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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) November 9, 2000
COMMUNITY BANCORP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 000-26505 33-0859334
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(State or other jurisdiction (File number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
130 WEST FALLBROOK STREET, FALLBROOK, CA 92028
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number: (760) 723-8811
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(Former name and former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5 OTHER EVENTS
A copy of the press release issued on October 17, 2000 in connection
with the declaration of a 5% stock dividend payable on November 30, 2000 to
shareholders of record on November 15, 2000 is attached as Exhibit 99a
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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.
Dated: November 9, 2000 COMMUNITY BANCORP INC.
By: /s/ Thomas E. Swanson
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Thomas E. Swanson
President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99A Press Release of October 17, 2000 5
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