Bank of Santa Clarita Reports Opening of First Branch in Canyon Country, California.

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. -- Bank of Santa Clarita (OTCBB:BSCA) today announced the opening of their Valley Center Drive Office located at 21021 Soledad Road, Suite 104, Canyon Country, California 91351.

The Canyon Country Office is the first branch to be opened and is part of the Bank's growth strategy to increase the number of branch offices it operates within the Santa Clarita Valley. As previously released, the Bank has also executed a lease for a new branch to be established at the new center, "Plaza at Golden Valley" located at 19045 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, California 91321. The Bank expects to open this office during the first to second quarter of 2008.

"We're very excited about the opportunity to establish a presence in the Canyon Country area. It is a key geographic component in continuing our Santa Clarita Valley expansion strategy," stated James D. Hicken, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Santa Clarita. "The Valley Center Drive Office will be managed by Jeff Johnson, Senior Vice President and Director of Client Services, a 26-year veteran in the banking industry. Mr. Johnson has extensive experience in branch banking and customer service and we look forward to his contribution to the continued growth, development and success of the bank."

Bank of Santa Clarita is a premier, independent full service Bank that serves the needs of small to mid-sized businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals. Bank of Santa Clarita provides local, experienced decision-making and personalized service that growing businesses need on a daily basis. Clients have direct access to executive management and professional staff, coupled with technology-based services that include, but are not limited to online bill-paying, check imaging and online wire transfers which enable businesses to efficiently manage their cash and credit needs.

    Bank of Santa Clarita Corporate Headquarters
    27433 Tourney Road, Suite 150
    Santa Clarita, California 91355
    661-362-6004
    www.bankofsantaclarita.com

Certain statements in this letter, 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.