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art industry veteran Elaine Adams to assist collectors in their
acquisitions of traditional fine art by today's premier American artists,
including Peter Adams, George Carlson , Jeremy Lipking and Daniel W.
Through its subsidiary FC Financial, First National Bank provides working
capital financing to growing companies located throughout the Southwest,
primarily in the states of Arizona, California and Texas.gov.

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Pinkham and George Carlson received top honors at recent museum exhibitions
that explored distinctive images of life in the American West, both past
and present. Carlson also received the
John J.americanlegacyfinearts.americanlegacyfinearts ., First
Community Bancorp (Nasdaq: FCBP) today announced the signing of a definitive
agreement and plan of merger to acquire all of the outstanding common stock
and options of First American Bank (OTC Bulletin Board: FTAB) for
$62. Immediately following the
completion of the acquisition, it is anticipated that First American will be
merged into Pacific Western National Bank, a Los Angeles -based wholly owned
subsidiary of First Community. Investors and
security holders will be able to obtain these documents free of charge at the
FRB's public reading room located at Room M-P-500 , Martin Building, 20th + C
Streets, N.

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"We are very excited to be putting on this show," said ART on 5th
owner Joe Sigel. - First American Acquisition Adds $245 Million in Assets and
Four Branches for First Community in Los Angeles County -

RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif .8 billion in
assets as of March 31, 2005, and two wholly-owned banking subsidiaries,
Pacific Western National Bank and First National Bank. The documents filed by First
Community with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at First Community's
website at http://www. or from First American by requesting them in
writing from the Secretary of First American at First American Bank, 8941 East
Valley Blvd.

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Media previews will be available by appointment from March 28-31., that is dedicated to assisting collectors in
the acquisition of contemporary-traditional fine art.
The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including the approval
of First American's shareholders and bank regulatory authorities, and is
expected to close in the third quarter of 2005."
First American Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Larry Frampton
added, "This is a great transaction for First American, its shareholders,
business clients and employees . Risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to: the possibility that personnel changes will not proceed as
planned; planned acquisitions and relative cost savings cannot be realized or
realized within the expected time frame; revenues are lower than expected;
competitive pressure among depository institutions increases significantly;
the integration of acquired businesses costs more, takes longer or is less
successful than expected; the cost of additional capital is more than
expected; a change in the interest rate environment reduces interest margins;
general economic conditions, either nationally or in the market areas in which
First Community and First American do business, are less favorable than
expected; legislative or regulatory requirements or changes adversely affect
First Community's or First American's respective businesses; changes in the
securities markets; First Community's ability to consummate the acquisition of
First American, to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies
within expected time-frames or at all or to successfully integrate First
American's operations; regulatory approvals for the acquisition cannot be
obtained on the terms expected or on the anticipated schedule; and other risks
that are described in First Community 's public filings with the U. The documents filed by
First American with the FRB may be obtained free of charge at the FRB's public
reading room located at Room M-P-500, Martin Building, 20th + C Streets, N.C.

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Pinkham received the $10,000 Grand Prize at the Arizona-Sonora Desert
Museum 's Plein Air 2005 in Tucson for his landscape painting Light of Day. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from First
Community by requesting them in writing to First Community Bancorp c/o Pacific
Western National Bank, 275 North Brea Boulevard, Brea, CA 92821; Attention:
Investor Relations , or by telephone at (714) 671-6800.W.

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Like First Community, First American has benefited from conservative
credit underwriting, and its relatively low loan-to-deposit ratio will add
liquidity to Pacific Western. The final proxy
statement will be mailed to shareholders of First American.

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Seuss, ART on 5th will show
32 historical panels, plus the complete collection of the "Secret Art
of Dr.

This enlightening collection
shows a range of Seuss' works from throughout his career. He created advertisements for Flit bug spray as well as
NBC radio, Holly Sugar and General Electric.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain forward-looking information about
First Community, First American and the combined company after completion of
the acquisition that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for
"forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995.
First Community and First American assume no obligation to update such
forward-looking statements.

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Seuss
Retrospective, a national touring exhibition, comes to Austin for a
first-ever showing April 1-16 at ART on 5th Fine Art Gallery . "The art offers a glimpse into the personal side of
Dr.
Pinkham.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
Investors and security holders are urged to carefully review and consider
First Community's public filings with the SEC and First American's public
filings with the FRB , including but not limited to their Annual Reports on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-Q for the reporting periods of 2005.firstcommunitybancorp.com or at the SEC's website at
http://www.

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Seuss, born Theodor Seuss Geisel, produced numerous paintings
and drawings for his own private enjoyment.

This press release may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of
the proposed acquisition of First American Bank.
SHAREHOLDERS OF FIRST AMERICAN ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY
OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE FRB BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.W.

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To schedule a personal tour, please contact Kristy Ozmun Public
Relations or ART on 5th Fine Art Gallery. Geraghty Award in recognition of his outstanding support of
contemporary Western art.3 million in cash or approximately $24., Rosemead, CA 91770,
or by telephone at (626) 287-6100., Rosemead, CA 91770 , or by telephone at (626) 287-6100.

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Many credit Seuss as the
first to use humor in advertising.

PARTICIPANTS IN SOLICITATION
First American and its directors, executive officers and other members of
its management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the
solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed acquisition.

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Contemporary American artists Daniel W. His monumental
bronze sculpture of a Percheron horse's head, The Conqueror, received the
exhibition 's highest honor, the Masters of the American West Award, and was
purchased for the museum's permanent collection. Open by private appointment, ALFA is located in a tranquil
neighborhood of Pasadena , Calif. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from
First American by requesting them in writing from the Secretary of First
American at First American Bank, 8941 East Valley Blvd.

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That day has come and I am
glad," Audrey Geisel said. Seuss invented his own
creatures, with delightful results, using horns, antlers and beaks
from the zoo where his father had worked as a zookeeper.

Also on display will be some of Seuss' advertising artwork. The museum's executive
director, Robert Edison, presented Pinkham with his award at a ceremony on
Saturday, March 5, the evening before the three-week exhibition opened to
the public. More
information is available at http://www.

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Seuss " limited edition artwork.
"I remember telling Ted that there would come a day when many of
his paintings would be seen and he would thus share with his fans
another facet of himself, his private self.com.

About American Legacy Fine Arts

American Legacy Fine Arts (www. Built on the philosophy that artists should be encouraged to
exercise artistic freedom, ALFA provides art lovers with the opportunity to
expand their collections with exceptional works that have truly inspired
the artists. We thank our shareholders for their support over the
last two decades and are pleased we were able to reach this agreement.S., Washington, D.

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A principle force in the resurgence of plein -air painting, Pinkham was one
of 50 invited and juried artists who created new works of the timeless
beauty of the Sonoran Desert for this exhibition.

First Community Bancorp Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire First American Bank of Rosemead CA

8 billion in assets and 26 branches.

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On exhibit April 1-16, this will be the largest showing of the art
of Dr.

PRESS RELEASE Daniel W. Pinkham George Carlson Take Top Honors at Prestigious West Coast Museum Exhibitions

8 million in assets at March 31, 2005.1 billion in assets with
39 branches throughout Southern California, while Pacific Western would have
approximately $1.
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and First American 's public
filings with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "FRB").

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As a part of the 100th birthday of Dr.firstamerbank.sec.C.

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Seuss, from his private creations to his early advertising
drawings. Seuss"
collection. Additional
information regarding First Community Bancorp is available on the Internet at
http://www.firstcommunitybancorp.,
Washington, D.

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Included in the exhibit will be the "The Unorthodox Collection of
Taxidermy," a collection of sculptures.

Carlson , recognized as one of the country's premier sculptors, received two
awards at the eighth annual Masters of the American West Fine Art
Exhibition and Sale, held at the Autry National Center's Museum of the
American West in Los Angeles from February 5 to March 6.banksandiego. Such statements involve inherent risks and
uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond
the control of First Community and First American.
If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or if any of the
assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements proves to be incorrect,
First Community's or First American's results could differ materially from
those expressed in, implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements.

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Seuss ever displayed in Texas, and will include five
never-before-seen works from the gallery's "Secret Art of Dr., near the world-famous Rose Bowl Stadium . First American, which is located in Rosemead,
California, had $244.

ABOUT FIRST COMMUNITY BANCORP
First Community Bancorp is a bank holding company with $2. Pacific Western National Bank has 22
branches throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino
Counties, and First National Bank has 13 branches across San Diego County.

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Information regarding Pacific Western National
Bank and First National Bank is also available on the Internet at
http://www.com. All statements other than statements of historical fact
are forward-looking statements.

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AUSTIN, Texas----The Dr.95 per share after all outstanding
stock options are cashed-out. With approximately 700 shareholders and 700 loyal
business principals as clients, the Bank grew from approximately $100 million
in assets at January 1, 1998 to $245 million at March 31, 2005. Information
about the directors and executive officers of First American and their
ownership of First American stock is set forth in the proxy statement for
First American's 2005 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the FRB.
Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interests of such
participants by reading the proxy statement when it becomes available.

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Before he died in 1991,
his wife, Audrey, told him she planned to unveil his paintings to the
world. Prior
to becoming a renowned children's author, Seuss worked in advertising
for 20 years.
Matt Wagner, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Community
Bancorp commented , "First American is a very well-run bank that will
strengthen First Community and Pacific Western 's footprint in Los Angeles
County.com.

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American Legacy Fine Arts


Both artists are represented by American Legacy Fine Arts (ALFA), an art
gallery in Pasadena, Calif. For more information
on these artists, contact ALFA's Managing Director, Elaine Adams, at
626-577-7733 or visit www. Merging with the First Community organization
will give both our customers and employees the benefits of a larger, service-
oriented organization."
As of March 31, 2005, on a pro forma consolidated basis with First
American , First Community would have approximately $3. First Community and First
American caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in, implied or projected by,
such forward-looking statements.

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We look forward to continuing the tradition of
service First American's customers have come to expect, and delivering an even
greater array of products to meet its customers' business banking and personal
banking needs. Through its banks' 35
full-service community banking branches, First Community provides commercial
banking services, including real estate, construction and commercial loans, to
small and medium-sized businesses .com, respectively.

ABOUT FIRST AMERICAN BANK
First American Bank serves medium-to -small sized businesses and
professionals through locations in Rosemead, San Fernando, South Pasadena and
downtown Los Angeles. In connection with the
proposed transaction, a proxy statement will be filed with the FRB.

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