NORTH VALLEY BANCORP
EXHIBIT 10.LL
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                               SUBLEASE-EXTENSION

This Sublease Extension is executed as of the date set forth by the signatures
hereon and is by and between NORTH SATE GROCERY, INC., a California corporation
(the "Landlord"), whose address is P.O. Box 0439, Cottonwood, California 96022
and North Valley Bank (the "Tenant"), a California corporation, whose current
address is P.O. Box 994630, Redding, CA 96099-4630.

                                    RECITALS

      A.    Lessor desires to execute the "extended term" option effective
            January 1, 2003, per Article 3, paragraph 3.2 of the original Lease
            entered into on December 31, 1997.

      B.    A copy of the above referenced Lease is attached.

EXECUTED at Cottonwood, California on the dates hereinafter set forth.

                                    LANDLORD:

                                    NORTH STATE GROCERY, INC.

                                    By:
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                                       RICHARD E. MORGAN, JR.
                                       President

                                    Date:
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                                    TENANT:

                                    /s/
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                                    NORTH VALLEY BANK

                                    Date: 8-7-03
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                                       95

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