ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 30, 2009, Sierra Bancorp issued a press release announcing its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.

The information in this report (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit Number Description

99.1 Press Release dated October 30, 2009

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