With 32 public universities in California of all levels of selectivity, wide coverage of majors, course articulation with California CCs, and financial aid (that is typically unavailable at out of state publics), wouldn’t it be a good idea for them to consider in state public options?
California public universities do not require SAT or ACT scores (or anything high school based) for junior level transfers. Some high school items may be optionally used for some requirements.