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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. ___)*

First Community Bancorp (Name of Issuer)
  Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities)
  31983B101 (CUSIP Number)
  12/31/00 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

[  ]

[  ]

[X] Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

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SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP NO.  31983B101

1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
John M. Eggemeyer

2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
Not Applicable (a)  [ ]
(b)  [ ]

3. SEC USE ONLY
  

4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S.A.

NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH:	5.	SOLE VOTING POWER   141,398
	6.	SHARED VOTING POWER   926,375
	7.	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER   141,398
	8.	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER   926,375

9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,067,773

10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) [X]

11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
26.9%

12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
John M. Eggemeyer - IN
(John M. Eggemeyer is 100% owner of Eggemeyer Advisory Corp., which in turn owns a 45% voting interest in Castle Creek LLC, which is the sole managing general partners of three investment funds: Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund I, LP, Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIa, LP. and Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIb, LP and thus can be construed to control the shares owned by the three Funds but disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares held by the Funds).

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SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP NO.  31983B101

1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Eggemeyer Advisory Corp.

2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
Not Applicable (a)  [ ]
(b)  [ ]

3. SEC USE ONLY
  

4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware

NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH:	5.	SOLE VOTING POWER   0
	6.	SHARED VOTING POWER   926,375
	7.	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER   0
	8.	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER   926,375

9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
926,375

10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) [X ]

11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
23.3%

12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO (An S-Corporation 100% owned by John M. Eggemeyer)
(Eggemeyer Advisory Corp., which owns a 45% voting interest in Castle Creek Capital LLC, the sole managing general partners of three investment funds: Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund I, LP, Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIa, LP, and Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIb, LP can be construed to control the shares owned by the three Funds but disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares held by the Funds).

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SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP NO.  31983B101

1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Castle Creek Capital, LLC

2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
Not Applicable (a)  [ ]
(b)  [ ]

3. SEC USE ONLY
  

4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware

NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH:	5.	SOLE VOTING POWER   926,375
	6.	SHARED VOTING POWER   -0-
	7.	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER   926,375
	8.	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER   -0-

9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
926,375

10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) [X ]

11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
23.3%

12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
PN
(Castle Creek Capital LLC is the sole managing general partner of three investment funds: Castle Creek Partners Fund I, LP, Castle Creek Capital Partners IIa, LP, and Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIb, LP and as such can be construed to control the shares owned by the three Funds but disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares held by the Funds).

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SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP NO.  31983B101

1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund I, LP

2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
Not Applicable (a)  [ ]
(b)  [ ]

3. SEC USE ONLY
  

4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware

NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH:	5.	SOLE VOTING POWER   602,869
	6.	SHARED VOTING POWER   -0-
	7.	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER   602,869
	8.	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER   -0-

9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
602,869

10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)       Not Applicable [ ]

11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
15.2%

12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
PN

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SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP NO.  31983B101

1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIa, LP

2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
Not Applicable (a)  [ ]
(b)  [ ]

3. SEC USE ONLY
  

4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware

NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH:	5.	SOLE VOTING POWER   227,435
	6.	SHARED VOTING POWER   -0-
	7.	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER   227,435
	8.	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER   -0-

9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
227,435

10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)       Not applicable [ ]

11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
5.7%

12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
PN

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SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP NO.  31983B101

1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIb, LP

2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
Not Applicable (a)  [ ]
(b)  [ ]

3. SEC USE ONLY
  

4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware

NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH:	5.	SOLE VOTING POWER   96,071
	6.	SHARED VOTING POWER   -0-
	7.	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER   96,071
	8.	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER   -0-

9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
296,071

10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)       Not applicable [ ]

11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
2.4%

12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
PN

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Item 1(a).

NAME OF ISSUER:  First Community Bancorp

Item 1(b).

ADDRESS OF ISSUER’S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:  

6110 El Tordo
Rancho Santa Fe, California 92067

Item 2(a).

NAME OF PERSON FILING:   This Schedule 13G is being filed on behalf of the following persons (the “Reporting Persons”):

   (1)  John M. Eggemeyer

   (2)  Eggemeyer Advisory Corp.

   (3)  Castle Creek Capital, LLC

   (4)  Castle Creek Partners Fund I, LP

   (5)  Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIa, LP

   (6)  Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIb, LP

Item 2(b).

ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE:    The principal business office of the Reporting Persons is:

6110 El Tordo
Rancho Santa Fe, California 92067

Item 2(c).

CITIZENSHIP:   John M. Eggemeyer is a United States Citizen. Eggemeyer Advisory Corp. is a Delaware corporation. Castle Creek Capital, LLC is a Delaware Limited Liability Company. Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund I, LP, Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIa, LP and Castle Creek Partners Fund IIb, LP are Delaware limited partnerships.

Item 2(d).

TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES:   Common stock, no par value (the “Common Stock”).

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Item 2(e).

CUSIP NUMBER:   The CUSIP is #31983B101

Item 3.

If This Statement is Filed Pursuant to Rule 13D-1(b) or 13D-2(b) or (c), Check Whether the Person Filing is a:

(a) [  ] Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Exchange Act;

(b) [  ] Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Exchange Act;

(c) [  ] Insurance Company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Exchange Act;

(d) [  ] Investment Company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act;

(e) [  ] An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

(f) [  ] An employee benefit plan or Endowment Fund in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

(g) [  ] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

(h) [  ] A savings association as defined in Section 13(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act;

(i) [  ] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act;

(j) [  ] Group in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).
If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), check this box. [  ]

Not applicable. This statement is being filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(d).

Item 4.

Ownership:

(a) Amount beneficially owned:

John M. Eggemeyer
Eggemeyer Advisory Corp.
Castle Creek Capital, LLC
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund I, LP
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIa, LP
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIb, LP

1,067,773
926,375
926,375
602,869
227,435
296,071

(b) Percent of class:

John M. Eggemeyer
Eggemeyer Advisory Corp.
Castle Creek Capital, LLC
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund I, LP
26.9%
23.3%
23.3%
15.2%

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Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIa, LP
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIb, LP

5.7%
2.4%

(c) Number of shares as to which the person has:

(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:

John M. Eggemeyer
Eggemeyer Advisory Corp.
Castle Creek Capital, LLC
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund I, LP
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIa, LP
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIb, LP

141,398
- -0-
926,375
602,869
227,435
96,071

(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:

John M. Eggemeyer
Eggemeyer Advisory Corp.
Castle Creek Capital, LLC
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund I, LP
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIa, LP
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIb, LP

926,375
926,375
- -0-
- -0-
- -0-
- -0-

(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

John M. Eggemeyer
Eggemeyer Advisory Corp.
Castle Creek Capital, LLC
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund I, LP
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIa, LP
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIb, LP

141,398
- -0-
926,375
602,869
227,435
96,071

(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

John M. Eggemeyer
Eggemeyer Advisory Corp.
Castle Creek Capital, LLC
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund I, LP
926,375
926,375
- -0-
- -0-

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Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIa, LP
Castle Creek Capital Partners Fund IIb, LP

- -0-
- -0-

Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class:

Not Applicable.

Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person:

Not Applicable.

Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company:

Not Applicable.

Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group:

Not Applicable.

Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group:

Not Applicable.

Item 10. Certifications:

Not Applicable.

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SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

February 14, 2001	JOHN M. EGGEMEYER
	By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
		John M. Eggemeyer III

EGGEMEYER ADVISORY CORP.
By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
	John M. Eggemeyer III President

CASTLE CREEK CAPITAL, LLC
By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
	John M. Eggemeyer III President

CASTLE CREEK CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND I, LP
By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
	John M. Eggemeyer III President

CASTLE CREEK CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND IIA, LP
By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
	John M. Eggemeyer III President

CASTLE CREEK CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND IIB, LP
By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
	John M. Eggemeyer III President

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

Exhibit A
Description

Agreement of Joint Filing, dated as of February 14, 2001, by and among John M. Eggemeyer, Eggemeyer Advisory Corp., Castle Creek Capital, LLC, Castle Creek Partners Fund I, LP, Castle Creek Partners Fund IIa, LP and Castle Creek Partners Fund IIb, LP.

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EX-99.A

EXHIBIT A

AGREEMENT OF JOINT FILING

           In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13G, and any amendments thereto, with respect to the Common Stock, no par value per share, of First Community Bancorp. and that this agreement be included as an Exhibit to such filing.

           This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement.

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           IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned hereby executes this Agreement as of February 14, 2001.

JOHN M. EGGEMEYER
By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
	John M. Eggemeyer III

EGGEMEYER ADVISORY CORP.
By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
	John M. Eggemeyer III President

CASTLE CREEK CAPITAL, LLC
By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
	John M. Eggemeyer III President

CASTLE CREEK CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND I, LP
By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
	John M. Eggemeyer III President

CASTLE CREEK CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND IIA, LP
By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
	John M. Eggemeyer III President

CASTLE CREEK CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND IIB, LP
By:	/s/ John M. Eggemeyer III
	John M. Eggemeyer III President