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 (Date of earliest event reported): June 30, 2004 COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 000-23575 77-0446957 (State or other jurisdiction Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) Commission File Number: 000-23575 445 Pine Avenue, Goleta, California 93117 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (805) 692-5821 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On June 30, 2004, Community West Bancshares issued a press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99-1 announcing the appointment of a new director, C. Richard Whiston. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Exhibit : 99.1 Press release dated June 30, 2004 entitled "C Richard Whiston Named Director of Community West Bancshares." SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirement 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. Date: June 30, 2004 COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES By: ------------------- Charles G. Baltuskonis Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer