| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ZIN | California red, briefly |
| MERLOT | California red |
| MERLOT | A California red |
| DANI | "... California" (Red Hot Chili Peppers song) |
| DANI | ".. California": Red Hot Chili Peppers hit |
| UCLA | California campus, briefly |
| NINERS | California NFL team, briefly |
| CABO | Baja California port, briefly |
| LAA | California ball club, briefly |
