TRICO BANCSHARES

63 Constitution Drive

Chico, CA 95973

October 26, 2021

VIA EDGAR

Division of Corporation Finance

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Attention: David Gessert

Re: TriCo Bancshares

Registration Statement on Form S-4

Filed October 20, 2021

File No. 333-260365

To Whom It May Concern:

TriCo Bancshares respectfully requests that the Securities and Exchange Commission cause the above-referenced registration statement to become effective at 4:30 p.m., Eastern time, on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, or as soon thereafter as practicable.

Please contact David Gershon of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP at (415) 774-3120 with any questions you may have concerning this request. In addition, please notify Mr. Gershon when this request for acceleration has been granted.

Very truly yours,
TRICO BANCSHARES
By:	/s/ Peter G. Wiese
Name:	Peter G. Wiese
Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer