8-K

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) July 30, 2007

PACIFIC COAST NATIONAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California	000-51960	61-1453556
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

905 Calle Amanecer, Suite 100
San Clemente, California 92673-6275

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(949) 361-4300
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02.  Appointment of Principal Officers.

         The information in this Current Report and in the accompanying exhibit is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

         On July 30, 2007, Pacific Coast National Bancorp issued a press release announcing the appointment of Stanley M. Cruse as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. A copy of this press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.


            (d)     The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report.

                     Exhibit 99.1        Press release dated July 30, 2007

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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.

	PACIFIC COAST NATIONAL BANCORP
Dated:  August 15, 2007	By:	/s/ Michael Hahn
	Name:	Michael Hahn
	Title:	President

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Exhibit Number	Exhibit Title
99	Press release dated July 30, 2007

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EX-99.1

Pacific Coast
National Bank Press
Release

Contact: Michael S. Hahn
President & COO
949-361-4300

For Immediate Release

PACIFIC COAST NATIONAL BANCORP ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF
STANLEY M. CRUSE AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER

Photo attached:
Stanley M. Cruse
Executive Vice President
Chief Credit Officer

San Clemente, CA - July 30, 2007
Pacific Coast National Bancorp announced today that Stanley M. Cruse has been appointed the Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for Pacific Coast National Bank. Prior to joining PCNB, Cruse served as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for Discovery Bank in San Marcos. He has over 35 years of commercial banking experience including time with Discovery Bank and Business Bank of California.

Michael Hahn, President of Pacific Coast said, "Stanley Cruse is a perfect fit for our Bank. He has played a critical role in increasing earning assets at other banks. As PCNB grows exponentially, his experience in risk management will be crucial. In addition, he is a proven community leader, which fits well with our commitment to the communities that we serve."

Cruse cited the family atmosphere and the team approach within PCNB's management as the deciding factors in his acceptance of this position. "I am happy to contribute my experience to this growing bank. Knowing the infrastructure that has been out into place over the last two years, it's an excellent place to work, with a bright future."

Pacific Coast National Bank offers a broad range of commercial and consumer banking services, headquartered in San Clemente with offices in San Clemente and Encinitas. Shares are offered under the symbol PCST.ob. Visit www.pacificcoastnationalbank.com.