California Community Bank has now recorded six consecutive quarters of bottom line net profit, and for the year ended December 31, 2006, posted record earnings and strong balance sheet growth," said Larry D. Hartwig, the Bank's President and CEO. Hartwig continued, "During the fourth quarter of 2006, we clearly maintained our track record of delivering solid loan growth -- the primary revenue driver for the Bank.

Equally important, driven by our disciplined approach toward building quality market share, we did not have a single delinquent or past due loan as of year end. We also completed a significant investment in our future by opening our third full service branch in December -- effectively expanding our marketplace to include San Diego's strategically important business banking communities of Kearney Mesa and Mira Mesa, as well as the Miramar Road corridor. This larger geographical footprint is important as we continue to leverage the Bank's strong capital position.

For the fourth quarter of 2006, the Bank reported an outstanding net profit of $432,000 versus $162,000 for the comparable period last year, an improvement of $270,000, or 167%. For the full year of 2006, California Community Bank reported a record net profit of $1,000,000, or basic earnings per share of $0.48, a phenomenal improvement compared to the $58,000 net loss reported for the full year of 2005. The Bank closed the fourth quarter of 2006 with an asset base of $129,938,000, an increase of $35,941,000, or 38%, from the end of 2005. Total deposits were $106,643,000, up $34,388,000, or 48%, over the same period a year ago. As of December 31, 2006, total gross loans net of deferred fees stood at a high of $88,234,000 compared to $69,154,000 at December 31, 2005, a significant increase of $19,080,000, or 28%. Hartwig further commented, "Thanks to great results by an outstanding staff, strong customer loyalty, and the support of our shareholders, we have recorded both a quarter and a full year of excellent profitability. Although the Bank's fourth quarter earnings were adversely impacted by non-recurring Miramar Branch upfront lease charges, we ended the year on a positive note. Our solid track record of profitability enabled us to also recognize some of the tax benefits generated by the initial operating losses we incurred after opening for business in August 2003. And, despite the fact that net interest margins continued to be impacted by higher funding costs stemming from the current competitive deposit environment, we are very pleased with our full year operating results. We are also encouraged that in spite of signs that national economic growth is slowing, San Diego's economy continues to show solid fundamental strength and we believe that it will out-perform the state as a whole. Our assurance to our shareholders is that California Community Bank remains focused on providing our customers with "Real Solutions. Personally Delivered." - our strong cornerstone for building an exceptional community bank in San Diego's North County."

California Community Bank is headquartered at 1320 West Valley Parkway in Escondido and currently operates 3 branches - Escondido, San Diego, and Vista, CA. For more information on the Bank, please visit www.calcommunitybank.com or call 760-888-1000. The numbers in this press release are unaudited. Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the anticipated development and expansion of the Bank’s business, and the intent, belief or current expectations of the Bank, its directors or its officers, are "forward looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to the local and national economy, the Bank's performance, regulatory matters and those discussed in filings by the Bank with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. CONTACT: California Community Bank, Escondido, CA Larry D. Hartwig, 760.888.1001 lhartwig@calcommunitybank.com

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California Community Bank
Condensed Statements of Financial Condition
Unaudited
(dollars in thousands)
Assets
12/31/2006
12/31/2005
Cash and Due from Banks
$ 2,081
$ 3,332
Federal Funds Sold
$ 38,490
$ 21,275
Loans, Net of Deferred Fees & Costs
$ 88,234
$ 69,154
Allowance for Loan Losses
$ (1,067)
$ (812)
Net Loans
$ 87,167
$ 68,342
Other Assets
$ 2,200
$ 1,048
Total Assets
$ 129,938
$ 93,997
.
Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
12/31//2006
12/31/2005
Deposits
Non-interest Bearing
$ 17,424
$ 21,805
Interest Bearing
$ 89,219
$ 50,450
Total Deposits
$ 106,643
$ 72,255
Other Liabilities
$ 727
$ 376
Total Liabilities
$ 107,370
$ 72,631
Shareholders' Equity Common Stock - 20,000,000 shares authorized, No Par Value; 2,087,193 Shares Issued and Outstanding at December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 respectively
$ 24,747
$ 24,747
Additional Paid In Capital
$ 202
$ 0
Accumulated Deficit
$ (2,381)
$ (3,381)
Total Shareholders' Equity
$ 22,568
$ 21,366
Total Liabilities & Shareholders Equity
$ 129,938
$ 93,997
California Community Bank
Condensed Statements of Operations
Unaudited
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
12/31/2006
12/31/2005
Interest Income
$ 2,301
$ 1,516
Interest Expense
$ 1,043
$ 386
Net Interest Income
$ 1,258
$ 1,130
Provision for Loan Losses
$ 15
$ 189
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
$ 1,243
$ 941
Noninterest Income
$ 30
$ 25
Noninterest Expense
Salaries & Employee Benefits
$ 556
$ 444
Occupancy & Equipment Expenses
$ 258
$ 161
Other Operating Expense
$ 327
$ 199
Total Noninterest Expense
$ 1,141
$ 804
Income (loss) Before Income Taxes
$ 132
$ 162
Income Taxes (Benefit)
$ (300)
$ 0
Net Income (loss)
$ 432
$ 162
California Community Bank
Condensed Statements of Operations
Unaudited
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Full Year Ended
12/31/2006
12/31/2005
Interest Income
$ 7,997
$ 4,514
Interest Expense
$ 3,089
$ 1,261
Net Interest Income
$ 4,908
$ 3,253
Provision for Loan Losses
$ 255
$ 409
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
$ 4,653
$ 2,844
Noninterest Income
$ 114
$ 85
Noninterest Expense
Salaries & Employee Benefits
$ 2,249
$ 1,676
Occupancy & Equipment Expenses
$ 831
$ 562
Other Operating Expense
$ 986
$ 748
Total Noninterest Expense
$ 4,066
$ 2,986
Income (loss) Before Income Taxes
$ 701
$ (57)
Income Taxes (Benefit)
$ (299)
$ 1
Net Income (loss)
$ 1,000
$ (58)

 

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