Temecula Valley Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:TMCV), the parent of Temecula Valley Bank, is recognized in the July 2006 issue of the US Banker magazine as the number one top performing bank compared to all publicly traded community banks in the United States with assets of less than $1 billion based on a three-year average return on equity of 29.39 percent. According to US Banker, "the top five banks had three-year average ROEs ranging from 29.39% to 22.86% -- outstanding by any measure."

"Our strong performance is directly attributable to our talented and experienced staff, our solid customer relationships, and our constant strategy of pursuing quality commercial, construction and SBA lending which provides some of the highest yields in the industry," said Stephen H. Wacknitz, President/CEO/Chairman of the Board. "We are very pleased that our strong performance has been recognized in the US Banker magazine top 200 list," added Mr. Wacknitz.

Temecula Valley Bank was established in 1996 and operates full service offices in Temecula, Murrieta, Corona, Fallbrook, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad and El Cajon. Temecula Valley Bancorp was established in June 2002 and operates as a bank holding company for the Bank. As a Preferred Lender (PLP) since 1998, the locally owned and operated bank also has multiple SBA loan production offices across the United States. The Bank's website is at www.temvalbank.com.

Statements concerning future performance, developments or events concerning expectations for growth and market forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations. Specific factors include, but are not limited to, the effect of interest rate changes, the ability to control costs and expenses, the impact of consolidation in the banking industry, financial policies of the United States government, and general economic conditions. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect financial results are included in Temecula Valley Bancorp's Securities and Exchange Commission filings which can be accessed at www.sec.gov.