GTE CALIFORNIA INC
10-Q, 1995-08-11
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                                 UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C. 20549

                                  FORM 10-Q

                                  (Mark One)


[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
    Exchange Act of 1934


For the period ended      June 30, 1995                                    

                                     or

[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
    Exchange Act of 1934


For the transition period from                     to                      


Commission File Number:    1-6417                                          


                        GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED                        
         (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           CALIFORNIA                                          95-0510200  
   (State or other jurisdiction of                         (IRS. Employer
    Incorporation or organization)                      Identification No.)


   One GTE Place, Thousand Oaks, California                    91362-3811  
  (Address of principal executive offices)                     (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code      805-372-6000       

                                                                           
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last 
report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act 
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                                                      YES  X   NO     

The Company had 69,438,190 shares of $20 par value common stock outstanding 
at July 31, 1995.  The Company's common stock is 100% owned by GTE 
Corporation.


<TABLE>
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

<CAPTION>
                                    Three Months Ended         Six Months Ended
                                         June 30,                  June 30,         
                                    1995         1994          1995         1994   
                                               (Thousands of Dollars)
<S>                             <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
OPERATING REVENUES:
  Local network services         $  315,133   $  230,887    $  627,916   $  470,575
  Network access services           167,588      168,562       356,936      330,334
  Long distance services            110,056      245,428       216,060      479,454
  Equipment sales and services       40,910       34,129        79,096       70,806
  Other                              25,893        9,857        46,899       33,059

                                    659,580      688,863     1,326,907    1,384,228


OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Cost of sales and services        155,131      146,309       306,214      296,972
  Depreciation and amortization     148,066      143,397       295,760      287,946
  Marketing, selling, general
    and administrative              223,249      217,736       418,789      418,474

                                    526,446      507,442     1,020,763    1,003,392

  Net operating income              133,134      181,421       306,144      380,836


OTHER (INCOME) DEDUCTIONS:
  Interest expense                   26,837       26,681        53,973       46,988
  Other - net                          (649)      (1,535)       (1,974)      (2,609)


INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES          106,946      156,275       254,145      336,457


INCOME TAXES                         46,310       63,537       105,606      136,763


NET INCOME                       $   60,636   $   92,738    $  148,539   $  199,694
</TABLE>



Per share data is omitted since the Company's common stock is 100% owned by GTE 
Corporation (GTE).

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY

         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                          AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                                 Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                                      June 30,             June 30,     
                                   1995      1994       1995      1994  

     Net income                  $   60.6  $   92.7   $  148.5  $  199.7

Net income decreased 35% or $32.1 and 26% or $51.2 for the three and six 
months ended June 30, 1995, respectively, compared to the same periods in 
1994.  These decreases are the result of lower operating income primarily 
due to decreases in operating revenues associated with the Implementation 
Rate Design (IRD) discussed below.

On January 1, 1995, pursuant to an order issued by the California Public 
Utilities Commission (CPUC), competition in long distance services (without 
customer pre-subscription) became effective in California.  The order also 
provided for rate rebalancing with significant rate reductions for long 
distance services and network access services while increasing basic local 
network services rates closer to the actual cost of providing such service.  
Although the CPUC intended for the rate rebalancing to be revenue neutral, 
its ultimate effect on total revenues is dependent, in part, on the extent 
to which long distance services rate reductions result in increased calling 
volumes.  The decision does not permit rate increases to compensate for 
competitive losses of market share.  In the first six months of 1995, total 
revenues decreased by approximately $105 as a result of the implementation 
of this order.  

  OPERATING REVENUES

                                 Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                                      June 30,             June 30,     
                                   1995      1994       1995      1994  

     Local network services      $  315.1  $  230.9   $  627.9  $  470.6
     Network access services        167.6     168.6      356.9     330.3
     Long distance services         110.1     245.4      216.1     479.4
     Equipment sales & services      40.9      34.1       79.1      70.8
     Other                           25.9       9.9       46.9      33.1
       Total operating revenues  $  659.6  $  688.9   $1,326.9  $1,384.2


Operating revenues decreased 4% or $29.3 and 4% or $57.3 for the three and 
six months ended June 30, 1995, respectively, compared to the same periods 
in 1994.




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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY

         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                    AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Local network services revenues increased 36% or $84.2 and 33% or $157.3 
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1995, respectively, compared to 
the same periods in 1994.  These increases are primarily the result of 
$70.4 and $136.2 in rate increases associated with the IRD for the three 
and six months ended June 30, 1995, respectively.  The number of access 
lines increased 2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 1995, 
compared to the same periods in 1994.  This growth generated additional 
revenues of $4.4 and $7.4, respectively.

Network access services revenues decreased less than 1% or $1.0 and 
increased 8% or $26.6 for the three and six months ended June 30, 1995, 
respectively, compared to the same periods in 1994.  Minutes of use 
increased 9% and 8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 1995, 
respectively, compared to the same periods in 1994.  These increases 
generated  additional revenues of $4.4 and $11.6, respectively.  The 
decrease for the three months ended June 30, 1995 is primarily due to a 
$4.7 reduction in interstate access revenues associated with price 
reductions and a $0.4 reduction in intrastate access revenues associated 
with the annual California rate index filing, partially offset by a $0.7 
increase in revenues associated with the IRD and the increase in minutes of 
use.  The increase for the six months ended June 30, 1995 is primarily the 
result of $22.1 in nonrecurring favorable carrier settlement activities 
recorded in the first quarter of 1995, primarily reflecting a switched 
access meet point billing settlement with Pacific Bell for the period 
January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1994.  In addition, the increase for 
the six months ended June 30, 1995 is due to a $3.3 increase in revenues 
associated with the IRD and the increase in minutes of use, partially 
offset by a $6.8 reduction in interstate access revenues associated with 
price changes and a $0.9 reduction in intrastate access revenues associated 
with the annual California rate index filing.

Long distance services revenues decreased 55% or $135.3 and 55% or $263.3 
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1995, respectively, compared to 
the same periods in 1994.  These decreases are primarily the result of 
$128.5 and $248.8 in rate reductions associated with the previously 
mentioned IRD for the three and six months ended June 30, 1995, 
respectively.

Equipment sales and services revenues increased 20% or $6.8 and 12% or $8.3 
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1995, respectively, compared to 
the same periods in 1994.  These increases are primarily due to growth in 
voice messaging, increases in radio paging revenues and increases in 
billing and collection revenues.

Other operating revenues increased $16.0 and $13.8 for the three and six 
months ended June 30, 1995, respectively, compared to the same periods in 
1994.  The increase for the three months ended June 30, 1995 is primarily 
due to a $2.3 increase in revenues associated with the IRD, a $1.8 growth 
in operator services revenue, a $0.9 increase in collections of late  



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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY

         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                    AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)


payment fees and a $7.0 increase in directory publication revenues 
resulting from the delay of certain directory publications from the first 
quarter to the second quarter of 1995.  The increase for the six months 
ended June 30, 1995 is primarily due to a $4.6 increase in revenues 
associated with the IRD, a $4.0 growth in operator services revenues and a 
$3.7 increase in collections of late payment fees.

  OPERATING EXPENSES

                                 Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                                      June 30,             June 30,     
                                   1995      1994       1995      1994  

     Operating expenses          $  526.4  $  507.4   $1,020.8  $1,003.4

Operating expenses increased 4% or $19.0 and 2% or $17.4 for the three and 
six months ended June 30, 1995, respectively, compared to the same periods 
in 1994.

The increase for the three months ended June 30, 1995, is primarily due to 
a $4.9 increase in labor charges related to flood damage incurred during 
the first quarter of 1995, a $4.7 increase in depreciation primarily 
associated with additions to plant balances, an increase of $5.4 related to 
changes in plan participation in the Company's incentive compensation 
program and $10.2 of higher costs associated with shared assets, 
uncollectible inter-exchange carrier receivables and advertising expenses.  
These increases are partially offset by $7.9 of lower labor and benefits 
costs associated with the Company's re-engineering plan initiated in 1994 
and a $4.9 settlement gain recorded in the second quarter of 1995 which 
resulted from lump-sum payments from the Company's pension plans.

The increase for the six months ended June 30, 1995, is primarily due to a 
$16.9 increase in labor charges related to flood damage incurred during the 
first quarter of 1995, a $7.8 increase in depreciation primarily associated 
with additions to plant balances, an increase of $5.4 related to changes in 
plan participation in the Company's incentive compensation program and 
$12.0 of higher costs associated with shared assets, uncollectible 
inter-exchange carrier receivables and advertising expenses.  These 
increases are partially offset by $14.0 of lower labor and benefits costs 
associated with the previously mentioned re-engineering plan, $5.0 of costs 
incurred during 1994 related to earthquake damage, a $4.9 settlement gain 
referred to above and $2.9 of insurance proceeds received in 1995 that were 
related to 1994 earthquake damage.







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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY

         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                    AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)


  OTHER DEDUCTIONS

                                 Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                                      June 30,             June 30,     
                                   1995      1994       1995      1994  

     Interest expense            $   26.8  $   26.7   $   54.0  $   47.0
     Income taxes                    46.3      63.5      105.6     136.8

Interest expense remained virtually unchanged for the three months and 
increased 15% or $7.0 for the six months ended June 30, 1995, respectively, 
compared to the same periods in 1994.  The increase for the six months 
ended June 30, 1995 is primarily due to higher average long-term debt 
levels compared to the same period in 1994.

Income taxes decreased 27% or $17.2 and 23% or $31.2 for the three and six 
months ended June 30, 1995, respectively, compared to the same periods in 
1994.  These decreases are primarily due to corresponding decreases in 
pretax income partially offset by an increase in temporary differences that 
flow through to income in accordance with CPUC requirements.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

Management believes that the Company has adequate internal and external 
resources available to meet ongoing operating requirements for construction 
of new plant, modernization of facilities and payment of dividends.  The 
Company generally funds its construction program from operations, although 
external financing is available.  Short-term borrowings can be obtained 
through commercial paper borrowings or borrowings from GTE.  In addition, 
at June 30, 1995, a $3,490 line of credit was available to the Company 
through shared lines of credit with GTE and other affiliates to support 
short-term financing needs.

The Company's primary source of funds during the first six months of 1995 
was cash from operations of $424.7 compared to $427.0 for the same period 
in 1994.  The year-to-year decrease in cash from operations is the result 
of lower results from operations, partially offset by a decrease in working 
capital, primarily accounts receivable.

The Company's capital expenditures during the first six months of 1995 were 
$183.6 compared to $169.7 for the same period in 1994.  The 1995 
expenditures reflect the Company's continued growth in access lines, 
modernization of current facilities and the provisioning of new products 
and services, including broadband digital services and switched digital 
services.  The Company anticipates construction costs for 1995 to 
approximate capital expenditures of $467.9 incurred during 1994.




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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY

         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                    AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)


Cash used in financing activities was $274.7 during the first six months of 
1995 compared to $251.7 for the same period in 1994.  The Company retired 
$35.2 in long-term debt during the first six months of 1995 compared to 
$85.2 for the same period in 1994.  Cash used in financing activities also 
included dividend payments of $193.8 during the first six months of 1995 
compared to $194.8 for the same period in 1994.  External financing 
included long-term borrowings of $840.4 during the first six months of 
1994.  Proceeds from these borrowings were used primarily to reduce 
short-term debt.

OTHER MATTERS

As previously reported, results for 1993 included a one-time pretax 
restructuring charge of $445.2, which reduced net income by $274.2, 
primarily for incremental costs related to implementation of the Company's 
three-year re-engineering plan.  The re-engineering plan will redesign and 
streamline processes to improve customer-responsiveness and product 
quality, reduce the time necessary to introduce new products and services 
and further reduce costs.

Implementation of the re-engineering plan began during 1994 and is expected 
to be completed by the end of 1996.  Expenditures of $177.8 have been made 
since inception of the re-engineering plan, including $64.4 during the 
first six months of 1995.  These expenditures were primarily associated 
with the consolidation of customer contact, network operations and operator 
service centers, separation benefits from employee reductions and 
incremental expenditures to redesign and streamline processes.  There have 
been no significant changes made to the overall re-engineering plan as 
originally reported.  As of June 30, 1995, $267.4 remains in the 
restructuring reserve, of which $116.7 is classified as a current 
liability.  Management believes the reserve is adequate to cover future 
expenditures.

In March 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted interim 
rules to be utilized by local exchange carriers (LECs), including the 
Company, for their 1995 Annual Price Cap Filing.  The interim rules allowed 
LECs to select from three productivity/sharing options for each tariff 
entity.  Each of the three options reflected an increase to the 3.3% 
productivity factor used since 1991.  The Company selected a 4.0% 
productivity factor for use in the 1995-1996 tariff year.  The Company must 
share with customers 50% of returns over a 12.25% ROR and up to a 
13.25% ROR, and share with customers 100% of returns over a 13.25% ROR.  
Since the Company's access fees are priced significantly below the FCC's 
maximum price, the Company was permitted to file tariffs effective May 24, 
1995 to increase rates $26.0, annually.  In addition, the Company filed 
tariffs effective August 1, 1995 under the interim rules to reduce rates 
$21.4, annually.  The FCC is continuing to consider how the price cap plan 
should be modified in order to adapt the system to the emergence of 
competition.


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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY

         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                    AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)


In April 1995, GTE filed a motion with the U.S. District Court for the 
District of Columbia to remove the 1984 Consent Decree, which restricts the 
manner in which the Company can provide interLATA services.  GTE believes 
that the Consent Decree is no longer required since GTE has since divested 
its interests in the entities whose purchase gave rise to the Consent 
Decree.

In May 1995, the FCC approved GTE's applications to construct a new fiber- 
optic and coaxial-cable video network in four markets, including Ventura 
County, California.  GTE expects to submit tariffs that set the rates for 
use of its video network to the FCC for approval and to commence the 
initial deployment of the network in late 1995 and early 1996.

In December 1994, the CPUC issued a decision which adopts an initial 
procedural plan to facilitate opening local exchange telecommunications 
markets to competition by January 1, 1997.  On April 26, 1995, the CPUC 
issued a formal rulemaking proceeding and investigation as a procedural 
vehicle to develop and adopt rules for local competition.  The rulemaking 
document contained proposed interim rules that would authorize competitive 
LECs to seek authority to offer local exchange services beginning in June 
1995.  The parties filed comments on the proposed rules on May 24, 1995.  
The Company's comments asserted the need for evidentiary hearings to 
address critical issues such as regulatory parity and interconnection prior 
to authorizing local competition.  On July 19, 1995, the CPUC issued 
interim Universal Service rules and obligations as a precursor to local 
competition.  The CPUC concurrently commenced a proceeding to examine, and 
revise as appropriate, the Price Cap regulation by January 1, 1996.  The 
CPUC issued interim rules for local competition on July 24, 1995 which 
permit facilities-based local competition on January 1, 1996, with resale 
authority granted three months later.

  REGULATORY ACCOUNTING

The Company follows the accounting for regulated enterprises prescribed by 
SFAS No. 71, "Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation."  
In general, SFAS No. 71 requires companies to depreciate plant and 
equipment over lives approved by regulators which may extend beyond the 
assets' actual economic and technological lives.  SFAS No. 71 also requires 
deferral of certain costs and obligations based upon approvals received 
from regulators to permit recovery in the future.  Consequently, the 
recorded net book value of certain assets and liabilities, primarily 
telephone plant and equipment, may be greater than that which would 
otherwise be recorded by unregulated enterprises.  On an ongoing basis, the 
Company reviews the continued applicability of SFAS No. 71 based on the 
current regulatory and competitive environment.  Although recent 
developments suggest that the telecommunications industry will become 
increasingly competitive, the degree to which regulatory oversight of LECs, 
including the Company, will be lifted and competition will be permitted to 
establish the cost of service to the consumer is uncertain.  As a result,


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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY

         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                    AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)


the Company continues to believe that accounting under SFAS No. 71 is 
appropriate.  If the Company were to determine that the use of SFAS No. 71 
was no longer appropriate, it would be required to write-off the deferred 
costs and obligations referred to above.  It may also be necessary for the 
Company to reduce the carrying value of its plant and equipment to the 
extent that it exceeds fair market value.  At this time, it is not possible 
to estimate the amount of the Company's plant and equipment, if any, that 
would be considered unrecoverable in such circumstances.  The financial 
impact of such a determination, however, which would be non-cash, could be 
material.









































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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY

                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                    ASSETS


                                                  June 30,     December 31,
                                                    1995           1994   
                                                   (Thousands of Dollars)

CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash                                          $    15,030    $    43,118
  Accounts and notes receivable, less allowances
    of $45,007 and $38,537, respectively            467,588        572,310
  Materials and supplies                             35,715         40,303
  Deferred income tax benefits                       71,741         78,924
  Prepayments and other                              12,395         18,152
    Total current assets                            602,469        752,807





PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
  Original cost                                   8,561,636      8,420,252
  Accumulated depreciation                       (3,835,430)    (3,582,965)
    Net property, plant and equipment             4,726,206      4,837,287





PREPAID PENSION COSTS                               381,044        323,979





OTHER ASSETS                                        138,861        153,571









  TOTAL ASSETS                                  $ 5,848,580    $ 6,067,644


See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.




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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY

                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                     LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


                                                  June 30,     December 31,
                                                    1995           1994   
                                                   (Thousands of Dollars)

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Short-term debt, 
    including current maturities                $   199,770    $   272,199
  Accounts payable                                  176,490        278,211
  Accrued taxes                                      97,918         90,676
  Accrued interest                                   23,002         24,478
  Accrued payroll and vacations                      93,286         89,918
  Accrued dividends                                  67,877        133,402
  Accrued restructuring costs and other             236,579        240,913
    Total current liabilities                       894,922      1,129,797




LONG-TERM DEBT                                    1,280,412      1,280,157




RESERVES AND DEFERRED CREDITS: 
  Deferred income taxes                             733,484        739,984
  Employee benefit obligations                       86,795         36,983
  Restructuring costs and other                     508,863        556,900
    Total reserves and deferred credits           1,329,142      1,333,867




SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Preferred stock                                    81,866         81,866
  Common stock                                    1,388,764      1,388,764
  Other capital                                       2,040          2,040
  Reinvested earnings                               871,434        851,153
    Total shareholders' equity                    2,344,104      2,323,823



  TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    $ 5,848,580    $ 6,067,644


See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.




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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY

               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


                                                     Six Months Ended
                                                         June 30,         
                                                    1995           1994   
                                                   (Thousands of Dollars)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income                                    $   148,539    $   199,694
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to
    net cash from operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                 295,760        287,946
      Deferred income taxes and investment
        tax credits                                  13,913         18,509
      Provision for uncollectible accounts           39,465         39,432
      Changes in current assets and current
        liabilities                                 (67,405)      (121,314)
      Other - net                                    (5,575)         2,724
      Net cash from operating activities            424,697        426,991


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Capital expenditures                             (183,602)      (169,656)
  Other - net                                         5,469             --
      Net cash used in investing activities        (178,133)      (169,656)


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Long-term debt issued                                  --        840,406
  Long-term debt retired                            (35,214)       (85,221)
  Dividends paid to shareholders                   (193,785)      (194,750)
  Net change in affiliate notes                       5,806         10,294
  Decrease in short-term debt                       (51,459)      (822,400)
      Net cash used in financing activities        (274,652)      (251,671)
 
  Increase (decrease) in cash                       (28,088)         5,664

  Cash at beginning of period                        43,118          6,620

  Cash at end of period                         $    15,030    $    12,284








See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.




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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY
  
            NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


(1)  The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included 
herein have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and 
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information 
and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared 
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been 
condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  However, in 
the opinion of management of the Company, the condensed consolidated 
financial statements include all adjustments, which consist only of normal 
recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial information 
for such periods.  These condensed consolidated financial statements should 
be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto 
included in the Company's 1994 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(2)  Reclassifications of prior year data have been made in the financial 
statements where appropriate to conform to the 1995 presentation.





































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                  GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports On Form 8-K

         (a)  Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

              (27)  Financial Data Schedule.

         (b)  The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K during the second
              quarter of 1995.











































                                      13
                                  SIGNATURE


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the 
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.






                                          GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED
                                                  (Registrant)






Date:   August 10, 1995                      WILLIAM M. EDWARDS, III       
                                             WILLIAM M. EDWARDS, III
                                                   Controller
                                            (Chief Accounting Officer)































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