You may have to file Federal taxes and you may have to file State taxes. Federal taxes are filed regardless of the state you live in. State taxes are filed based on the State's rule for taxable income based on various criteria.
In your example, if California is requiring you to file a return based on your earnings, it can only mean State taxes.
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