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November 28, 2003



Dear Shareholders:

Enclosed is our quarterly tri-fold for the three and nine months ended September
30, 2003. As a  shareholder  of California  Independent  Bancorp  (CIBN) you are
aware that we have  entered  into a  definitive  agreement to be merged with and
into  Humboldt  Bancorp.  A special  meeting of  shareholders  is scheduled  for
Monday,  December  15th,  2003  beginning at 6:00 PM at our Colusa Avenue branch
located at 777  Colusa  Avenue in Yuba City.  You should  have  received a proxy
statement/prospectus  and proxy card to vote on the  merger.  Please  review the
documents  carefully.  Your vote on the merger and related proposal is important
and if you have not already voted, please do so.

We are excited about the synergy the two banks bring together.  Humboldt Bancorp
working  through its principal  operating  subsidiary,  Humboldt  Bank, and also
operating as Tehama Bank and Capitol Valley Bank  divisions all embrace  similar
cultures and relationship-oriented  community bank focus. This merger creates an
opportunity  for us to offer  enhanced  products  and  services,  plus  expanded
lending capabilities,  which should benefit our customers and provide for future
growth.

California Independent Bancorp, the holding company for Feather River State Bank
founded in 1976, had total assets of $376 million as of September 30, 2003. This
franchise has served our  shareholders  and customers  well over its  twenty-six
year  history.  The  markets  served by Feather  River  State Bank are among the
fastest growing in the state and include nine branches in Sutter,  Yuba, Colusa,
Yolo and Placer counties.

We take great pride in the  loyalty,  professionalism  and daily  efforts of our
employees  that have  consistently  added value to the  Company,  community  and
customers  they serve.  It is with these like values that they will  continue to
work for the success of Feather River State Bank as a division of Humboldt Bank.

While this merger is pending  approval  by you,  the  shareholders,  we would be
remiss if we did not take this  opportunity to thank you for your part in making
California Independent Bancorp a company in which we can all be proud.

Sincerely,


John Jelavich
President & Chief Executive