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SECUIRITIES 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 8, 1997
CENTRAL COAST BANCORP
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 0-25418 77-0367061
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
301 Main Street, Salinas, California 93901
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408)422-6642
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events
Thomas A. Sa has resigned his position as Senior Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
effective November 28, 1997 to pursue a career in the technology
industry. His resignation was not due to any disagreement with
the Registrant
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements
Not applicable.
(b) Proforma Financial Information
Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits
None.
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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.
CENTRAL COAST BANCORP
Date: December 8, 1997 BY \S\ G. NICK VENTIMIGLIA
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G. Nick Ventimiglia
President and Chief
Executive Officer
