Danville Based Diablo Valley Bank Reports Annual Earnings and Record Total Assets of $249 Million.

DANVILLE, Calif. -- Diablo Valley Bank (OTCBB:DBVB) today announced record asset and income growth for 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Bank's net income before taxes rose to $ 3,627,127, a 146% increase, compared to $1,475,062 for the year ended December 31, 2005. After an income tax provision of $1,619,733, net income for 2006 was $ 2,007,394, or $0.81 basic earnings per share, while net income available to common shareholders was $1,676,096 or $0.67 basic earnings per share, reflecting payment of dividends to preferred shareholders of $331,298 in 2006. While this is less than the net income available to common shareholders of $2,187,560, or $0.88 basic earnings per share, reported for 2005, income in 2005 included a tax credit of $878,147 related to prior period losses, which added $0.35 basic earnings per share to 2005 net income.

Asset growth continued its steady progression from preceding periods. Total assets as of December 31, 2006 were $249 million, an increase of $56 million or 29% over the prior year. Total loans were up by $53 million to $199 million, an increase of 37%, while total deposits reached $224 million, for an increase of $59 million or 35% over the prior year. During the quarter, the Bank paid its regular scheduled quarterly dividend of $0.40 cents per share on its 5% Perpetual Cumulative Convertible Preferred stock.

Jim Mayer, the Bank's President and CEO, commented, "Our strong performance in 2006, reflected by record asset growth to nearly $250 million in total assets at year-end, demonstrates the strong reception to our professional banking staff and service capabilities in the Tri-valley region. In addition, we are continually seeking new products and delivery methods to enhance our client service and interaction with the Bank."

During the quarter, construction of the Bank's 8,600 square foot Branch and Administrative office on Diablo Road was completed. Chairman of the Board, John J. Hounslow, stated that, "We are pleased to have finally moved into our new headquarters and Danville branch location. Our colleagues and clients should greatly benefit from the amenities and conveniences our new location has to offer."

Diablo Valley Bank is the East Bay's independent commercial bank dedicated to serving the banking and financing needs of successful entrepreneurs, their families, business ventures and real estate investments. The Bank has professional bankers strategically positioned at offices in Danville and Pleasanton and offers additional depository access with internet-based cash management products, its courier service and correspondent relationships with money center banks.

For more information on Diablo Valley Bank, contact John Hounslow, 925-314-2801, [e-mail], or visit the Bank's website at www.diablovalleybank.com.

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