@john699 , if the ITIN has not been issued ( nor refused ) by the Oct deadline for state of CA, then I suggest that you prepare the state return using dummy SSN/ITIN, print, then snopake the dummy tax id, hand write in NRA ( just as you did on the federal return ) and then mail this state return along with a copy of the federal return including a note explaining that you have applied for ITIN for you wife ( whom is a resident of CA ) and are awaiting IRS decision. Thereafter ( or now ) call the CA franchise tax board and discuss this situation with them.
Don't worry, it will work
Stay safe
