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

TriCo Bancshares

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California		0-10661		94-2792841
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission File No.)		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)				Identification No.)

63 Constitution Drive, Chico, California		95973
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (530) 898-0300

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 8.01: Other Events

On April 28, 2011, TriCo Bancshares announced its quarterly earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

99.1

Press release dated April 28, 2011

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 thereunto duly authorized.