Exhibit 99.1 NORTH BAY BANCORP PRESS RELEASE February 9, 2001 The Board of Directors of North Bay Bancorp, holding company for The Vintage Bank and Solano Bank, has declared a 5% stock dividend and a $.20 per share cash dividend for shareholders of record as of March 1, 2001. Both dividends are payable on March 20, 2001. President & CEO Terry Robinson noted that this marks the second consecutive year that North Bay Bancorp has paid a 5% stock dividend and a $.20 per share cash dividend. Prior to forming the holding company, The Vintage Bank paid 5% stock dividends for nine consecutive years and a cash dividend for five consecutive years. Stock of North Bay Bancorp is quoted on the Over-The-Counter (OTC) Bulletin Board, Symbol NBAN. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions regarding this press release should be directed to Terry L. Robinson, (707) 258-3969.