Exhibit 23.1

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-
74616 of Sierra Bancorp on Form S-8 of our report on the consolidated financial
statements of Bank of the Sierra and subsidiary, dated February 2, 2001,
appearing in this Annual Report on Form10-K of Sierra Bancorp for the year ended
December 31, 2001.

                           /s/ McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP

Pasadena, California
March 27, 2002