To add to Jugulator20 any instate school would be fine taking premed classes. Save your money for med school instead. Don’t get hung up on prestige for undergrad because just going to an elite school is no guarantee of admission to med school. It’s all based on your performance. I am sure there are lots of research opportunities in California schools. Also lots of college graduates are taking one or two gap years to work and gain more experience before going to med school. Keep your career options open and have a plan B.