ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On September 25, 2009, United Security Bancshares issued a press release disclosing its election to defer the interest payments on the Company's $15.0 million of junior subordinated debentures relating to its trust preferred securities. A copy of such press release is attached, and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits.

EXHIBIT #
99.1 Press release of United Security Bancshares dated September 25, 2009