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 17, 1997 as to Notes 7 and 13), appearing in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K/A of California Commercial Bankshares for the year ended
December 31, 1996.
    
 
   
Los Angeles, California
April 29, 1997