California (CA) states that you must file as a resident, if you are required to file a federal tax return. In other words if you file a federal return strictly to receive a refund and not because you are required to file than you are not required to file a CA tax return.
You can use this link to decide if you should file a tax return in CA for any potential benefit. Should I file a CA return?
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