United Security Bancshares - 1.96% is 15th Best Return on Assets > $500 Million

FRESNO, Calif., June 23  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Independent Banker Magazine in its June 2006 edition, ranked United Security Bank for 2005 as 15th highest for Return on Assets of 1.96% among ICBA (Independent Community Bankers of America) members across the nation with $500 million or more in total assets. The report appears in the magazine's current June issue titled "Community Bank Top Earners" beginning on page 24.

Dennis R. Woods, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Security Bancshares (http://www.unitedsecuritybank.com/) (NASDAQ:UBFO) said, "It's a great pleasure to be acknowledged for outstanding performance among peers on a national level. We are very pleased to be included in this prestigious list of high performing banks. Our appearance in the report highlights what we constantly strive to achieve, consistent growth of shareholder value. It is likewise rewarding to be the only bank headquartered in Central California to make the list."

United Security Bancshares is a $650 million bank holding company for United Security Bank, the largest community bank head quartered in the Central San Joaquin Valley. The Bank operates ten branch offices, as well as four loan centers, administrative offices and a data center. For more information about Bank visit our web site at http://www.unitedsecuritybank.com/. 

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