As you have noted, the CA state return doesn't actually use box 16 n the state return; it starts with the federal numbers.
Please see these other post in the Community; I think they will answer your questions on how to enter your paid family leave so that it is not taxable in CA.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/paid-family-leave-pfl-income-in-california/...
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/clarification-regarding-paid-family-leave-edd-cal...
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