Do the California forms instructions say that California accepts the federal extension, and only requires a CA extension if you're making a payment?
California doesn't require an extension be filed if there's no amount due:
From the 565 booklet: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2022/2022-565-booklet.html
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