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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></p>

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<p align="center"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Washington, D.C.&nbsp; 20549</font></p>

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<p align="center"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></b></p>

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<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Date of Report:&nbsp; January 5, 2005</font></p>

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<p align="center"><b><font size="5" face="Times New Roman">REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP<br />
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Press release regarding the following:</font></p>

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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Redwood Empire Bancorp declares quarterly cash dividend on its Common Stock.</font></p>

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<h2><b><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Item 9.01.&nbsp; Financial Statements and Exhibits<br />
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">99.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Press Release of Redwood Empire Bancorp dated January 5, 2005.</font></p>

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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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
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REB 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report:  January 5, 2005
REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP
(Exact number of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California
File No. 0-19231
68-0166366
(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporated or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
111 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, California
95404-4905
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(707) 573-4800
Item 8.01.  Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
Press release regarding the following:
Redwood Empire Bancorp declares quarterly cash dividend on its Common Stock.
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.       Press Release of Redwood Empire Bancorp dated January 5, 2005.
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:
01-05-05
REDWOOD EMPIRE BANCORP
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ Kim McClaran
Kim McClaran
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer