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Temecula Valley Bancorp Inc. [Letterhead]


                                 January 2, 2009


Dear Shareholder:

     You recently received from us consent solicitation materials dated December
17, 2008 ("Consent  Materials").  The Consent  Materials  requested  shareholder
action to approve an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to authorize the
issuance of preferred shares by Temecula Valley Bancorp Inc (the "Proposal").

     Please be advised  that our Board of  Directors  has  extended  the date by
which  shareholders can return their consent forms which are part of the Consent
Materials.  The new expiration date is 5:00 P.M.,  California  Time, on February
13, 2009. The Proposal will be approved when we received  enough consents before
February 13, 2009 (unless extended by our Board of Directors).

     Our Board of Directors recommends that you "Consent" to the Proposal.


    YOUR PARTICIPATION IS VERY IMPORTANT. PLEASE TAKE ACTION ON THE PROPOSAL
                                 WITHOUT DELAY.


     If you have any  questions  relating  to the Consent  Materials  or need to
request additional Consent  Materials,  you may contact Marty Plourd,  President
and Chief Operating Officer at (951) 694-1529.




Sincerely,                             Sincerely,



Neil M. Cleveland                      Frank Basirico, Jr.
Chairman of the                        Chief Executive Officer
Board