In the sprit of trying to be helpful, one can gain residency by:
- having a physical address for over 1 year.
- Pay into state taxes.
- the one year does not include here for purpose of going to school.
No body can prove intent. Intent is what you say. Just don’t say you do not intent on staying in CA.
Meaning, easiest way is move back, get a job, file taxes for 1 year. Have a car registered, driver’s license, and have bills (utility).
Before google map was a thing, people used to rent mailboxes that have address that look like home addresses…