8-K 1 form8k_dec19.htm FORM 8K DEC 19 2008 form8k_dec19.htm
 
 
 

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


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 19, 2008
 
MISSION COMMUNITY BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
California
__333-12892____
77-0559736
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File No.)
(I.R.S. Employee Identification No.)

 
581 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)
 
(805) 782-5000
 
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Not applicable
 
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Item 8.01  Other Events
 
On December 19, 2008 the Company issued a press release with respect to its receipt of approval to participate in the United States Department of the Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program.  A copy of the press release is included herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
 
Item 9.01.  Financial Statement and Exhibits
 
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Exhibit No.
  
Description
99.1
  
Press release dated December 19,  2008


SIGNATURES
 
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.
 
Dated:  December 19, 2008
MISSION COMMUNITY BANCORP
 
By:  /s/ Anita M. Robinson
 
Anita M. Robinson
President and Chief Executive Officer