I don't know why you can't find the California Schedule CA(540). It should be right after the 540 return. The pdf file should have the federal 1040, then any federal schedules and forms, then the 540 then the CA(540) etc. There might be another federal set at the end that would go with the CA return.
Why do you have a federal Schedule A if you are taking the Standard Deduction? Oh and yes the state will look at the federal schedule A deductions you entered to see if they can be used for state.
What do you have on the 540 line 18 for Itemized or Standard Deduction? Why do you you want to take the Standard Deduction if the itemized deductions are more?
