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1st Century Bank Sponsored 3rd Annual Walk for Wishes Make-A-Wish Foundation

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  Published in Business and Finance on Friday, June 4th 2010 at 12:30 GMT by Market Wire
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LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - June 4, 2010) - 1^st Century Bank (NASDAQ: [ FCTY ]) sponsored and participated in the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles' 3^rd Annual Walk for Wishes. The event took place on Saturday, May 15^th and raised over $200,000.

The funds raised will be used to help grant the wishes of more than 30 children in Los Angeles County.

"1^st Century Bank was honored to sponsor and participate in the 3^rd Annual Walk for Wishes," said President, Jason P. DiNapoli. "As a local Southern California community bank, we are committed to giving back to the very community in which we work and live. To help make a child's wish come true, is the ultimate form of giving."

About Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Since 1983, they have brightened the lives of over 6,800 children.

1^st Century Bank had a team of 10 walkers. The team of staff, family and friends enjoyed the event and look forward to participating in the 4^th Annual Walk for Wishes next year.

About 1^st Century Bancshares, Inc.

1st Century Bancshares, Inc. is a publicly owned company traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "FCTY." The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, 1st Century Bank, N.A., is a full service commercial bank headquartered in the Century City area of Los Angeles. The Bank's primary focus is relationship banking to family owned and closely held small and middle market businesses, professional service firms and high net worth individuals, real estate investors, medical professionals, and entrepreneurs. The Company maintains a website at [ www.1stcenturybank.com ]. By including the foregoing website address link, the Company does not intend to incorporate by reference any material contained therein.