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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000773478-16-000063
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	497K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		4
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160317
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160317
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20160317

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA TAX FREE TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000773478
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497K
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	002-99112
		FILM NUMBER:		161512718

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
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