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PIMCO CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND III

PIMCO NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND III

REPORT RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2009

NEW YORK, June 8, 2009 -- PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund III (NYSE: PZC) and PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund III (NYSE: PYN) (the "Funds") today announced their results for the fiscal quarter and six months ended March 31, 2009. The Funds' are closed-end management investment companies. The investment objective of each Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal income tax. California Municipal Income Fund III also seeks to provide current income exempt from California state income taxes. New York Municipal Income Fund III also seeks to provide current income exempt from New York state and city income taxes.

(a) Net assets are inclusive of market value of Preferred Shares of $125 million and $185 million at March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008, respectively for California Municipal Income III and $32 million and $47 million at March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008, respectively for New York Municipal Income III.

(b) Note that generally there is a close correlation between what the Funds earn (net of expenses) and what they pay in monthly dividends. However, since earning rates fluctuate from month to month while monthly dividends have remained relatively stable, there will be periods when the Funds may over-earn or under- earn their monthly dividend which would have the effect of adding to or subtracting from the Funds' undistributed net investment income balances. The Funds' management analyzes current and projected net earning rates prior to recommending dividend amounts to the Funds' Board of Trustees for declaration. There can be no assurance that the current dividend rates or the undistributed net investment income balances will remain constant. Inclusive of amount accrued under swap agreements, in accordance with federal income tax treatment.

Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz Global Investors of America L.P., serves as the Funds' investment manager and is a member of Munich-based Allianz Group (NYSE:AZ). Pacific Investment Management Company LLC, an Allianz Global Investors Fund Management affiliate, serves as the Funds' sub-adviser.

The Funds' daily New York Stock Exchange closing prices, net asset values per share, as well as other information, is available at http://www.allianzinvestors.com/closedendfunds or by calling the Funds' shareholder servicing agent at (866) 298-8462.

The financial information contained herein is solely based upon the data available at the time of publication of this press release, and there is no assurance that any future results will be the same or similar to what is reported herein. Information that was obtained from third party sources we believe to be reliable is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. This press release contains no recommendations to buy or sell any specific securities and should not be considered investment advice of any kind. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the investment returns generated by the Funds' will fluctuate. There can be no assurance that the Funds will meet their stated objectives. The Funds' ability to pay dividends to common shareholders is subject to the restrictions in its registration statements, By-laws and other governing documents as well as the Investment Company Act of 1940. In making any investment decision, individuals should utilize other information sources and the advice of their own professional adviser.