INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
 
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
33-39926 of California Commercial Bankshares on Form S-8 of our report dated
January 24, 1997 (March 18, 1997 as to Notes 7 and 13), appearing in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K of California Commercial Bankshares for the year ended
December 31, 1996.
 
Deloitte & Touche LLP
 
Los Angeles, California
March 27, 1997