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Golden Charter Anniversaries

It's hard to believe that a decade has passed since the State Banking Department, Department of Savings and Loan and parts of the Department of Corporations came together to form a new department-the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to reflect the changes taking place in the financial services industry; changes that are still taking place. In honor of DFI's tenth anniversary, we are inaugurating a new feature on the DFI web site acknowledging the anniversaries of financial institutions-- ten or more years.The DFI recognizes that in a fast-paced, changing marketplace in which we do business it is important to recognize and to celebrate important milestones.

Golden Charter Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following California state-chartered banks, celebrating the anniversaries of their golden charter!

December 2009 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Global Trust Bank	December 3, 2008	1
California Republic Bank	December 5, 2007	2
Pacific Alliance Bank	December 27, 2006	3
Embarcadero Bank	December 18, 2006	3
Plaza Bank	December 30, 2005	4
Fresno First Bank	December 23, 2005	4
Bank of Santa Barbara	December 19, 2005	4
Charter Oak Bank	December 17, 2004	5
Mission Community Bank	December 29, 2003	8
Golden State Bank	December 1, 2003	8
Uniti Bank	December 17, 2001	8
Five Star Bank	December 20, 1999	10
Preferred Bank	December 23, 1991	18
Butte Community Bank	December 14, 1990	19
First Private Bank & Trust	December 10, 1983	26
Hanmi Bank	December 15, 1982	27
Golden Security Bank	December 1, 1982	27
Rancho Santa Fe Thrift & Loan Association	December 1, 1981	28
Wilshire State Bank	December 30, 1980	29
Plumas Bank	December 13, 1980	29
First Regional Bank	December 31, 1979	30
River City Bank	December 16, 1963	46
Gilmore Bank	December 1, 1955	54

November 2009 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Royal Business Bank	11/18/2008	1
Bank of Feather River	11/6/2007	2
Partners Bank of California	11/16/2007	2
Professional Business Bank	11/23/2007	2
Americas United Bank	11/6/2006	3
Promerica Bank	11/7/2006	3
California Business Bank	11/1/2005	4
Community Business Bank	11/14/2005	4
1st Pacific Bank of California	11/17/2000	9
Orange Community Bank	11/20/2000	9
Community Bank of San Joaquin, The	11/5/1999	10
California Pacific Bank	11/18/1996	13
Pacific State Bank	11/2/1987	21
Wells Fargo Central Bank	11/20/1986	23
First Security Business Bank	11/1/1980	29
GBC International Bank	11/15/1976	33
California Bank & Trust	11/9/1972	37
Citibank (Banamex USA)	11/1/1963	46
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach	11/21/1907	102
Savings Bank of Mendocino County	11/28/1903	106

October 2009 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
American Principle Bank	October 15, 2007	2
Community Valley Bank	October 1, 2007	2
Lighthouse Bank	October 29, 2007	2
Santa Ana Business Bank	October 9, 2007	2
Alta Alliance Bank	October 16, 2006	3
Cornerstone Community Bank	October 23, 2006	3
Coronado First Bank	October 3, 2005	4
First General Bank	October 13, 2005	4
First General Bank	October 13, 2005	4
Private Bank of California (The)	October 24, 2005	4
Bank of Santa Clarita	October 26, 2004	5
American Continental Bank	October 6, 2003	6
Bank of Escondido	October 14, 2003	6
Private Bank of the Peninsula, The	October 1, 2003	6
San Diego Trust Bank	October 30, 2003	6
Mission Bank	October 7, 1998	11
Silicon Valley Bank	October 17, 1983	26
Redding Bank of Commerce	October 22, 1982	27
Home Bank of California	October 1, 1981	28
Centennial Bank	October 1, 1979	30
Community Commerce Bank	October 1, 1976	33
Fremont Bank	October 24, 1969	40
Manufacturers Bank	10/29/1962	47

September 2009 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley	September 17, 2007	2
Friendly Hills Bank	September 18, 2006	3
New Resource Bank	September 19, 2006	3
Pacific Western Bank	September 13, 2006	3
U.S. Metro Bank	September 15, 2006	3
Tri-Valley Bank	September 26, 2005	4
Independence Bank	September 22, 2004	5
Pacific Valley Bank	September 14, 2004	5
Pacific City Bank	September 18, 2003	6
Security Business Bank of San Diego	September 27, 2002	7
Premier Service Bank	September 10, 2001	8
American Business Bank	September 28, 1998	11
American Security Bank	September 17, 1990	19
State Bank of India (California)	September 3, 1982	27
First Mountain Bank	September 28, 1981	28

August 2009 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Pacific Commerce Bank	August 15, 2007	2
Orange County Business Bank	August 1, 2006	3
San Diego Private Bank	August 3, 2006	3
Bank of San Francisco	August 1, 2005	4
First Choice Bank	August 18, 2005	4
Point Loma Community Bank	August 2, 2004	5
California Community Bank	August 11, 2003	6
Valley Community Bank	August 10, 1998	11
Tamalpais Bank	August 29, 1991	18
Silvergate Bank	August 1, 1988	21
American River Bank	August 29, 1983	26
Oceanic Bank	August 3, 1981	28
Visalia Community Bank	August 1, 1977	32
Citizens Business Bank	August 9, 1974	35
Fireside Bank	August 1, 1953	56
Community Bank	August 18, 1945	64
Mechanics Bank	August 3, 1907	102
Bank of Stockton	August 13, 1867	142

July 2009 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
CapitalSource Bank	July 25, 2008	1
Vibra Bank	July 1, 2008	1
California Bank of Commerce	July 17, 2007	2
1st Enterprise Bank	July 3, 2006	3
American Riviera Bank	July 18, 2006	3
Atlantic Pacific Bank	July 10, 2006	3
Pinnacle Bank	July 17, 2006	3
Premier Business Bank	July 25, 2006	3
Presidio Bank	July 24, 2006	3
Pan Pacific Bank	July 18, 2005	4
Bay Commercial Bank	July 20, 2004	5
Mother Lode Bank	July 30, 2004	5
American Premier Bank	July 7, 2003	6
Mission Valley Bank	July 12, 2001	8
Bank of Sacramento	July 13, 1998	11
United Commercial Bank	July 31, 1998	11
Community Bank of the Bay	July 22, 1996	13
East West Bank	July 31, 1995	14
Metropolitan Bank	July 1, 1993	16
Innovative Bank	July 1, 1982	27
Summit Bank	July 1, 1982	27
Mizuho Corporate Bank of California	July 2, 1974	35
Pan American Bank	July 1, 1971	38
Finance and Thrift Company	July 9, 1925	84

June 2009 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
River Valley Community Bank	June 26, 2006	3
Sutter Community Bank	June 19, 2006	3
Desert Commercial Bank	June 16, 2005	4
First Standard Bank	June 10, 2005	4
Security Bank of California	June 20, 2005	4
Temecula Valley Bank	June 29, 2005	4
Beach Business Bank	June 1, 2004	5
Seacoast Commerce Bank	June 10, 2003	6
United American Bank	June 9, 2003	6
Premier Valley Bank	June 1, 2001	8
Heritage Bank of Commerce	June 8, 1994	15
Westamerica Bank	June 30, 1993	16
First Commerce Bank	June 30, 1991	18
Saehan Bank	June 12, 1991	18
Eastern International Bank	June 29, 1990	19
Sonoma Valley Bank	June 3, 1988	21
The Bank of Hemet	June 8, 1974	35
America California Bank	June 23, 1972	37
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California	June 16, 1916	93

May 2009 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Suncrest Bank	May 19, 2008	1
Golden Coast Bank	May 7, 2007	2
California United Bank	May 23, 2005	4
First Vietnamese American Bank	May 11, 2005	4
Founders Community Bank	May 5, 2005	4
Commercial Bank of California	May 15, 2003	6
Torrey Pines Bank	May 23, 2003	6
First Commercial Bank (USA)	May 20, 1997	12
Santa Lucia Bank	May 30, 1997	12
EverTrust Bank	May 3, 1995	14
Metro United Bank	May 15, 1991	18
Oak Valley Community Bank	May 28, 1991	18
United Pacific Bank	May 7, 1982	27
Monterey County Bank	May 5, 1977	32
Bank of Agriculture & Commerce	May 21, 1965	44

April 2009 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
1st Capital Bank	April 16, 2007	2
Folsom Lake Bank	April 2, 2007	2
Pacific Enterprise Bank	April 30, 2007	2
Stellar Business Bank	April 9, 2007	2
Golden Valley Bank	April 24, 2006	3
Ventura County Business Bank	April 3, 2003	6
Valley Business Bank	April 8, 1996	13
Liberty Bank	April 7, 1982	27
Tustin Community Bank	April 1, 1981	28
BBVA Bancomer USA	April 21, 1980	29
Borel Private Bank & Trust Company	April 2, 1980	29
Sunwest Bank	April 9, 1970	39
Cathay Bank	April 19, 1962	47
Bank of Rio Vista	April 12, 1904	105
Bank of Rio Vista	April 12, 1904	105
Bank of Willits	April 11, 1904	105
Exchange Bank	April 3, 1890	119

March 2009 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Capital Bank	March 26, 2008	1
Pacific Premier Bank	March 30, 2007	2
Sierra Vista Bank	March 19, 2007	2
Commonwealth Business Bank	March 3, 2005	4
Ojai Community Bank	March 3, 2005	4
Redwood Capital Bank	March 1, 2004	5
Napa Community Bank	March 1, 2002	7
Pacific Mercantile Bank	March 1, 1999	10
Bank of Alameda	March 23, 1998	11
Gateway Business Bank	March 10, 1997	12
Chinatrust Bank (U.S.A.)	March 4, 1995	14
Center Bank	March 18, 1986	23
Montecito Bank & Trust	March 17, 1975	34
Tri Counties Bank	March 11, 1975	34

February 2009 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Mega Bank	February 5, 2008	1
Security First Bank	February 12, 2007	2
Sunrise Community Bank	February 27, 2007	2
Community 1st Bank	February 1, 2006	3
Western Commercial Bank	February 6, 2006	3
MetroPacific Bank	February 7, 2005	4
Santa Cruz County Bank	February 3, 2004	5
Community Banks of Northern California	February 28, 2003	6
County Commerce Bank	February 18, 2003	6
United Security Bank	February 3, 1999	10
California Oaks State Bank	February 9, 19989	11
Citizens Bank of Northern California	February 8, 1995	14
Wells Fargo Bank, Ltd.	February 8, 1985	24
First Credit Bank	February 18, 1983	26
Balboa Thrift and Loan Association	February 10, 1981	28
First California Bank	February 27, 1979	30
North Valley Bank	February 9, 1973	36
Scott Valley Bank	February 4, 1902	107

December 2008 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
California Republic Bank	December 5, 2007	1
Pacific Alliance Bank	December 27, 2006	2
Embarcadero Bank	December 18, 2006	2
Plaza Bank	December 30, 2005	3
Fresno First Bank	December 23, 2005	3
Bank of Santa Barbara	December 19, 2005	3
Charter Oak Bank	December 17, 2004	4
Mission Community Bank	December 29, 2003	5
Golden State Bank	December 1, 2003	5
Uniti Bank	December 17, 2001	7
Five Star Bank	December 20, 1999	9
Preferred Bank	December 23, 1991	17
Butte Community Bank	December 14, 1990	18
First Private Bank & Trust	December 10, 1983	25
Hanmi Bank	December 15, 1982	26
Golden Security Bank	December 1, 1982	26
Rancho Santa Fe Thrift & Loan Association	December 1, 1981	27
Wilshire State Bank	December 30, 1980	28
Plumas Bank	December 13, 1980	28
San Joaquin Bank	December 1, 1980	28
First Regional Bank	December 31, 1979	29
County Bank	December 22, 1977	31
River City Bank	December 16, 1963	45
Gilmore Bank	December 1, 1955	53

November 2008 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Professional Business Bank	11/23/2007	1
Partners Bank of California	11/16/2007	1
Bank of Feather River	11/6/2007	1
Promerica Bank	11/7/2006	2
Americas United Bank	11/6/2006	2
Community Business Bank	11/14/2005	3
California Business Bank	11/1/2005	3
Orange Community Bank	11/20/2000	8
1st Pacific Bank of California	11/17/2000	8
Service 1st Bank	11/10/1999	9
Community Bank of San Joaquin, The	11/5/1999	9
California Pacific Bank	11/18/1996	12
Pacific State Bank	11/2/1987	21
Wells Fargo Central Bank	11/20/1986	22
First Security Thrift	11/1/1980	28
GBC International Bank	11/15/1976	32
California Bank & Trust	11/9/1972	36
Citibank (Banamex USA)	11/1/1963	46
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach	11/21/1907	102
Savings Bank of Mendocino County	11/28/1903	106

October 2008 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Lighthouse Bank	10/29/2007	1
American Principle Bank	10/15/2007	1
Santa Ana Business Bank	10/9/2007	1
Community Valley Bank	10/1/2007	1
Cornerstone Community Bank	10/23/2006	2
Alta Alliance Bank	10/16/2006	2
Private Bank of California (The)	10/24/2005	3
First General Bank	10/13/2005	3
Coronado First Bank	10/3/2005	3
Bank of Santa Clarita	10/26/2004	4
San Diego Trust Bank	10/30/2003	5
Bank of Escondido	10/14/2003	5
American Continental Bank	10/6/2003	5
Private Bank of the Peninsula, The	10/1/2003	5
Mission Bank	10/7/1998	10
Silicon Valley Bank	10/17/1983	25
Redding Bank of Commerce	10/22/1982	26
Home Bank of California	10/1/1981	27
Centennial Bank	10/1/1979	29
GBC International Bank	11/15/1976	32
Community Commerce Bank	10/1/1976	32
Fremont Bank	10/24/1969	40
Manufacturers Bank	10/29/1962	47

September 2008 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Affinity Bank	September 1, 1982	26
First Bank of Beverly Hills*	September 1, 2005	3
State Bank of India (California)	September 3, 1982	26
Premier Service Bank	September 10, 2001	7
Pacific Western Bank*	September 13, 2006	2
Pacific Valley Bank	September 14, 2004	4
U.S. Metro Bank	September 15, 2006	2
American Security Bank	September 17, 1990	18
Discovery Bank	September 17, 2001	7
Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley	September 17, 2007	1
Pacific City Bank	September 18, 2003	5
Friendly Hills Bank	September 18, 2006	2
New Resource Bank	September 19, 2006	2
Independence Bank	September 22, 2004	4
Tri-Valley Bank	September 26, 2005	3
Security Business Bank of San Diego	September 27, 2002	6
American Business Bank	September 28, 1998	10
First Mountain Bank	September 28, 1981	27

August 2008 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Fireside Bank	August 1, 1953	55
Visalia Community Bank	August 1, 1977	31
Silvergate Bank	August 1, 1988	20
1st Centennial Bank	August 1, 1990	18
Bank of San Francisco	August 1, 2005	3
Orange County Business Bank	August 1, 2006	2
Point Loma Community Bank	August 2, 2004	4
Mechanics Bank (The)	August 3, 1907	101
San Diego Private Bank	August 3, 2006	2
Citizens Business Bank	August 9, 1974	34
Valley Community Bank	August 10, 1998	10
California Community Bank	August 11, 2003	5
Bank of Stockton	August 13, 1867	141
Pacific Commerce Bank*	August 15, 2007	1
Community Bank	August 18, 1945	63
First Choice Bank	August 18, 2005	3
American River Bank	August 29, 1983	25
Tamalpais Bank	August 29, 1991	17

July 2008 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Pan American Bank	July 1, 1971	37
Summit Bank	July 1, 1982	26
Innovative Bank	July 1, 1982	26
Mizuho Corporate Bank of California	July 2, 1974	34
Finance and Thrift Company	July 9, 1925	83
Bank of Sacramento	July 13, 1998	10
Community Bank of the Bay	July 22, 1996	12

June 2008 Anniversaries

Name of Bank	Date Opened	Years in Operation
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California	June 16, 1916	92
The Bank of Hemet	June 8, 1974	34
America California Bank	June 23, 1982	26

If your financial institution is reaching an important milestone, a tenth, twenty-fifth, fiftieth or one-hundredth anniversary and you would like to receive a special acknowledgement from the Commissioner, we will be pleased to present you with a Certificate of Achievement recognizing the contribution your institution has made to the community over the years. For more information about this program, contact Alana Golden at agolden@dfi.ca.gov or call (916) 323-7012.