ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On November 6, 2008, Venoco, Inc. issued a press release reporting financial results and operating information for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 and related information. A copy of the release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

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Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release, dated November 6, 2008.

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