Exhibit 99.1

                          N O R T H B A Y B A N C O R P

                                  PRESS RELEASE



                                NORTH BAY BANCORP

                                  Press Release

                                  April 2, 2002

                               John Nerland Joins

                                   Solano Bank

For Immediate Release
April 2, 2002
Contact: Terry Robinson
         1500 Soscol Ave
         Napa, CA  94559
         707-259-2346

Vacaville,  California  - North Bay  Bancorp,  parent  company  of Solano  Bank,
announced  today the hiring of John A.  Nerland,  who upon receipt of regulatory
approval  will serve as President  and Chief  Executive  Officer of Solano Bank.
Formerly John was Executive  Vice  President and Region  Manager of the Antioch,
Concord,  & Walnut Creek offices of Civic Bank of Commerce.  Prior to that, John
held various positions with Westamerica Bank,  including Regional Vice President
of  Westamerica's  San Rafael  region.  John  holds a B.S.  from  Arizona  State
University  and an M.B.A.  from San Francisco  State  University.  John has been
active in Rotary,  the Marin Child Care  Council,  Marin Special  Olympics,  and
Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Terry  Robinson,  President  & CEO  of  North  Bay  Bancorp  commented,  "John's
excellent commercial credit background coupled with his strong sales and service
skills  make him a welcome  addition  to the team at Solano  Bank."  Glen Terry,
outgoing   President   and  CEO  of  Solano   Bank,   expects   John  to  assume
responsibilities  of acting  President  and CEO by the 15th of April.  Mr. Terry
stated,  "John's  commitment  to  community  banking  coupled  with his focus on
superior customer service are perfectly matched with the culture of Solano Bank.
I am  pleased  to be  handing  over  the  reins  to  John."  Mr.  Terry  will be
immediately  assuming  his  new  responsibilities  as  President  and CEO of The
Vintage Bank, allowing Mr. Robinson to commit his full time and attention to the
affairs of North Bay Bancorp.

These  management  changes  resulted  from strong  asset and deposit  growth and
greater demands on management. For the year ending December 31, 2001, the assets
of North Bay  Bancorp  grew by $80  million to  approximately  $327  million and
deposits grew by $76 million to approximately  $292 million.  The Company's 2001
net income was  $3,022,166  or $1.46 per share.  Income and  earnings  per share
slightly exceeded the Company's plan.

Stock for North Bay  Bancorp is quoted on the  Over-The-Counter  (OTC)  Bulletin
Board, Symbol NBAN.OB

This press  release  contains  forward-looking  statements  with  respect to the
financial condition,  results of operation and business of North Bay Bancorp and
its subsidiaries.  These include, but are not limited to, statements that relate
to or are  dependent on estimates or  assumptions  relating to the  prospects of
loan growth,  credit quality and certain operating  efficiencies  resulting from
the  operations  of The  Vintage  Bank and Solano  Bank.  These  forward-looking
statements  involve  certain  risks and  uncertainties.  Factors  that may cause
actual  results  to  differ   materially   from  those   contemplated   by  such
forward-looking  statements include, among others, the following  possibilities:
(1)  competitive   pressure  among  financial   services   companies   increases
significantly;  (2) changes in the interest  rate  environment  reduce  interest
margins; (3) general economic conditions, internationally,  nationally or in the
State of  California  are less  favorable  than  expected;  (4)  legislation  or
regulatory  requirement  or changes  adversely  affect the business in which the
combined organization will be engaged; and (5) other risks detailed in the North
Bay Bancorp reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Questions  regarding  this press release should be directed to Terry L. Robinson
(707) 259-2346.