UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: October 10, 2003
UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES      (Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)
CALIFORNIA      (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation	000-32897     (Commission File Number)	91-2112732      (IRS Employer Identification No.)

   1525 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno, California 93710   
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number:   (559) 248-4943  

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Item 5. Other Events.

On October 10, 2003, United Security Bancshares issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. A copy of such press release is attached, and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7. Exhibits.

     (c) Exhibits

          99.1    Press Release dated October 10, 2003

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:   October 10, 2003     /S/  Kenneth L. Donahue  
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer