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Based on the facts that you have mentioned, you do not qualify to claim residency in Nevada. You have to be physically present to be able to claim residency in Nevada.
Residency Requirements in Nevada
California is one of the states that has stricter requirements for filing the state return while living abroad. In the absence of all details I cannot determine if you need to file California return as a resident. Please see the attached article for more information.
How to file state tax for US expat using TurboTax?
