CARDIFF ENERGY CORP. (the "Company") (TSX-V: "CRS") has accepted the resignation of Bob Stewart from the Board of Directors effective as of January 7, 2013. Mr. Stewart is moving in a new direction in his business endeavors and the Company would like to wish him well and thank Mr. Stewart for his contributions.

About the Company

Cardiff is an emerging junior oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and gas properties. Cardiff is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol CRS. For additional details please visit Cardiff's website at www.cardiffenergy.com.

For more information, contact Greg Campbell, Secretary, at 604-505-4380

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"Lorne Torhjelm"

Lorne Torhjelm,

President and Chief Executive Officer

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This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of the Company. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are exploration risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulations.

The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. As a result, we cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize and the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities laws.

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