Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

          On November 3, 2009, the Registrant (North Valley Bancorp) issued a press release announcing third quarter of 2009 financial results. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.172 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

          (c) Exhibits

 

 

 

 

99.172

Press Release dated November 3, 2009

SIGNATURE

          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NORTH VALLEY BANCORP

 

 

 

 

Dated: November 3, 2009

 

By:

/s/ Kevin R. Watson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin R. Watson

 

 

 

Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer

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