(ICON)
Prudential
California
Municipal
Fund
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California
Money Market Series
SEMI
ANNUAL
REPORT
Feb. 28, 1997
(LOGO)
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Prudential California Municipal Fund
California Money Market Series
Performance At A Glance.
Over the past six months, the Prudential California
Municipal
Fund -- California Money Market Series provided competitive,
tax-free income. The Series' 7-day current yield on February
28, 1997 was 2.72%, which was equivalent to a taxable yield
of
4.97% for individuals in the highest federal income tax
bracket.
The yield was the same as reported by the average tax-free
California municipal bond money market fund tracked by IBC
Financial Data.
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Fund Facts As of
2/28/97
<CAPTION>
7-Day Net Asset Taxable
Equivalent Yield1 Weighted Avg. Total Net
Current Yld. Value @31%
@36% @39.6% Maturity Assets (mil.)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
<C> <C> <C> <C>
CA Money
Market Fund 2.72% $1.00 4.35%
4.69% 4.97% 39 Days $291.9
IBC Financial Data
CA Tax-Exempt
Fund Avg.2 2.72 1.00 4.35
4.69 4.97 40 Days N/A
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Note: Yields will fluctuate from time to time and past
performance
is not indicative of future results.
An investment in the Series is neither insured nor
guaranteed by
the U.S. government and there can be no assurance that the
Series
will be able to maintain a stable net asset value.
1Some investors may be subject to the federal alternative
minimum
tax and/or state and local taxes. Taxable equivalent yields
reflect
federal and applicable state tax rates.
2This is the average 7-day current yield, NAV and WAM of 46
funds
in the International Business Communications Financial Data
California tax-exempt money market fund category as of
February 25, 1997.
How Investments Compared.
(As of 2/28/97)
(GRAPH)
Source: Lipper Analytical Services. Financial markets
change, so
a mutual fund's past performance should never be used to
predict
future results. The risks to each of the investments listed
above are different -- we provide 12-month total returns for
several Lipper mutual fund categories to show you that
reaching
for higher yields means tolerating more risk. The greater
the
risk, the larger the potential reward or loss. In addition,
we've included historical 20-year average annual returns.
These returns assume the reinvestment of dividends.
U.S. Growth Funds will fluctuate a great deal. Investors
have
received higher historical total returns from stocks than
from
most other invest-ments. Smaller capitalization stocks offer
greater potential for long-term growth but may be more
volatile
than larger capitalization stocks.
General Bond Funds provide more income than stock funds,
which
can help smooth out their total returns year by year. But
their
prices still fluctuate (sometimes significantly) and their
returns have been historically lower than those of stock
funds.
General Municipal Debt Funds invest in bonds issued by state
governments, state agencies and/or municipalities. This
investment provides income that is usually exempt from
federal and state income taxes.
Taxable Money Market Funds attempt to preserve a constant
share value; they don't fluctuate much in price but,
historically, their returns have been generally among
the lowest of the major investment categories.
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Kenneth Potts, Fund Manager
(PICTURE)
Portfolio
Manager's Report
The Prudential California Municipal Fund -- California Money
Market
Series seeks the highest current income that is exempt from
federal
and California state income taxes, consistent with
liquidity, the
preservation of capital, and maintenance of a stable net
asset
value of $1 per share. The Series intends to invest in a
portfolio of short-term municipal bonds with maturities of
13 months or less from the State of California, its
municipalities,
local governments and other qualifying issuers
(such as Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
There
can be no assurance that the Series will achieve its
investment
objective.
A Word About Quality.
Your Series will typically purchase securities with
maturities
of 13 months or less that are rated Aaa, Aa; Notes: MIG-1,
MIG-2, P-1 or P-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or AAA, AA;
Notes: SP-1, SP-1+, A-1 or A-2 by Standard & Poor's or, if
not
rated, deemed to be of comparable quality by the Series'
investment adviser. Although there is never a guarantee that
the share price will stay at $1, we emphasize a
conservative,
quality-oriented approach.
Strategy Session.
Waiting Out the Fed.
Short-term municipal bond markets were fairly quiet over the
past six months. Interest rates fluctuated far less than
they
did earlier in 1996, as investors came to realize that the
Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unchanged for the
remainder of the year. Of course, the Federal Reserve seeks
to promote moderate, non-inflationary growth by raising or
lowering the federal funds rate (what banks charge each
other
for overnight loans). Correctly anticipating these moves is
one
way your Series seeks to enhance tax-free return.
The federal funds rate remained unchanged at 5.25%
throughout
the reporting period. On March 25, 1997, however, the
Federal
Reserve raised the rate 25 basis points (a basis point is
1/100th
of a percentage point) to 5.50%. It was the first increase
in two years. The central bank explained it was moving to
quell "inflationary imbalances" that could undermine the
country's six-year economic expansion. The action was widely
expected. Indeed, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan
had
been saying he would not rule out a "pre-emptive" strike
against
inflationary pressures for several weeks prior to the actual
rate increase.
Our strategy over the past six months was to adjust the
Series'
weighted average maturity (WAM) in anticipation of market
conditions. WAM measures the sensitivity of the Series'
underlying securities to changing interest rates. When
interest rates are expected to rise, WAM is usually
shortened
(we buy shorter maturity securities) so we are positioned to
buy new securities at higher yields. Conversely, when rates
are expected to fall, WAM is lengthened (we buy longer
maturity
securities) to preserve higher yields for you.
During the reporting period we kept our WAM in line with the
average California tax-free money market fund. This move
prepared us to purchase higher yielding securities if the
Federal Reserve raised interest rates (as things turned out,
the central bank did not do so until March). It also allowed
us to handle seasonal year-end redemptions when investors
needed cash to pay for such things as holiday expenses. As
the reporting period ended, WAM stood at 39 days (three days
shorter than the average California tax-free money market)
in anticipation of a possible rate increase by the Federal
Reserve (which came on March 25).
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What Went Well.
The Long & Short of It.
Historically, there has been a seasonal dip in municipal
rates
in January as investors scramble to invest cash from bond
coupon
payments and bond calls. That's why many money funds
greatly
extend their weighted average maturity in December to
lock-in higher rates to carry them through this period. But
in 1997, the decline in rates was not as steep or prolonged
as in years past because fewer bonds matured. We saw this
trend developing and we did not extend our WAM
precipitously. This
allowed us to buy securities with higher yields as as rates
began to recover in mid January.
California's Cruising.
California experienced strong economic growth in 1996. As a
result, increased revenues have exceeded state budget
estimates.
Sacramento can now afford to provide some fiscal relief to
municipalities which were hard hit during the state's multi-
year
recession. The state's credit rating was A1 by Moody's and
A+ by Standard & Poor's and remained unchanged since our
last report to you.
And Not So Well.
Slim Pickings.
Municipal bond supply was very tight over the last six
months. While
this makes what we owned more valuable, we would prefer to
have
greater investment opportunities available. The drop in
supply
was partly seasonal but also reflected a strengthening state
economy -- increasing tax revenues lessens the need for new
bond issuance by municipalities.
Looking Ahead.
The Federal Reserve has raised short-term interest rates
once
in 1997. Will there be more increases in short-term interest
rates? Probably. Our past experience tells us that changes
in
Federal Reserve monetary policy are rarely one-shot deals.
Given present economic conditions, we believe one or two
additional
rate increases will most likely occur later this year. Of
course,
no one knows for sure. But if this does happen, short-term
municipal
rates will follow the taxable markets' lead
and we will do our part to have your Series take advantage
of them.
(GRAPH)
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President's Letter April 10,
1997
(PICTURE)
We're On Your Side.
Dear Shareholder:
The first three months of the year were not good ones for
most U.S.
stock and bond investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
was
down considerably from its record high set in mid-March, and
long-term interest rates were at their highest levels in
six months. Not surprisingly, in the first quarter of 1997
the average stock and bond mutual fund had negative returns
(for stock funds, it was the first time since 1994).
The reasons behind the recent market decline have been
well-publicized -- higher interest rates and inflationary
pressures. And while we are watching market developments
closely, we are also very concerned about you and how you're
dealing with events. We realize that staying the course
toward
your long-term investment goals isn't easy during such times
of uncertainty. Here are a few thoughts that may help --
- -- Keep Your Expectations Realistic. The best investors
know that
financial markets rise and fall -- and so too, will the
value of
their investments. Over time, however, stocks have been
shown to
produce very attractive returns that were well ahead
of inflation.
- -- Remember Your Time Horizon. If your investment goals are
long term (several years or more), so should your time
horizon.
During this period, it's not unusual for stocks and bonds to
experience several periods of market uncertainty.
- -- We're On Your Side. Your Prudential Securities Financial
Advisor or Prudential Registered Representative can help you
understand what's happening in the financial markets. They
can assist you in making informed decisions based upon a
thorough
knowledge of your financial needs and long-term goals. Call
him or her today.
Thank you for your continued confidence in Prudential mutual
funds. We'll do everything we can to keep you informed and
to earn your trust.
Sincerely,
Brian M. Storms
President, Prudential Mutual Funds & Annuities
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Portfolio of Investments
as of February 28, 1997 PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA MONEY
MARKET SERIES
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<CAPTION>
Principal
Moody's Interest Maturity Amount Value
Description (a)
Rating Rate Date (000) (Note
1)
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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Alhambra Redev. Agy., Multi-family Hsg. Rev., Main Street
Plaza Apts. Proj. Ser. 96, F.R.W.D.
VMIG1 3.65% 3/06/97 $ 6,400 $
6,400,000
Alumrock Union Elementary Sch. Dist., Ser. 96, T.R.A.N.
SP-1+(c) 4.25 10/23/97 4,500
4,512,604
Berkeley, Ser. 96, T.R.A.N.
MIG1 4.50 8/13/97 5,000
5,011,944
California Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Auth. Rev.,
Burney Forest Proj., Ser. 88A, F.R.D.D.
P-1 3.35 3/03/97 1,000
1,000,000
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Proj., Ser. 84, A.O.T.
Aa2 3.70 5/15/97 5,155
5,155,000
Delano Proj., Ser. 89, F.R.D.D.
P-1 3.45 3/03/97 5,200
5,200,000
Delano Proj., Ser. 90, F.R.D.D.
P-1 3.45 3/03/97 100
100,000
Delano Proj., Ser. 91, F.R.D.D.
P-1 3.45 3/03/97 6,400
6,400,000
Honey Lake Pwr. Proj., Ser. 88, F.R.D.D.
Aa3 3.45 3/03/97 4,800
4,800,000
Pacific Gas & Elec., Ser. 96A, F.R.W.D.
A-1+(c) 3.30 3/05/97 10,500
10,500,000
Pacific Gas & Elec., Ser. 96C, F.R.D.D.
A-1+(c) 3.40 3/03/97 5,900
5,900,000
So. Cal. Ed., Ser. 86A, F.R.D.D.
VMIG1 3.45 3/03/97 9,500
9,500,000
So. Cal. Ed., Ser. 86D, F.R.D.D.
VMIG1 3.45 3/03/97 1,600
1,600,000
U.S. Borax Inc. Proj., Ser. 95A, F.R.W.D.
Aa2 3.25 3/06/97 5,100
5,100,000
Ultrapower Malaga Fresno Proj., Ser. 88A, F.R.D.D.
P-1 3.45 3/03/97 3,100
3,100,000
Ultrapower Rocklin Proj., Ser. 88A, F.R.D.D.
P-1 3.45 3/03/97 5,700
5,700,000
Ultrapower Rocklin Proj., Ser. 88B, F.R.D.D.
P-1 3.45 3/03/97 1,800
1,800,000
California St.,
General Obligation, T.E.C.P.
P-1 3.40 4/11/97 6,000
6,000,000
General Obligation, Ser. 96-97A, R.A.N.
MIG1 4.50 6/30/97 7,700
7,718,535
California Statewide Cmntys. Dev. Auth.,
Apartment Dev. Rev., Ser. 95A-6, F.R.W.D.
A-1+(c) 3.15 3/05/97 3,500
3,500,000
Chevron Proj., Ser. 94, F.R.D.D.
P-1 3.40 3/03/97 3,100
3,100,000
Kimberly Woods Apts., Ser. 95B, F.R.W.D., F.N.M.A.
A-1+(c) 3.25 3/05/97 10,000
10,000,000
Camarillo Multi-family Hsg. Rev., Hacienda De Camarillo
Proj.
Ser. 96, F.R.W.D.
A-1+(c) 3.25 3/06/97 3,000
3,000,000
Chula Vista Ind. Dev. Auth. Rev., San Diego Gas & Elec. Co.,
Ser. 92C, T.E.C.P.
VMIG1 3.50 5/19/97 3,000
3,000,000
City of Fowler Ind. Dev. Auth., Bee Sweet Citrus, Ser. 95,
F.R.W.D.
Aa3 3.40 3/06/97 2,000
2,000,000
Fremont, Alameda Cnty., T.R.A.N.
MIG1 4.50 7/01/97 7,000
7,016,892
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Portfolio of Investments
as of February 28, 1997 PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA MONEY
MARKET SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Moody's Interest Maturity Amount Value
Description (a)
Rating Rate Date (000) (Note
1)
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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Fresno Multi-family Hsg. Rev.,
Heron Pointe Apartment Proj., F.R.W.D.
VMIG1 3.20% 3/05/97 $ 4,900 $
4,900,000
Sunrise Of Fresno Proj. Ser. 96A, F.R.W.D.
A-1+(c) 3.50 3/06/97 5,500
5,500,000
Kern Cnty. Superintendent Of Schs., Ser. 96A, F.R.W.D.
A-1+(c) 3.40 3/06/97 10,000
10,000,000
Kings Cnty Hsg. Auth., Edgewater Isle, Ser. 96A, F.R.W.D.
VMIG1 3.20 3/05/97 2,915
2,915,000
Lassen Muni. Util. Dist. Rev., Refunding Rev., Ser. 96A,
F.R.W.D., F.S.A.
VMIG1 3.40 3/06/97 7,000
7,000,000
Los Angeles Cnty., Ser. A, T.R.A.N.
MIG1 4.50 6/30/97 11,760
11,784,013
Los Angeles Hsg. Auth., Multi-family Rev., Lanewood Apts.
Proj., Ser. 85, F.R.W.D.
VMIG1 3.35 3/05/97 7,600
7,600,000
Monterey Cnty. Fin. Auth. Rev., Reclamation & Dist. Projs.,
Ser. 95A, F.R.W.D.
VMIG1 3.40 3/06/97 4,000
4,000,000
Moorpark Ind. Dev. Auth. Rev., Kavli & Kavli Co., Ser. 85,
F.R.W.D.
VMIG1 3.20 3/06/97 6,795
6,795,000
Oakland Unified Sch. Dist., Ser. 96-97, T.R.A.N.
SP-1+(c) 4.25 10/14/97 1,000
1,002,395
Oceanside Multi-family Hsg. Rev., Shadow Way Apts. Proj.,
Ser.
85, F.R.W.D.
A-1+(c) 3.20 3/06/97 6,000
6,000,000
Olcese Wtr. Dist., Rio Bravo Wtr. Delivery Sys., Ser. 86A,
T.E.C.P.
P-1 3.40 3/10/97 6,600
6,600,000
Ontario Multi-family Hsg. Rev., Park Ctr. Proj., Ser. 85A,
F.R.W.D.
VMIG1 3.20 3/06/97 8,400
8,400,000
Palmdale Cmnty. Redev. Agy., Manzanita Villa Apts. Proj.,
Ser.
93A, F.R.W.D.
VMIG1 3.25 3/06/97 4,800
4,800,000
Puerto Rico Comnwlth., Ser. 97A, T.R.A.N.
MIG1 4.00 7/30/97 5,400
5,412,503
Riverside Cnty. Hsg. Auth., McKinely Hills Apt. Proj., Ser.
85R, F.R.W.D.
A-1+(c) 3.20 3/06/97 11,000
11,000,000
Sacramento Cnty., Ser. 96, T.R.A.N.
MIG1 4.50 9/30/97 5,000
5,028,737
Sacramento Muni. Util. Dist., Ser. I, T.E.C.P.
P-1 3.40 4/10/97 10,000
10,000,000
San Bernardino Cnty. Redev. Agy., Silverwood Apt. Proj.,
Ser.
86, F.R.W.D.
A-1+(c) 3.30 3/06/97 7,000
7,000,000
San Bernardino Cnty., Ser. 96-97, T.R.A.N.
MIG1 4.50 6/30/97 5,000
5,014,627
San Jose Multi-family Hsg. Rev., Siena At Renaissance
Square,
Ser. 96B, F.R.W.D.
VMIG1 3.30 3/05/97 5,000
5,000,000
San Marcos Ind. Dev. Auth. Rev., Village Square Proj., Ser.
92, F.R.W.D.
Aa2 3.35 3/06/97 3,500
3,500,000
Santa Clara Cnty. Multi-family Hsg. Rev., Refunding Rev.,
Briarwood Apt. Proj. Ser. 96B, F.R.W.D.
A-1+(c) 3.15 3/06/97 5,000
5,000,000
Santa Clara Cnty., Ser. 96-97, T.R.A.N.
MIG1 4.50 8/01/97 3,000
3,011,094
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Portfolio of Investments
as of February 28, 1997 PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA MONEY
MARKET SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Moody's Interest Maturity Amount Value
Description (a)
Rating Rate Date (000) (Note
1)
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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Southern California Met. Wtr. Dist.,
T.E.C.P.
P-1 3.40% 5/14/97 $ 5,000 $
5,000,000
T.E.C.P.
P-1 3.40 5/28/97 5,000
5,000,000
Southern California Pub. Pwr. Auth., Transmission Proj.
Rev.,
Ser. 91, F.R.W.D., A.M.B.A.C.
P-1 3.20 3/05/97 7,200
7,200,000
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Total Investments--99.9%
(cost $291,578,344 (d))
291,578,344
Other assets in excess of liabilities--0.1%
327,314
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Net Assets--100%
$291,905,658
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(a) The following abbreviations are used in portfolio
descriptions:
A.M.B.A.C.--American Municipal Bond Assurance
Corporation.
A.O.T.--Annual Optional Tender.
F.N.M.A.--Federal National Mortgage Association.
F.R.D.D.--Floating Rate (Daily) Demand Note (b).
F.R.W.D.--Floating Rate (Weekly) Demand Note (b).
F.S.A.--Financial Security Assurance.
R.A.N.--Revenue Anticipation Note.
T.E.C.P.--Tax-Exempt Commercial Paper.
T.R.A.N.--Tax & Revenue Anticipation Note.
(b) For purposes of amortized cost valuation, the maturity
date of Floating Rate
Demand Notes is considered to be the later of the next
date on which the
security can be redeemed at par, or the next date on
which the rate of
interest is adjusted.
(c) Standard & Poor's Rating.
(d) The cost of securities for federal income tax purposes
is substantially the
same as for financial reporting purposes. The Fund's
current Statement of
Additional Information contains a description of Moody's
and Standard &
Poor's ratings.
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PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA MONEY
MARKET SERIES
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<S>
<C>
Assets
February 28, 1997
Investments, at amortized cost which approximates market
value........................................... $
291,578,344
Receivable for Series shares
sold........................................................
................ 3,954,006
Interest
receivable..................................................
.................................... 2,246,393
Other
assets......................................................
....................................... 6,032
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Total
assets......................................................
.................................... 297,784,775
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Liabilities
Payable for Series shares
reacquired..................................................
................... 5,592,109
Management fee
payable.....................................................
.............................. 112,332
Accrued expenses and other
liabilities.................................................
.................. 86,188
Dividends
payable.....................................................
................................... 68,383
Distribution fee
payable.....................................................
............................ 14,118
Deferred trustee's
fees........................................................
.......................... 5,987
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Total
liabilities.................................................
.................................... 5,879,117
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Net
Assets......................................................
......................................... $
291,905,658
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Net assets were comprised of:
Shares of beneficial interest, at $.01 par
value......................................................
$ 2,919,057
Paid-in capital in excess of
par.........................................................
............. 288,986,601
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Net assets, February 28,
1997........................................................
.................... $ 291,905,658
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Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per
share
($291,905,658 / 291,905,658 shares of beneficial interest
issued and outstanding; unlimited number of
shares
authorized).................................................
................................... $1.00
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended
Net Investment Income February 28,
1997
<S> <C>
Income
Interest................................ $ 4,795,232
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Expenses
Management fee.......................... 690,162
Distribution fee........................ 172,541
Transfer agent's fees and expenses...... 52,000
Custodian's fees and expenses........... 39,000
Reports to shareholders................. 19,000
Registration fees....................... 12,000
Legal fees and expenses................. 8,000
Audit fees and expenses................. 6,500
Insurance expense....................... 4,000
Trustees' fees.......................... 4,000
Miscellaneous........................... 940
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Total expenses....................... 1,008,143
Less: Custodian fee credit..............
(1,834)
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Net expenses......................... 1,006,309
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Net investment income...................... 3,788,923
Realized Gain on Investments
Net realized gain on investment
transactions............................ 7,008
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Net Increase in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations.................. $ 3,795,931
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended Year
Ended
Increase (Decrease) February 28,
August 31,
in Net Assets 1997
1996
<S> <C> <C>
Operations
Net investment income...... $ 3,788,923 $
7,246,723
Net realized gain on
investment
transactions............ 7,008
1,708
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Net increase in net assets
resulting from
operations.............. 3,795,931
7,248,431
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Dividends and distributions
(Note 1)................... (3,795,931)
(7,248,431)
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Series share transactions (at
$1 per share)
Net proceeds from shares
sold.................... 976,854,649
1,610,283,415
Net asset value of shares
issued to shareholders
in reinvestment of
dividends and
distributions........... 3,670,509
6,955,588
Cost of shares
reacquired.............. (938,452,103)
(1,596,786,261)
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Net increase in net assets
from Series share
transactions............ 42,073,055
20,452,742
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Total increase................ 42,073,055
20,452,742
Net Assets
Beginning of period........... 249,832,603
229,379,861
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End of period................. $ 291,905,658 $
249,832,603
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PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA MONEY
MARKET SERIES
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Prudential California Municipal Fund (the 'Fund') is
registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as an open-end investment
company. The Fund was
organized as a Massachusetts business trust on May 18, 1984
and consists of
three series. The monies of each series are invested in
separate, independently
managed portfolios. The California Money Market Series (the
'Series') commenced
investment operations on March 3, 1989. The Series is
diversified and seeks to
achieve its investment objective of obtaining the maximum
amount of income
exempt from California state and federal income taxes with
the minimum risk by
investing in 'investment grade' tax-exempt securities having
a maturity of
thirteen months or less and whose ratings are within the two
highest ratings
categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating
organization or, if not
rated, are of comparable quality. The ability of the issuers
of the securities
held by the Series to meet their obligations may be affected
by economic
developments in a specific state, industry or region.
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Note 1. Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting
policies followed by the
Fund, and the Series, in the preparation of its financial
statements.
Securities Valuations: Portfolio securities of the Series
are valued at
amortized cost, which approximates market value. The
amortized cost method of
valuation involves valuing a security at its cost on the
date of purchase and
thereafter assuming a constant amortization to maturity of
any discount or
premium.
All securities are valued as of 4:30 p.m., New York time.
Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income:
Securities transactions are
recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on
sales of investments
are calculated on the identified cost basis. Interest income
is recorded on the
accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on the accrual basis
which may require the
use of certain estimates by management.
Federal Income Taxes: For federal income tax purposes, each
series in the Fund
is treated as a separate taxpaying entity. It is the intent
of the Series to
continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue
Code applicable to
regulated investment companies and to continue to distribute
all of its net
income to shareholders. For this reason no federal income
tax provision is
required.
Dividends: The Series declares daily dividends from net
investment income.
Payment of dividends is made monthly.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are
determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally
accepted accounting
principles.
Custody Fee Credits: The Fund has an arrangement with its
custodian bank,
whereby uninvested monies earn credits which reduce the fees
charged by the
custodian.
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Note 2. Agreements
The Fund has a management agreement with Prudential Mutual
Fund Management LLC
('PMF'). Pursuant to this agreement PMF has responsibility
for all investment
advisory services and supervises the subadviser's
performance of such services.
PMF has entered into a subadvisory agreement with The
Prudential Investment
Corporation ('PIC'); PIC furnishes investment advisory
services in connection
with the management of the Fund. PMF pays for the cost of
the subadviser's
services, the compensation of officers of the Fund,
occupancy and certain
clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears
all other costs and
expenses.
The management fee paid PMF is computed daily and payable
monthly, at the annual
rate of .50 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the
Series.
The Fund has a distribution agreement with Prudential
Securities Incorporated
('PSI') which acts as the distributor of the Fund. The
Series compensates PSI
for distributing and servicing the Series' shares pursuant
to the plan of
distribution at an annual rate of .125 of 1% of the Series'
average daily net
assets. The distribution fee is accrued daily and payable
monthly.
PSI, PIC, and PMF are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of
The Prudential
Insurance Company of America.
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Note 3. Other Transactions with Affiliates
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC ('PMFS'), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of PMF,
serves as the Fund's transfer agent. During the six months
ended February 28,
1997, the Series incurred fees of approximately $45,700 for
the services of
PMFS. As of February 28, 1997, approximately $7,600 of such
fees were due to
PMFS. Transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statement of
Operations include
certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates.
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PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Financial Highlights (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA MONEY
MARKET SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended Year Ended August 31,
February 28, -------------------------------------------
- ----
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
- ------------ -------- -------- -------- ----
- ----
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of
period......................... $ 1.00 $ 1.00
$ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Net investment income and net realized
gains/losses.......... .01 .03
.02(b) .02 .02
Dividends and
distributions..................................
(.01) (.03) (.03) (.02) (.02)
Capital contribution by
affiliate............................ --
- -- .01 -- --
- ------------ -------- -------- -------- ----
- ----
Net asset value, end of
period............................... $ 1.00 $
1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
- ------------ -------- -------- -------- ----
- ----
- ------------ -------- -------- -------- ----
- ----
TOTAL
RETURN(a):.............................................
1.37% 2.88% 3.01%(b) 1.94% 1.86%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period
(000).............................. $291,906
$249,833 $229,380 $300,676 $314,925
Average net assets
(000)..................................... $278,353
$256,175 $243,130 $326,429 $319,464
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution
fee...................... .73%(c) .74%
.78% .73% .76%
Expenses, excluding distribution
fee...................... .61%(c) .62%
.65% .61% .63%
Net investment
income..................................... 2.74%(c)
2.83% 2.93% 1.91% 1.83%
<CAPTION>
1992
- --------
<S>
<C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of
period......................... $ 1.00
Net investment income and net realized
gains/losses.......... .03
Dividends and
distributions.................................. (.03)
Capital contribution by
affiliate............................ --
- --------
Net asset value, end of
period............................... $ 1.00
- --------
- --------
TOTAL
RETURN(a):.............................................
2.91%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period
(000).............................. $315,890
Average net assets
(000)..................................... $339,941
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution
fee...................... .76%
Expenses, excluding distribution
fee...................... .63%
Net investment
income..................................... 2.89%
</TABLE>
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(a) Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and
distributions. Total
returns for periods of less than a full year are not
annualized.
(b) Includes $.01 of net realized loss on investment
transactions that were
offset by a capital contribution by affiliate.
Without the effect of the capital contribution, the
Series' total return
would have been 1.88%.
(c) Annualized.
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See Notes to Financial Statements. 9
<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Supplemental Proxy Information CALIFORNIA MONEY
MARKET SERIES
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A Meeting of Shareholders of the Prudential California
Municipal Fund was
held on Wednesday, October 30, 1996 at the offices of
Prudential Securities
Incorporated, One Seaport Plaza, New York, New York. The
meeting was held for
the following purposes:
(1) To elect Trustees as follows: Edward D. Beach, Eugene
C. Dorsey, Delayne
Dedrick Gold, Robert F. Gunia, Harry A. Jacobs, Jr.,
Donald D. Lennox,
Mendel A. Melzer, Thomas T. Mooney, Thomas H. O'Brien,
Richard A. Redeker,
Nancy H. Teeters and Louis A. Weil, III.
(2a) Approval of amendment to the Fund's investment
restrictions to permit an
increase in the borrowing capabilities of the Fund.
The results of the proxy solicitation on the above
matters were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Trustee/Matter
Votes for Votes against Abstentions
- ----------- ------------- -----------
<S> <C>
<C> <C> <C>
(1) Edward D. Beach
141,558,376 0 7,396,038
Eugene C. Dorsey
141,822,354 0 7,132,060
Delayne Dedrick Gold
142,273,341 0 6,681,073
Robert F. Gunia
142,326,036 0 6,628,378
Harry A. Jacobs, Jr.
142,228,305 0 6,728,109
Donald D. Lennox
142,296,562 0 6,657,852
Mendel A. Melzer
142,361,199 0 6,593,215
Thomas T. Mooney
142,303,595 0 6,650,819
Thomas H. O'Brien
141,900,620 0 7,053,794
Richard A. Redeker
142,099,103 0 6,855,311
Nancy H. Teeters
142,184,510 0 6,769,904
Louis A. Weil, III
142,270,746 0 6,683,668
(2a) Amendment relating to borrowing capabilities
86,313,260 14,326,090 7,601,456
</TABLE>
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Prudential Mutual Funds
Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102-4077
(800) 225-1852
http://www.prudential.com
Trustees
Edward D. Beach
Eugene C. Dorsey
Delayne Dedrick Gold
Robert F. Gunia
Harry A. Jacobs, Jr.
Donald D. Lennox
Mendel A. Melzer
Thomas T. Mooney
Thomas H. O'Brien
Richard A. Redeker
Nancy H. Teeters
Louis A. Weil, III
Officers
Richard A. Redeker, President
Susan C. Cote, Vice President
Thomas Early, Vice President
Eugene S. Stark, Treasurer
Stephen M. Ungerman, Assistant Treasurer
S. Jane Rose, Secretary
Deborah A. Docs, Assistant Secretary
Manager
Prudential Mutual Fund Management LLC
Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102-4077
Investment Adviser
The Prudential Investment Corporation
Prudential Plaza
Newark, NJ 07101
Distributor
Prudential Securities Incorporated
One Seaport Plaza
New York, NY 10292
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
One Heritage Drive
North Quincy, MA 02171
Transfer Agent
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC
P.O. Box 15005
New Brunswick, NJ 08906
Independent Auditors
Price Waterhouse LLP
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Legal Counsel
Shereff, Friedman, Hoffman & Goodman, LLP
919 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
The views expressed in this report and information about
the Series' portfolio holdings are for the period covered
by this report and are subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of February 28,
1997 were not audited and, accordingly, no opinion is
expressed on them.
This report is not authorized for distribution to
prospective
investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current
prospectus.
<PAGE>
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California
Municipal
Fund
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California Series
SEMI
ANNUAL
REPORT
Feb. 28, 1997
(LOGO)
<PAGE>
Prudential California Municipal Fund
California Series
Performance At A Glance.
The six-months ending in February were rewarding ones for
municipal
bond investors. Bond prices rose as talk of higher interest
rates
subsided (at least temporarily) and inflation levels
remained low.
For the six-month reporting period ended February 28, 1997,
we're
pleased to report that the Prudential California Municipal
Fund -- California Series provided attractive tax-free
yields.
Our total returns were also in line with the average
California
tax-free municipal bond fund, as measured by Lipper
Analytical
Services.
<TABLE>
Cumulative Total Returns1 As
of 2/28/97
<CAPTION>
Six One Five
Ten Since
Months Year Years
Years Inception2
<S> <C> <C> <C>
<C> <C>
Class A 4.8% 4.6% (4.5)4 40.6%
(40.5)4 N/A 66.3% (66.2)4
Class B 4.7 4.2 (4.1)4 38.0
(37.9)4 78.5% (77.9)4 160.8 (158.4)4
Class C 4.6 3.9 (3.8)4 N/A
N/A 17.3 (17.2)4
Class Z N/A N/A N/A
N/A 3.9
Lipper CA Muni Avg.3 4.8 4.8 39.4
91.2 ***
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
Average Annual Total Returns1
As of 3/31/97
<CAPTION>
One Five Ten Since
Year Years Years Inception2
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A 2.5% (2.4)4 6.1% N/A 6.7% (6.7)4
Class B 0.1 6.2 5.9% (5.8)4 7.8
Class C 3.9 (3.8)4 N/A N/A 5.7 (5.6)4
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Taxable
Equivalent Yield5
Total Dividends 30-Day At
Tax Rates Of
Paid for Six Mos. SEC Yield 36%
39.6%
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
<C>
Dividends Class A $0.32 4.60% 7.35%
8.40%
& Yields Class B $0.30 4.34 6.93
7.92
As of Class C $0.29 4.09 6.54
7.47
2/28/97 Class Z $0.31 4.84 7.73
8.83
</TABLE>
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Principal
and investment return will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares,
when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original
cost.
1Source: Prudential Mutual Fund Management and Lipper
Analytical
Services. The cumulative total returns do not take into
account
sales charges. The average annual returns do take into
account
applicable sales charges. The Fund charges a maximum front-
end
sales load of 3% for Class A shares and a declining
contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% and 1%
for
six years, for Class B shares. Class C shares have a 1% CDSC
for one year. Class B shares automatically convert to Class
A shares on a quarterly basis, after approximately seven
years.
Class Z shares have no service or 12b-1 fee. Class Z shares
have been in existence for less than one year and therefore
no average annual total returns are shown.
2Inception dates: 1/22/90 Class A; 9/19/84 Class B; 8/1/94
Class C; 9/18/96 Class Z.
3The Lipper California Municipal Bond fund average includes
100 funds for six months, 98 funds for one year, 50 funds
for
five years and 30 funds for 10 years.
4Without waiver of management fees and/or expense
subsidization,
the Series' average annual return and yields would have been
lower, as indicated in parentheses ( ).
5Taxable equivalent yields reflect federal and applicable
state tax rates.
***The Lipper Since Inception category return for Class A
shares is 67.2%, which includes 41 funds; for Class B is
156.5% for 13 funds and for Class C is 18.5% for 78 funds.
How Investments Compared.
(As of 2/28/97)
(GRAPH)
Source: Lipper Analytical Services. Financial markets
change, so a
mutual fund's past performance should never be used to
predict
future results. The risks to each of the investments listed
above are different -- we provide 12-month total returns for
several Lipper mutual fund categories to show you that
reaching
for higher yields means tolerating more risk. The greater
the
risk, the larger the potential reward or loss. In addition,
we've included historical 20-year average annual returns.
These returns assume the reinvestment of dividends.
U.S. Growth Funds will fluctuate a great deal. Investors
have received higher historical total returns from stocks
than from most other invest-ments. Smaller capitalization
stocks offer greater potential for long-term growth but may
be more volatile than larger capitalization stocks.
General Bond Funds provide more income than stock funds,
which can help smooth out their total returns year by year.
But their prices still fluctuate (sometimes significantly)
and their returns have been historically lower than those
of stock funds.
General Municipal Debt Funds invest in bonds issued by state
governments, state agencies and/or municipalities. This
investment provides income that is usually exempt from
federal and state income taxes.
Taxable Money Market Funds attempt to preserve a constant
share value; they don't fluctuate much in price but,
historically, their returns have been generally among
the lowest of the major investment categories.
<PAGE>
Christian Smith, Fund Manager
(PICTURE)
Portfolio
Manager's Report
The Series invests primarily in carefully selected long-term
municipal bonds that offer a high level of income that is
exempt from California state and federal income taxes, while
still attempting to preserve capital. Certain shareholders
however,
may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. There
can be no assurance that the Series' investment objective
will be achieved.
High Quality.
Practically all (98%) of the California obligations
purchased
by the Series were considered investment grade, meaning that
they were of the four highest quality grades determined by
Moody's Investors Service (Aaa, Aa, A or Baa), by Standard &
Poor's
Ratings Group (AAA, AA, A or BBB), or if unrated, considered
comparable in the view of our analysts.
Strategy Session.
The municipal bond market moved in cycles during the
reporting
period: Bond prices rallied on news of slower economic
growth
and low inflation; then sold off when reports indicated the
opposite. For example, in the third quarter of
1996, bond prices rallied. Municipal bond interest rates
were 6.01% on October 24 and gradually declined to 5.80%
in November, according to the Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond
Index, a widely-watched industry barometer. The start of
1997 brought news that the economy was accelerating. Fourth
quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP is the total value of
all
the goods and services produced by the economy and a
generally
accepted measure of economic growth) surged 3.8%. Yet
inflation
remained low. Interest rates then began a steady climb
upward
as bond prices fell slightly. Interest rates ended the
reporting
period at 5.93%.
As you know, bond prices rise when interest rates fall, and
vice
versa. Our strategy over the past six months was to adjust
the
Series' duration, in order to help it respond more
effectively
to interest rate movements. When the municipal bond market
rallied last fall, we lengthened duration. This allowed your
Series to profit as bond prices rose. Conversely, as the
bond
market slowed at year-end, we shortened the Series'
duration.
This protected assets as interest rates rose.
As the end of the reporting period neared, we shortened
Series'
duration even more. We did not want to be caught off guard
if
the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates. It was
a
prudent move. On March 25, 1997, the central bank raised the
federal funds rate (what banks charge each other for
overnight
loans) one-quarter of a percentage point to 5.50%. It was
the
first increase in two years. The Federal Reserve explained
it
was acting to quell "inflationary imbalances" that could
undermine the country's six-year economic expansion.
Portfolio Breakdown.
Expressed as a percentage of
total investments as of 2/28/97.
(PIE CHART)
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What Went Well.
Going The Extra
Mile For You.
Thorough credit research is essential for a municipal
bond mutual fund. Two years ago we bought San Bernardino
County bonds that funded construction of the San Bernardino
Medical Center. The yields were very attractive.
Unfortunately,
the project soon ran into difficulties and Moody's
downgraded
the county's credit rating from A to Baa1. While other
investors sold, we went the extra mile for you and looked
deeper into the situation. We researched the bond again
and visited the project to get the whole story. We decided
that the difficulties would only be temporary and the
project was sound. We were right. Today, San Bernardino
Medical Center bonds are insured and have been upgraded
to AAA. By holding onto these bonds when others did
not, we earned a good yield and were later able to sell
some at a profit for you.
Five Largest
Issuers.
9.3% Southern California
Power Authority Project
6.7% Orange County Local
Transportation Authority
4.6% Santa Margarita/Dana
Point Authority
3.7% Desert & Hospital District
Certificate of Part.
3.5% Brea Public
Finance Authority
Expressed as a percentage of total net assets as of 2/28/97.
And Not So Well.
Market Concerns.
The overall trend for municipal bond supply has been
downward
for a couple of years now. That's because municipalities are
receiving more revenue -- thanks to stronger local
economies -- and
thus are less inclined to market new bonds. Unfortunately,
that also
means fewer investment opportunity for your Series.
Bond insurance has been another concern. Why? Because as
more
bonds are issued with insurance, it means fewer uninsured
bonds
were available. In past years, uninsured bonds offered us
the
opportunity to buy good quality credits (usually rated A to
BBB) at attractive prices and yields. As this pool shrinks,
so
too do the opportunities for your Series to purchase bonds
that
could further enhance yield.
Portfolio Breakdown.
Expressed as a percentage of
total investments as of 2/28/97.
(PIE CHART)
Looking Ahead.
The Federal Reserve has raised short-term interest rates
once
in 1997. Will there be more increases in short-term interest
rates? Probably. Experience tells us that changes in Federal
Reserve monetary policy are rarely one-shot deals. Given
present
economic conditions, we believe one or two additional rate
increases will most likely occur later this year. Of course,
no one knows for sure. We have positioned the Series'
duration
to be closer to, or slightly shorter than, the average
California
tax-free municipal bond fund. This will give us the
flexibility
to respond if -- or more likely when -- the Federal Reserve
acts
to increase interest rates.
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<PAGE>
President's Letter April 10,
1997
(PICTURE)
We're On Your Side.
Dear Shareholder:
The first three months of the year were not good ones for
most U.S. stock and bond investors. The Dow Jones Industrial
Average was down considerably from its record high set in
mid-March,
and long-term interest rates were at their highest levels in
six months. Not surprisingly, in the first quarter of 1997
the
average stock and bond mutual fund had negative returns (for
stock funds, it was the first time since 1994).
The reasons behind the recent market decline have been well-
publicized
- -- higher interest rates and inflationary pressures. And
while we are
watching market developments closely, we are also very
concerned about
you and how you're dealing with events. We realize that
staying the
course toward your long-term investment goals isn't easy
during
such times of uncertainty. Here are a few thoughts that may
help --
- -- Keep Your Expectations Realistic. The best investors
know that
financial markets rise and fall -- and so too, will the
value of
their investments. Over time, however, stocks have been
shown to
produce very attractive returns that were well ahead of
inflation.
- -- Remember Your Time Horizon. If your investment goals are
long
term (several years or more), so should your time horizon.
During
this period, it's not unusual for stocks and bonds to
experience
several periods of market uncertainty.
- -- We're On Your Side. Your Prudential Securities Financial
Advisor
or Prudential Registered Representative can help you
understand
what's happening in the financial markets. They can assist
you
in making informed decisions based upon a thorough
knowledge of your financial needs and long-term goals. Call
him
or her today.
Thank you for your continued confidence in Prudential mutual
funds.
We'll do everything we can to keep you informed and to earn
your trust.
Sincerely,
Brian M. Storms
President, Prudential Mutual Funds & Annuities
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Portfolio of Investments
as of February 28, 1997 PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Moody's Interest Maturity Amount
Value
Description (a)
Rating Rate Date (000) (Note
1)
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS--97.7%
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Arcadia Unified Sch. Dist.,
Gen. Oblig., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/10 $ 1,765 $
850,324
Gen. Oblig., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/14 1,370
510,380
Gen. Oblig., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/15 2,555
893,177
Gen. Oblig., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/16 1,225
400,244
Gen. Oblig., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/17 1,790
551,929
Bakersfield Pub. Fac. Corp., Cert. of Part., Wst. Wtr.
Treat. Plant, No. 3
NR 8.00% 1/01/10 2,750 (e)
2,876,500
Baldwin Park Pub. Fin. Auth. Rev., Tax Alloc.
BBB(c) 7.05 9/01/14 1,020
1,101,569
Berkeley Hosp. Rev., Alta Bates Hosp. Corp.
Aaa 7.65 12/01/15 1,580 (e)
1,761,905
Brea Pub. Fin. Auth. Rev., Sub. Tax Alloc. Redev.
Proj., Ser. C
NR 8.10 3/01/21 5,000
5,326,550
Buena Park Cmnty. Redev. Agcy., Central Bus. Dist.
Proj.
BBB+(c) 7.10 9/01/14 2,500
2,662,250
California St. Brd. of Pub. Wks., Lease Rev.,
Dept. of Corr., Ser. B, M.B.I.A.
Aaa 5.625 11/01/19 1,000
985,430
Univ. of California at Santa Barbara, High
Technology Facs., Ser. A
Aaa 8.125 2/01/08 2,500 (e)
2,652,100
California St. Hlth. Facs. Fin. Auth. Rev.,
Episcopal Homes Foundation, Ser. A
A+(c) 7.70 7/01/18 2,500
2,648,225
Eskaton Properties
NR 7.50 5/01/20 4,500 (e)
4,974,435
California St. Hsg. Fin. Agcy. Rev., Sngl. Fam. Mtge.,
Ser. A
Aa Zero 2/01/15 8,420
1,466,932
California Statewide Cmnty. Dev. Corp., Children's
Hosp., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 4.75 6/01/21 2,265
1,925,884
Chula Vista Redev. Agcy., Bayfront Tax Alloc.
BBB+(c) 7.625 9/01/24 4,500
5,058,630
Contra Costa Cnty., Spec. Tax Cmnty. Facs. Dist. No.
1991-1, Pleasant Hill
NR 8.125 8/01/16 1,300
1,381,835
Desert Hosp. Dist., Cert. of Part.
AAA(c) 8.10 7/01/20 5,000 (e)
5,690,000
East Palo Alto Sanit. Dist., Cert. of Part.
NR 8.25 10/01/15 1,295
1,394,352
Fairfield Pub. Fin. Auth. Rev., Fairfield Redev.
Projs., Ser. A
NR 7.90 8/01/21 4,200 (e)
4,858,350
Fontana Cmnty. Facs., Dist. No. 2, Spec. Tax Rev., Ser.
B
NR 8.50 9/01/17 3,000
3,152,160
Foothill/Eastern Trans. Corridor Agcy.,
Toll Rd. Rev.
Baa Zero 1/01/18 2,950
798,418
Toll Rd. Rev., 1995-A
Baa Zero 1/01/16 5,000
1,551,000
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Portfolio of Investments
as of February 28, 1997 PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Moody's Interest Maturity Amount
Value
Description (a)
Rating Rate Date (000) (Note
1)
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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Kings Cnty. Wst. Mgmt. Auth., Solid Wst. Rev.
BBB+(c) 7.20% 10/01/14 $ 1,225 $
1,334,625
La Canada Unified Sch. Dist.,
Capital Apprec., F.G.I.C.
Aaa Zero 8/01/12 1,600
680,496
Unltd. Tax Gen. Oblig., F.G.I.C.
Aaa Zero 8/01/13 1,680
670,622
Long Beach Redev. Agcy. Dist. No. 3, Spec. Tax Rev.
NR 6.375 9/01/23 3,000
2,919,660
Los Angeles Cnty., Cert. of Part.,
Civic Ctr. Heating & Refrigeration Plant
NR 8.00 6/01/10 2,000 (e)
2,141,680
Correctional Facs. Proj., M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/10 3,770 (e)
1,816,273
Solheim Lutheran Home Inc.
A(c) 8.125 11/01/17 2,000 (e)
2,100,140
Los Angeles Cnty., Hsg. Auth., Multifam. Mtge. Rev.,
Mayflower Gardens Proj., Ser. K, G.N.M.A.
NR 8.875 12/20/10 2,100 (e)
2,484,741
Los Angeles Conv. & Exhib. Ctr. Auth., Cert. of Part.
Aaa 9.00 12/01/10 1,250 (d)/(e)
1,645,863
Manhattan Beach California Unified Sch. Dist.,
Capital Apprec., Series A, F.G.I.C.
Aaa Zero 9/01/12 1,000
423,350
Capital Apprec., Series A, F.G.I.C.
Aaa Zero 9/01/13 1,250
496,663
Capital Apprec., Series A, F.G.I.C.
Aaa Zero 9/01/14 2,000
745,080
Met. Wtr. Dist. of Southern California,
Rev. Linked S.A.V.R.S. & R.I.B.S.
Aa 5.75 8/10/18 1,000
1,019,890
Waterworks Rev Rfdg., Ser. A
Aa 5.75 7/01/21 4,000
4,138,400
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Dist. Fin. Auth. Rev.,
A.M.B.A.C.
Aaa Zero 9/01/15 3,000
1,048,740
Mojave Desert & Mountain Solid Wst. Victor Vally
Materials, Recov. Fac.
Baa1 7.875 6/01/20 1,175
1,301,877
Orange Cnty. Loc. Trans. Auth., Linked S.A.V.R.S. &
R.I.B.S., A.M.B.A.C.
Aaa 6.20 2/14/11 8,000
8,685,840
Orange Cnty. Loc. Trans., Auth. Linked S.A.V.R.S. &
R.I.B.S.
NR 6.20 2/14/11 1,500
1,608,690
Petaluma City Joint Union High Sch. Dist.,
Capital Apprec., M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 8/01/14 1,170
437,919
Capital Apprec., M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 8/01/15 1,600
561,984
Capital Apprec., M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 8/01/16 1,455
477,764
Capital Apprec., Rfdg. M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 8/01/17 3,015
934,107
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<PAGE>
Portfolio of Investments
as of February 28, 1997 PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Moody's Interest Maturity Amount
Value
Description (a)
Rating Rate Date (000) (Note
1)
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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Redding Elec. Sys. Rev., Cert. of Part., Linked
S.A.V.R.S. & R.I.B.S., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 6.368% 7/01/22 $ 3,550 $
3,920,939
Roseville City Sch. Dist., Cap. Apprec. Ser. A,
F.G.I.C.
Aaa Zero 8/01/10 1,230
595,246
San Bernardino Cnty., Cert. of Part., Med. Ctr. Fin.
Proj., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 5.50 8/01/22 4,400
4,358,156
San Francisco City & Cnty.,
Pub. Utils. Comn. Wtr. Rev.
Aa 8.00 11/01/11 2,000
2,099,960
Redev. Agcy., Lease Rev., Cap. Apprec.
A Zero 7/01/09 2,000
1,014,020
Santa Ana Tax Alloc., South Main St. Redev., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 5.00 9/01/19 3,000
2,707,410
Santa Cruz Cnty. Pub. Fin. Auth. Rev., Tax Alloc. Sub.
Ln.,
Ser. B
AAA(c) 7.625 9/01/21 2,350 (e)
2,609,981
Santa Margarita, Dana Point Auth.,
Impvt. Dists. 3, 3A, 4 & 4A, Ser. A M.B.I.A.
Aaa 7.25 8/01/09 1,000
1,196,540
Impvt. Dists. 3, 3A, 4 & 4A, Ser. B M.B.I.A.
Aaa 7.25 8/01/08 2,500
2,988,575
Impvt. Dists. 3, 3A, 4 & 4A, Ser. B M.B.I.A.
Aaa 7.25 8/01/09 1,400
1,675,156
Impvt. Dists. 3, 3A, 4 & 4A, Ser. B M.B.I.A.
Aaa 7.25 8/01/14 1,000
1,209,070
So. Orange Cnty., Pub. Fin. Auth.,
Foothill Area Proj., F.G.I.C.
Aaa 6.50 8/15/10 750
849,787
Spec. Tax Rev., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 7.00 9/01/11 3,500
4,128,355
Southern California Pub. Pwr. Auth.,
Proj. Rev.
A 6.75 7/01/10 2,250
2,524,545
Proj. Rev.
A 6.75 7/01/11 1,195
1,346,825
Proj. Rev.
A 6.75 7/01/12 2,935
3,314,847
Proj. Rev.
A 6.75 7/01/13 4,000
4,520,200
Proj. Rev., A.M.B.A.C.
Aaa Zero 7/01/16 7,925 (e)
2,681,424
Transmission Proj. Rev. Rfdg., Ser. A, F.G.I.C.
Aaa Zero 7/01/12 7,080 (e)
3,089,075
Sulphur Springs Union Sch. Dist., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/09 2,000
1,029,520
Torrance Redev. Agcy., Rfdg. Tax. Alloc., Downtown
Redev.
Baa 7.125 9/01/21 1,580
1,674,152
Vacaville Cmnty. Redev. Agcy., Cmnty. Hsg. Fin.
Multifamily
A-(c) 7.375 11/01/14 1,110
1,180,441
Victor Valley Union High Sch. Dist.,
Gen. Oblig., M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/09 2,075
1,068,127
Gen. Oblig., M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/15 5,070
1,772,371
Virgin Islands Terr., Hugo Ins. Claims Fund Proj., Ser.
91
NR 7.75 10/01/06 785
853,311
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Portfolio of Investments
as of February 28, 1997 PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Moody's Interest Maturity Amount
Value
Description (a)
Rating Rate Date (000) (Note
1)
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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Walnut Valley Unified Sch. Dist., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 6.00% 8/01/15 $ 1,870 $
2,002,116
Whittier Pub. Fin. Auth. Rev., Whittier Blvd. Redev.
Proj., Ser. A
NR 7.50 9/01/14 825
853,809
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Total long-term investments (cost $138,427,759)
150,410,941
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT--1.1%
California St. Poll. Ctrl. Fin., Pacific Gas & Elec Co.
Auth. Rev., Ser. 96-C, F.R.D.D. (cost $1,700,000)
A-1+(c) 3.40 3/03/97 1,700
1,700,000
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Total Investments--98.8%
(cost $140,127,759; Note 4)
152,110,941
Other assets in excess of liabilities--1.2%
1,789,324
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Net Assets--100%
$153,900,265
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(a) The following abbreviations are used in portfolio
descriptions:
A.M.B.A.C.--American Municipal Bond Assurance
Corporation.
F.G.I.C.--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company.
F.R.D.D.--Floating Rate (Daily) Demand Note (b).
G.N.M.A.--Government National Mortgage Association.
M.B.I.A.--Municipal Bond Insurance Association.
R.I.B.S.--Residual Interest Bearing Securities.
S.A.V.R.S.--Select Auction Variable Rate Securities.
(b) For purposes of amortized cost valuation, the maturity
date of Floating Rate
Demand Notes is considered to be the later of the next
date on which the
security can be redeemed at par, or the next date on
which the rate of
interest is adjusted.
(c) Standard & Poor's Rating.
(d) Pledged as initial margin on financial futures
contracts.
(e) Prerefunded issues are secured by escrowed cash and/or
direct U.S.
guaranteed obligations.
NR--Not Rated by Moody's or Standard & Poor's.
The Fund's current Statement of Additional Information
contains a description of
Moody's and Standard & Poor's ratings.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Assets
February 28, 1997
<S>
<C>
Investments, at value (cost
$140,127,759)...............................................
.................. $ 152,110,941
Cash........................................................
..............................................
167,187
Interest
receivable..................................................
..................................... 2,094,480
Receivable for Series shares
sold........................................................
................. 57,291
Other
assets......................................................
........................................
3,546
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Total
assets......................................................
..................................... 154,433,445
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Liabilities
Payable for Series shares
reacquired..................................................
.................... 299,173
Dividends
payable.....................................................
.................................... 73,076
Accrued expenses and other
liabilities.................................................
................... 62,289
Management fee
payable.....................................................
............................... 53,539
Distribution fee
payable.....................................................
............................. 35,561
Deferred trustees'
fees........................................................
........................... 5,987
Due to broker-variation
margin......................................................
...................... 3,555
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Total
liabilities.................................................
..................................... 533,180
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Net
Assets......................................................
.......................................... $
153,900,265
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Net assets were comprised of:
Shares of beneficial interest, at
par.........................................................
......... $ 131,982
Paid-in capital in excess of
par.........................................................
.............. 144,808,032
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144,940,014
Accumulated net realized loss on
investments.................................................
.......... (3,022,931)
Net unrealized appreciation on
investments.................................................
............ 11,983,182
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Net assets, February 28,
1997........................................................
..................... $ 153,900,265
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Class A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share
($77,087,642 / 6,609,839 shares of beneficial interest
issued and outstanding)......................
$11.66
Maximum sales charge (3% of offering
price)......................................................
...... .36
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Maximum offering price to
public......................................................
................. $12.02
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Class B:
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per
share
($75,765,248 / 6,498,595 shares of beneficial interest
issued and outstanding)......................
$11.66
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Class C:
Net asset value, offer price and redemption price per
share
($428,728 / 36,773 shares of beneficial interest
issued and outstanding)............................
$11.66
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Class Z:
Net asset value, offer price and redemption price per
share
($618,647 / 53,027 shares of beneficial interest
issued and outstanding)............................
$11.67
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA SERIES
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended
Net Investment Income February 28,
1997
<S> <C>
Income
Interest................................ $ 4,962,224
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Expenses
Management fee.......................... 391,547
Distribution fee--Class A............... 38,377
Distribution fee--Class B............... 197,734
Distribution fee--Class C............... 2,125
Transfer agent's fees and expenses...... 41,000
Registration fees....................... 41,000
Custodian's fees and expenses........... 38,000
Reports to shareholders................. 10,000
Legal fees and expenses................. 8,500
Audit fees and expenses................. 6,500
Trustees' fees.......................... 4,000
Miscellaneous........................... 4,545
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Total expenses....................... 783,328
Less: Management fee waiver.............
(39,155)
Custodian fee credit.................
(250)
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Net expenses......................... 743,923
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Net investment income...................... 4,218,301
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Realized and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions................. 1,299,114
Financial futures transactions..........
(52,454)
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1,246,660
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Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on:
Investments............................. 1,980,385
Financial futures contracts.............
(96,250)
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1,884,135
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Net gain on investments.................... 3,130,795
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Net Increase in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations.................. $ 7,349,096
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</TABLE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA SERIES
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended
Year Ended
Increase (Decrease) February 28,
August 31,
in Net Assets 1997
1996
<S> <C> <C>
Operations
Net investment income........ $ 4,218,301 $
8,976,244
Net realized gain on
investment transactions... 1,246,660
514,615
Net change in unrealized
appreciation of
investments............... 1,884,135
(1,203,327)
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Net increase in net assets
resulting from
operations................ 7,349,096
8,287,532
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Dividends and distributions
(Note 1)
Dividends from net investment
income
Class A................... (2,146,523)
(3,964,257)
Class B................... (2,051,861)
(4,997,891)
Class C................... (14,015)
(14,096)
Class Z................... (5,902)
- --
----------------- -----
- ----------
(4,218,301)
(8,976,244)
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Distributions in excess of
net investment income
Class A................... (14,903)
- --
Class B................... (14,710)
- --
Class C................... (110)
- --
Class Z................... (68)
- --
----------------- -----
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(29,791)
- --
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Series share transactions (net
of share conversions) (Note
5)
Net proceeds from shares
sold...................... 3,508,531
15,413,483
Net asset value of shares
issued in reinvestment of
dividends and
distributions............. 2,348,680
4,904,100
Cost of shares reacquired.... (13,666,851)
(33,442,925)
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Net decrease in net assets
from Series share
transactions.............. (7,809,640)
(13,125,342)
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Total decrease.................. (4,708,636)
(13,814,054)
Net Assets
Beginning of period............. 158,608,901
172,422,955
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End of period................... $ 153,900,265 $
158,608,901
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</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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Prudential California Municipal Fund (the 'Fund') is
registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment
company. The Fund was
organized as a Massachusetts business trust on May 18, 1984
and consists of
three series. The monies of each series are invested in
separate, independently
managed portfolios. The California Series (the 'Series')
commenced investment
operations on September 19, 1984. The Series is diversified
and seeks to achieve
its investment objective of obtaining the maximum amount of
income exempt from
federal and California state income taxes with the minimum
of risk by investing
in 'investment grade' tax-exempt securities whose ratings
are within the four
highest ratings categories by a nationally recognized
statistical rating
organization or, if not rated, are of comparable quality.
The ability of the
issuers of the securities held by the Series to meet their
obligations may be
affected by economic developments in a specific state,
industry or region.
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Note 1. Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting
policies followed by the
Fund, and the Series, in the preparation of its financial
statements.
Securities Valuations: The Series values municipal
securities (including
commitments to purchase such securities on a 'when-issued'
basis) on the basis
of prices provided by a pricing service which uses
information with respect to
transactions in bonds, quotations from bond dealers, market
transactions in
comparable securities and various relationships between
securities in
determining values. If market quotations are not readily
available from such
pricing service, a security is valued at its fair value as
determined under
procedures established by the Trustees. Short-term
securities which mature in
more than 60 days are valued at current market quotations.
Short-term securities
which mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized
cost. All securities are
valued as of 4:15 p.m., New York time.
Financial Futures Contracts: A financial futures contract is
an agreement to
purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed amount of
securities at a set price
for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a
financial futures contract,
the Series is required to pledge to the broker an amount of
cash and/or other
assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount.
This amount is
known as the 'initial margin'. Subsequent payments, known as
'variation margin',
are made or received by the Series each day, depending on
the daily fluctuations
in the value of the underlying security. Such variation
margin is recorded for
financial statement purposes on a daily basis as unrealized
gain or loss. When
the contract expires or is closed, the gain or loss is
realized and is presented
in the statement of operations as net realized gain(loss) on
financial futures
contracts.
The Series invests in financial futures contracts in order
to hedge its existing
portfolio securities or securities the Series intends to
purchase, against
fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing
interest rates. Should
interest rates move unexpectedly, the Series may not achieve
the anticipated
benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize
a loss. The use of
futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect
correlation in movements in
the price of futures contracts, interest rates and the
underlying hedged assets.
Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income:
Securities transactions are
recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on
sales of securities are
calculated on the identified cost basis. Interest income is
recorded on the
accrual basis. The Series amortizes premiums and original
issue discount paid on
purchases of portfolio securities as adjustments to interest
income. Expenses
are recorded on the accrual basis which may require the use
of certain estimates
by management.
Net investment income (other than distribution fees) and
realized and unrealized
gains or losses are allocated daily to each class of shares
based upon the
relative proportion of net assets of each class at the
beginning of the day.
Federal Income Taxes: For federal income tax purposes, each
series in the Fund
is treated as a separate taxpaying entity. It is the intent
of the Series to
continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue
Code applicable to
regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its
net income to
shareholders. For this reason no federal income tax
provision is required.
Dividends and Distributions: The Series declares daily
dividends from net
investment income. Payment of dividends is made monthly.
Distributions of net
capital gains, if any, are made annually.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are
determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally
accepted accounting
principles.
Custody Fee Credits: The Fund has an arrangement with its
custodian bank,
whereby uninvested monies earn credits which reduce the fees
charged by the
custodian.
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9
<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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Reclassification of Capital Accounts: The Fund accounts and
reports for
distributions to shareholders in accordance with Statement
of Position 93-2:
Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement
Presentation of Income,
Capital Gain and Return of Capital Distributions by
Investment Companies. The
effect of applying this statement was to increase
undistributed net investment
income and increase accumulated net realized loss by
$29,791, due to the sale of
securities purchased with market discount. Net investment
income, net realized
gains and net assets were not affected by this change.
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Note 2. Agreements
The Fund has a management agreement with Prudential Mutual
Fund Management LLC
('PMF'). Pursuant to this agreement, PMF has responsibility
for all investment
advisory services and supervises the subadviser's
performance of such services.
PMF has entered into a subadvisory agreement with The
Prudential Investment
Corporation ('PIC'); PIC furnishes investment advisory
services in connection
with the management of the Fund. PMF pays for the cost of
the subadviser's
services, compensation of officers of the Fund, occupancy
and certain clerical
and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears all other
costs and expenses.
The management fee paid PMF is computed daily and payable
monthly, at an annual
rate of .50 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the
Series. PMF has agreed
to waive a portion (.05 of 1% of the Series' average daily
net assets) of its
management fee, which amounted to $39,155 ($.003 per share)
for the six months
ended February 28, 1997. The Series is not required to
reimburse PMF for such
waiver.
The Fund has a distribution agreement with Prudential
Securities Incorporated
('PSI') which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class
B, Class C and Class
Z shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PSI for
distributing and servicing
the Fund's Class A, Class B and Class C shares, pursuant to
plans of
distribution, (the 'Class A, B and C Plans'), regardless of
expenses actually
incurred by PSI. The distribution fees are accrued daily and
payable monthly. No
distribution or service fees are paid to PSI as distributor
of the Class Z
shares of the Fund.
Pursuant to the Class A, B and C Plans, the Fund compensates
PSI for
distribution-related activities at an annual rate of up to
.30 of 1%, .50 of 1%
and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and
C shares,
respectively. Such expenses under the Plans were .10 of 1%,
.50 of 1% and .75 of
1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C
shares, respectively,
for the six months ended February 28, 1997.
PSI has advised the Series that they have received
approximately $11,500 in
front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A
shares during the six
months ended February 28, 1997. From these fees, PSI paid
such sales charges to
affiliated broker-dealers, which in turn paid commissions to
salespersons and
incurred other distribution costs.
PSI has advised the Series that for the six months ended
February 28, 1997, it
received approximately $71,800 in contingent deferred sales
charges imposed upon
certain redemptions by Class B and Class C shareholders.
PSI, PMF and PIC are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of
The Prudential
Insurance Company of America.
The Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment
companies (the
'Funds'), entered into a credit agreement (the 'Agreement')
on December 31, 1996
with an unaffiliated lender. The maximum commitment under
the Agreement is
$200,000,000. The Agreement expires on December 30, 1997.
Interest on any such
borrowings outstanding will be at market rates. The purpose
of the Agreement is
to serve as an alternative source of funding for capital
share redemptions. The
Fund has not borrowed any amounts pursuant to the Agreement
as of February 28,
1997. The Funds pay a commitment fee at an annual rate of
.055 of 1% on the
unused portion of the credit facility. The commitment fee is
accrued and paid
quarterly on a pro-rata basis by the Funds.
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Note 3. Other Transactions with Affiliates
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC ('PMFS'), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of PMF,
serves as the Fund's transfer agent. During the six months
ended February 28,
1997, the Series incurred fees of approximately $29,300 for
the services of
PMFS. As of February 28 1997, approximately $4,800 of such
fees were due to
PMFS. Transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statement of
Operations include
certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates.
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Note 4. Portfolio Securities
Purchases and sales of portfolio securities of the Series,
excluding short-term
investments, for the six months ended February 28, 1997 were
$15,805,233 and
$22,750,081, respectively.
At February 28, 1997, the Series sold 71 financial futures
contracts on U.S.
Treasury Bonds which expire June 1997. The value at
disposition of such
contracts was $7,828,906. The value of such contracts on
February 28, 1997 was
$7,828,906, thereby resulting in an unrealized of $0.
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PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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The cost of investments for federal income tax purposes at
February 28, 1997 was
$140,137,566 and accordingly, net unrealized appreciation of
investments for
federal income tax purposes was $11,973,375 (gross
unrealized
appreciation--$12,485,047; gross unrealized depreciation--
$511,672).
For federal income tax purposes, the Series has a capital
loss carryforward as
of August 31, 1996 of approximately $4,191,500 which expires
in 2003. Such
carryforward is after utilization of approximately $691,000
of net taxable gains
realized and recognized during the year ended August 31,
1996. Accordingly, no
capital gains distribution is expected to be paid to
shareholders until net
gains have been realized in excess of such carryforward.
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Note 5. Capital
The Series offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z
shares. Class A shares
are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 3%. Class B
shares are sold with
a contingent deferred sales charge which declines from 5% to
zero depending on
the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are
sold with a
contingent deferred sales charge of 1% during the first
year. Class B shares
will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly
basis approximately
seven years after purchase. A special exchange privilege is
also available for
shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net
asset value.
Effective September 18, 1996 the Fund commenced offering
Class Z shares. Class Z
shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and
are offered
exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
The Fund has authorized an unlimited number of shares of
beneficial interest for
each class at $.01 par value per share.
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest for the period
ended February 28,
1997 and the fiscal year ended August 31, 1996 were as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class A Shares
Amount
- ------------------------------------ ---------- --------
- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Six months ended February 28, 1997:
Shares sold......................... 56,725 $
658,324
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends and distributions....... 104,013
1,209,149
Shares reacquired................... (471,976)
(5,490,836)
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares outstanding
before conversion................. (311,238)
(3,623,363)
Shares issued upon conversion from
Class B........................... 548,778
6,345,204
---------- --------
- ----
Net increase in shares
outstanding....................... 237,540 $
2,721,841
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
<CAPTION>
Class A Shares
Amount
- ------------------------------------ ---------- --------
- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Year ended August 31, 1996:
Shares sold......................... 619,476 $
7,175,954
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends......................... 187,402
2,174,280
Shares reacquired................... (1,344,223)
(15,617,393)
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares outstanding
before conversion................. (537,345)
(6,267,159)
Shares issued upon conversion from
Class B........................... 958,791
11,102,285
---------- --------
- ----
Net increase in shares
outstanding....................... 421,446 $
4,835,126
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
<CAPTION>
Class B
- ------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Six months ended February 28, 1997:
Shares sold......................... 188,206 $
2,186,841
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends and distributions....... 96,374
1,119,652
Shares reacquired................... (688,592)
(7,991,078)
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares outstanding
before conversion................. (404,012)
(4,684,585)
Shares reacquired upon conversion
into
Class A........................... (548,614)
(6,345,204)
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares
outstanding....................... (952,626)
$(11,029,789)
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
Year ended August 31, 1996:
Shares sold......................... 667,065 $
7,754,964
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends......................... 234,072
2,717,458
Shares reacquired................... (1,531,579)
(17,745,722)
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares outstanding
before conversion................. (630,442)
(7,273,300)
Shares reacquired upon conversion
into
Class A........................... (958,791)
(11,102,285)
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares
outstanding....................... (1,589,233)
$(18,375,585)
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
</TABLE>
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PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class C Shares
Amount
- ------------------------------------ ---------- --------
- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Six months ended February 28, 1997:
Shares sold......................... 3,934 $
46,000
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends and distributions....... 1,216
14,128
Shares reacquired................... (15,855)
(184,937)
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares
outstanding....................... (10,705) $
(124,809)
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
Year ended August 31, 1996:
Shares sold......................... 42,108 $
482,565
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends......................... 1,070
12,362
Shares reacquired................... (6,937)
(79,810)
---------- --------
- ----
Net increase in shares
outstanding....................... 36,241 $
415,117
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
<CAPTION>
Class Z
- ------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
September 18, 1996(a) through
February 28, 1997:
Shares sold......................... 52,534 $
617,366
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends and distributions....... 493
5,751
---------- --------
- ----
Net increase in shares
outstanding....................... 53,027 $
623,117
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
</TABLE>
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(a) Commencement of offering of class Z shares.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Financial Highlights (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class A
-------------------
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Six Months
Ended
Year Ended August 31,
February 28, --
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1997
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
------------ --
- ----- ------- ------- ------- ------
<S> <C>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of
period............................ $ 11.44 $
11.49 $ 11.30 $ 12.16 $ 11.48 $11.01
------ --
- ----- ------- ------- ------- ------
Income from investment operations
Net investment income................ .32(a)
.65(a) .66(a) .65 .69 .70
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investment
transactions...................... .22
(.05) .19 (.74) .68 .47
------ --
- ----- ------- ------- ------- ------
Total from investment
operations..................... .54
.60 .85 (.09) 1.37 1.17
------ --
- ----- ------- ------- ------- ------
Less distributions
Dividends from net investment
income............................ (.32)
(.65) (.66) (.65) (.69) (.70)
Distributions from net realized
gains............................. --
- -- -- (.12) -- --
------ --
- ----- ------- ------- ------- ------
Total distributions............... (.32)
(.65) (.66) (.77) (.69) (.70)
------ --
- ----- ------- ------- ------- ------
Net asset value, end of period....... $ 11.66 $
11.44 $ 11.49 $ 11.30 $ 12.16 $11.48
------ --
- ----- ------- ------- ------- ------
------ --
- ----- ------- ------- ------- ------
TOTAL RETURN(b):..................... 4.84%
5.23% 7.90% (0.80)% 12.30% 10.95%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)...... $ 77,088
$72,876 $68,403 $12,082 $11,116 $5,388
Average net assets (000)............. $ 77,389
$71,119 $42,617 $11,812 $ 7,728 $4,322
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution
fees........................... .75%(a)/(c)
.81%(a) .73%(a) .73% .77% .82%
Expenses, excluding distribution
fees........................... .65%(a)/(c)
.71%(a) .63%(a) .63% .67% .72%
Net investment income............. 5.59%(a)/(c)
5.58%(a) 5.90%(a) 5.57% 5.82% 6.25%
For Class A, B, C and Z shares:
Portfolio turnover rate........... 10%
26% 44% 69% 43% 53%
</TABLE>
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(a) Net of fee waiver.
(b) Total return does not consider the effects of sales
loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first
day and a sale on the
last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment
of dividends and
distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a
full year are not
annualized.
(c) Annualized.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Financial Highlights (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class B
--------------------
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Six Months
Ended
Year Ended August 31,
February 28,
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1997
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
<S> <C>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
------------
- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of
period............................ $ 11.43
$ 11.49 $ 11.29 $ 12.15 $ 11.48 $ 11.01
------
- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income from investment operations
Net investment income................ .30(a)
.60(a) .62(a) .60 .64 .66
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investment
transactions...................... .23
(.06) .20 (.74) .67 .47
------
- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total from investment
operations..................... .53
.54 .82 (.14) 1.31 1.13
------
- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Less distributions
Dividends from net investment
income............................ (.30)
(.60) (.62) (.60) (.64) (.66)
Distributions from net realized
gains............................. --
- -- -- (.12) -- --
------
- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total distributions............... (.30)
(.60) (.62) (.72) (.64) (.66)
------
- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of period....... $ 11.66
$ 11.43 $ 11.49 $ 11.29 $ 12.15 $ 11.48
------
- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
------
- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
TOTAL RETURN(b):..................... 4.72%
4.73% 7.56% (1.20)% 11.74% 10.52%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)...... $ 75,765
$85,190 $103,891 $184,985 $207,634 $177,861
Average net assets (000)............. $ 79,749
$96,525 $136,275 $201,558 $190,944 $172,495
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution
fees........................... 1.15%(a)/(c)
1.21%(a) 1.13%(a) 1.13% 1.17% 1.22%
Expenses, excluding distribution
fees........................... .65%(a)/(c)
.71%(a) .63%(a) .63% .67% .72%
Net investment income............. 5.19%(a)/(c)
5.18%(a) 5.50%(a) 5.17% 5.44% 5.85%
</TABLE>
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(a) Net of fee waiver.
(b) Total return does not consider the effects of sales
loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first
day and a sale on the
last day of each period reported and includes
reinvestment of dividends and
distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a
full year are not
annualized.
(c) Annualized.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Financial Highlights (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class C Class Z
-------------------
- ------------------------------ -------------
August 1, September 18,
Six Months
Year Ended August 1994(d) 1996(f)
Ended
31, through through
February 28, --
- --------------- August 31, February 28,
1997
1996 1995 1994 1997
------------ --
- ---- ------ ---------- -------------
<S> <C>
<C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of
period............................ $11.43
$11.49 $11.29 $11.32 $ 11.50
----- --
- ---- ------ ----- -----
Income from investment operations
Net investment income................ .29(a)
.57(a) .59(a) .04 .31(a)
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investment
transactions...................... .23
(.06) .20 (.03) .17
----- --
- ---- ------ ----- -----
Total from investment
operations..................... .52
.51 .79 .01 .48
----- --
- ---- ------ ----- -----
Less distributions
Dividends from net investment
income............................ (.29)
(.57) (.59) (.04) (.31)
----- --
- ---- ------ ----- -----
Total distributions............... (.29)
(.57) (.59) (.04) (.31)
----- --
- ---- ------ ----- -----
Net asset value, end of period....... $11.66
$11.43 $11.49 $11.29 $ 11.67
----- --
- ---- ------ ----- -----
----- --
- ---- ------ ----- -----
TOTAL RETURN(b):..................... 4.59%
4.47% 7.29% .05% 4.19%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)...... $ 429 $
543 $ 129 $ 200(e) $ 619
Average net assets (000)............. $ 571 $
286 $ 76 $ 199(e) $ 229
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution
fees........................... 1.40%(a)/(c)
1.46%(a) 1.38%(a) 1.71%(c) .65%(a)/(c)
Expenses, excluding distribution
fees........................... .65%(a)/(c)
.71%(a) .63%(a) .96%(c) .65%(a)/(c)
Net investment income............. 4.94%(a)/(c)
4.93%(a) 5.25%(a) 4.87%(c) 5.69%(a)/(c)
</TABLE>
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(a) Net of fee waiver.
(b) Total return does not consider the effects of sales
loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first
day and a sale on the
last day of each period reported and includes
reinvestment of dividends and
distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a
full year are not
annualized.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Commencement of offering of Class C shares.
(e) Figures are actual and not rounded to the nearest
thousand.
(f) Commencement of offering of Class Z shares.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FUND
Supplemental Proxy Information CALIFORNIA SERIES
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A Meeting of Shareholders of the Prudential California
Municipal Fund was
held on Wednesday, October 30, 1996 at the offices of
Prudential Securities
Incorporated, One Seaport Plaza, New York, New York. The
meeting was held for
the following purposes:
(1) To elect Trustees as follows: Edward D. Beach, Eugene C.
Dorsey, Delayne
Dedrick Gold, Robert F. Gunia, Harry A. Jacobs, Jr.,
Donald D. Lennox,
Mendel A. Melzer, Thomas T. Mooney, Thomas H. O'Brien,
Richard A. Redeker,
Nancy H. Teeters and Louis A. Weil, III.
(2) Approval of an amendment to the Fund's investment
restrictions to permit an
increase in the borrowing capabilities of the Fund.
The results of the proxy solicitation on the above
matters were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Trustee/Matter
Votes for Votes against Abstentions
- ----------- ------------- -----------
<S> <C>
<C> <C> <C>
(1) Edward D. Beach
141,558,376 0 7,396,038
Eugene C. Dorsey
141,822,354 0 7,132,060
Delayne Dedrick Gold
142,273,341 0 6,681,073
Robert F. Gunia
142,326,036 0 6,628,378
Harry A. Jacobs, Jr.
142,228,305 0 6,728,109
Donald D. Lennox
142,296,562 0 6,657,852
Mendel A. Melzer
142,361,199 0 6,593,215
Thomas T. Mooney
142,303,595 0 6,650,819
Thomas H. O'Brien
141,900,620 0 7,053,794
Richard A. Redeker
142,099,103 0 6,855,311
Nancy H. Teeters
142,184,510 0 6,769,904
Louis A. Weil, III
142,270,746 0 6,683,668
(2) Amendment relating to borrowing capabilities
86,313,260 14,326,090 7,601,456
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Prudential Mutual Funds
Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102-4077
(800) 225-1852
http://www.prudential.com
Trustees
Edward D. Beach
Eugene C. Dorsey
Delayne Dedrick Gold
Robert F. Gunia
Harry A. Jacobs, Jr.
Donald D. Lennox
Mendel A. Melzer
Thomas T. Mooney
Thomas H. O'Brien
Richard A. Redeker
Nancy H. Teeters
Louis A. Weil, III
Officers
Richard A. Redeker, President
Susan C. Cote, Vice President
Thomas Early, Vice President
Eugene S. Stark, Treasurer
Stephen M. Ungerman, Assistant Treasurer
S. Jane Rose, Secretary
Deborah A. Docs, Assistant Secretary
Manager
Prudential Mutual Fund Management LLC
Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102-4077
Investment Adviser
The Prudential Investment Corporation
Prudential Plaza
Newark, NJ 07101
Distributor
Prudential Securities Incorporated
One Seaport Plaza
New York, NY 10292
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
One Heritage Drive
North Quincy, MA 02171
Transfer Agent
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC
P.O. Box 15005
New Brunswick, NJ 08906
Independent Auditors
Price Waterhouse LLP
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Legal Counsel
Shereff, Friedman, Hoffman & Goodman, LLP
919 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
The views expressed in this report and information about
the Series' portfolio holdings are for the period covered
by this report and are subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of February 28,
1997 were not audited and, accordingly, no opinion is
expressed on them.
This report is not authorized for distribution to
prospective
investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current
prospectus.
<PAGE>
(LOGO)
Prudential Mutual Funds BULK RATE
Gateway Center Three U.S. POSTAGE
100 Mulberry Street PAID
Newark, NJ 07102-4077 Permit 6807
(800) 225-1852 New York, NY
744313107
744313206 MF116E2
744313701 Cat#642111F
744313883
(ICON)
Prudential
California
Municipal
Fund
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California Income Series
(PICTURE)
SEMI
ANNUAL
REPORT
Feb. 28, 1997
Lipper California Municipal Funds average. Information is
based on
the average return of all funds (50) in this category for
the five
years ended 3/31/97. Lipper does not take into account sales
charges.
Class A shares only, inception 12/3/90. The Series' one-year
and
since inception rankings were 10 out of 99and One out of 43,
respectively. Without waiver of managementfees the Series'
returns would have been lower.Past performance is not
indicative
of future results.
(LOGO)
<PAGE>
Prudential California Municipal Fund
California Income Series
Class A Shares Rated No. 1
We're pleased to report to you that the Prudential
California Municipal
Fund -- California Income Series was rated the No. 1
California
municipal bond fund out of 50 similar funds tracked by
Lipper
Analytical Services for the five-year period ending March
31,
1997. The ranking was for Class A shares (Class B and Class
C
shares were not in existence) and was based upon total
return,
which did not take into account sales charges that could
have
changed the rankings. For the six-month reporting period
ended
February 28, 1997, your Series continued to provide
attractive
tax-free yields. Our total returns were also competitive
with
the average California tax-free municipal bond fund, as
measured by Lipper.
<TABLE>
Cumulative Total Returns1 As
of 2/28/97
<CAPTION>
Six One Five
Since
Months Year Years
Inception2
<S> <C> <C> <C>
<C>
Class A 5.0% (4.9)4 5.7% (5.5)4 50.0%
(46.0)4 68.0% (62.8)4
Class B 4.7 5.2 (5.0)4 N/A
19.6 (17.4)4
Class C 4.6 5.0 (4.8)4 N/A
19.2 (17.4)4
Class Z N/A N/A N/A
4.0
Lipper CA Muni Avg.3 4.7 4.8 39.9
***
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
Average Annual Total Returns1
As of 3/31/97
<CAPTION>
One Five Since
Year Years Inception2
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A 3.2% (3.1)4 7.4% (7.0)4 7.8% (7.4)4
Class B 1.0 (0.9)4 N/A 4.7 (4.4)4
Class C 4.7 (4.6)4 N/A 6.4 (6.1)4
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
Dividends & Yields As of
2/28/97
<CAPTION>
Taxable
Equivalent Yield5
Total Dividends 30-Day At Tax
Rates Of
Paid for Six Mos. SEC Yield 36%
39.6%
<S> <C> <C> <C>
<C>
Class A $0.30 5.16% (5.11)4 8.89% (8.80)4
9.42% (9.33)4
Class B $0.28 4.92 (4.87)4 8.48 (8.39)4
8.98 (8.89)4
Class C $0.27 4.67 (4.62)4 8.05 (7.96)4
8.52 (8.43)4
Class Z $0.27 5.42 (5.37)4 9.34 (9.25)4
9.89 (9.80)4
</TABLE>
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Principal
and investment return will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares,
when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original
cost.
1Source: Prudential Mutual Fund Management and Lipper
Analytical
Services. The cumulative total returns do not take into
account
sales charges. The average annual returns do take into
account
applicable sales charges. All total returns reflect a
management
fee waiver since inception. The Fund charges a maximum front-
end
sales load of 3% for Class A shares and a declining
contingent
deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% and 1%
for
six years, for Class B shares. Class C shares have a 1% CDSC
for one year. Class B shares automatically convert to Class
A
shares on a quarterly basis, after approximately seven
years.
Class Z shares have no service or 12b-1 fee. Class Z shares
have been in existence for less than one year and therefore
no average annual total returns are shown.
2Inception dates: 12/3/90 Class A; 12/7/93 Class B; 8/1/94
Class C; and 9/18/96 Class Z.
3The Lipper California Municipal Bond fund average includes
100 funds for six months; 98 funds for one year and 50 funds
for five years.
4Without waiver of management fees and/or expense
subsidization,
the Series' average annual return and yields would have been
lower, as indicated in parentheses ( ).
5Taxable equivalent yields reflect federal and applicable
state tax rates.
***The Lipper Since Inception category return for Class A
shares is 56.1%, which includes 43 funds; for Class B is
14.6% for 66 funds and Class C is 18.5% for 78 funds.
How Investments Compared.
(As of 2/28/97)
(GRAPH)
Source: Lipper Analytical Services. Financial markets
change,
so a mutual fund's past performance should never be used to
predict future results. The risks to each of the investments
listed above are different -- we provide 12-month total
returns
for several Lipper mutual fund categories to show you that
reaching
for higher yields means tolerating more risk. The greater
the risk,
the larger the potential reward or loss. In addition, we've
included
historical 20-year average annual returns. These returns
assume
the reinvestment of dividends.
U.S. Growth Funds will fluctuate a great deal. Investors
have received
higher historical total returns from stocks than from most
other
investments. Smaller capitalization stocks offer greater
potential
for long-term growth but may be more volatile than larger
capitalization stocks.
General Bond Funds provide more income than stock funds,
which
can help smooth out their total returns year by year. But
their
prices still fluctuate (sometimes significantly) and their
returns have been historically lower than those of stock
funds.
General Municipal Debt Funds invest in bonds issued by state
governments, state agencies and/or municipalities. This
investment provides income that is usually exempt from
federal and state income taxes.
Taxable Money Market Funds attempt to preserve a constant
share value; they don't fluctuate much in price but,
historically,
their returns have been generally among the lowest of the
major
investment categories.
<PAGE>
Christian Smith, Fund Manager
(PICTURE)
Portfolio
Manager's Report
The Series looks to invest primarily in long-term municipal
bonds
that offer the maximum amount of income that is exempt from
California state and federal income taxes, while still
attempting
to preserve capital. Certain shareholders however, may be
subject
to the federal alternative minimum tax. There can be no
assurance
that the Series will achieve its investment objective.
High Yields.
The Series may invest up to 30% of its total assets in high
yield municipal bonds, which are rated below investment
grade.
These bonds, also known as junk bonds, generally offer
higher
income than investment grade bonds, but also pose greater
credit risk. These bonds comprised about 25% of the Series'
assets as of February 28, 1997, compared with 27% of the
Series'
assets on August 31, 1996.
Strategy Session.
The municipal bond market moved in cycles during the
reporting
period: Bond prices rallied on news of slower economic
growth
and low inflation; then sold off when reports indicated the
opposite. For example, in the third quarter of 1996, bond
prices rallied. Municipal bond interest rates were 6.01% on
October 24 and gradually declined to 5.80% in November,
according to the Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index, a widely-
watched
industry barometer. The start of 1997 brought news that the
economy
was accelerating. Fourth quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP
is the
total value of all the goods and services produced by the
economy
and a generally accepted measure of economic growth) surged
3.8%.
Yet inflation remained low. Interest rates then began a
steady
climb upward as bond prices fell slightly. Interest rates
ended
the reporting period at 5.93%.
As you know, bond prices rise when interest rates fall, and
vice versa. Our strategy over the past six months was to
adjust
the Series' duration, in order to help it respond more
effectively
to interest rate movements. When the municipal bond market
rallied
last fall, we lengthened duration. This allowed your Series
to
profit as bond prices rose. Conversely, as the bond market
slowed at year-end, we shortened the Series' duration. This
protected assets as interest rates rose.
As the end of the reporting period neared, we shortened
Series'
duration even more. We did not want to be caught off guard
if
the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates. It was
a
prudent move. On March 25, 1997, the central bank raised the
federal funds rate (what banks charge each other for
overnight
loans) one-quarter of a percentage point to 5.50%. It was
the
first increase in two years. The Federal Reserve explained
it
was acting to quell Oinflationary imbalancesO that could
undermine the country's six-year economic expansion.
Portfolio Breakdown.
Expressed as a percentage of
total investments as of 2/28/97.
(PIE CHART)
<PAGE>
What Went Well.
Going The Extra
Mile For You.
Thorough credit research is essential for a municipal bond
mutual
fund. Two years ago we bought San Bernardino County bonds to
fund
construction of the San Bernardino Medical Center. The
yields
were very attractive. Unfortunately, the project soon ran
into
difficulties and Moody's downgraded the county's credit
rating
from A to Baa1. While other investors sold, we went the
extra
mile for you and looked deeper into the situation. We
researched
the bond again and visited the project to get the whole
story.
We decided that the difficulties would only be temporary and
the project was sound. We were right. Today, San Bernardino
Medical Center bonds are insured and have been upgraded to
AAA. By holding onto these bonds when others did not, we
earned a good yield and were later able to sell some at a
profit for you.
Five Largest
Issuers.
6.4% Orange County Local
Transportation Authority
5.3% Southern California
Power Authority
4.9% San Bernardino County
Medical Center
2.9% Chula Vista
Redevelopment Agency
2.5% Torrance Redevelopment
Agency
Expressed as a percentage of total net assets as of 2/28/97.
And Not So Well.
Market Concerns.
The overall trend for municipal bond supply has been
downward
for a couple of years now. That's because municipalities are
receiving more revenue -- thanks to stronger local
economies -- and
thus are less inclined to market new bonds. Unfortunately,
that
also means fewer investment opportunities for your Series.
Bond insurance has been another concern. Why? Because as
more
bonds are issued with insurance, it means fewer uninsured
bonds
were available. In past years, uninsured bonds offered us
the
opportunity to buy good quality credits (usually rated A to
BBB)
at attractive prices and yields. As this pool shrinks, so
too do
the opportunities for your Series to purchase bonds that
could
further enhance yield.
Portfolio Breakdown.
Expressed as a percentage of
total investments as of 2/28/97.
(PIE CHART)
Looking Ahead.
The Federal Reserve has raised short-term interest rates
once in 1997.
Will there be more increases in short-term interest rates?
Probably.
Experience tells us that changes in Federal Reserve monetary
policy
are rarely one-shot deals. Given present economic
conditions, we
believe one or two additional rate increases will most
likely
occur later this year. Of course, no one knows for sure. We
have positioned the Series' duration to be closer to, or
slightly shorter than, the average California tax-free
municipal bond fund. This will give us the flexibility
to respond if -- or more likely when -- the Federal Reserve
acts to increase interest rates.
1
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President's Letter April 10, 1997
(PICTURE)
We're On Your Side.
Dear Shareholder:
The first three months of the year were not good ones for
most
U.S. stock and bond investors. The Dow Jones Industrial
Average
was down considerably from its record high set in mid-March,
and
long-term interest rates were at their highest levels in six
months. Not surprisingly, in the first quarter of 1997 the
average stock and bond mutual fund had negative returns (for
stock funds, it was the first time since 1994).
The reasons behind the recent market decline have been
well-publicized -- higher interest rates and inflationary
pressures. And while we are watching market developments
closely, we are also very concerned about you and how you're
dealing with events. We realize that staying the course
toward
your long-term investment goals isn't easy during such times
of uncertainty. Here are a few thoughts that may help --
- -- Keep Your Expectations Realistic. The best investors
know
that financial markets rise and fall -- and so too, will the
value of their investments. Over time, however, stocks have
been shown to produce very attractive returns that were well
ahead of inflation.
- -- Remember Your Time Horizon. If your investment goals are
long term (several years or more), so should your time
horizon.
During this period, it's not unusual for stocks and bonds to
experience several periods of market uncertainty.
- -- We're On Your Side. Your Prudential Securities Financial
Advisor or Prudential Registered Representative can help you
understand what's happening in the financial markets. They
can assist you in making informed decisions based upon a
thorough knowledge of your financial needs and long-term
goals. Call him or her today.
Thank you for your continued confidence in Prudential mutual
funds. We'll do everything we can to keep you informed and
to earn your trust.
Sincerely,
Brian M. Storms
President, Prudential Mutual Funds & Annuities
2
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Portfolio of Investments
as of February 28, 1997 PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Moody's Interest Maturity Amount Value
Description (a)
Rating Rate Date (000) (Note 1)
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS--96.5%
- ------------------------------------------------------------
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Arcadia Unified Sch. Dist.,
Gen. Oblig., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/09 $ 1,200 $
617,712
Gen. Oblig., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/11 1,875
849,750
Gen. Oblig., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/12 2,045
865,751
Gen. Oblig., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/13 1,205
478,783
Gen. Oblig., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/18 1,940
561,649
Assoc. of Bay Area Govt's. Fin. Auth., Cert. of Part.,
Channing House, Ser. A
A+(c) 7.125% 1/01/21 1,500
1,614,075
Brea Pub. Fin. Auth. Rev., Tax Alloc. Redev. Proj., Ser. C
NR 8.10 3/01/21 3,000
3,195,930
Buena Park Cmnty. Redev. Agcy., Cent. Bus. Dist. Proj.
NR 7.80 9/01/14 3,325
3,502,821
California St. Dept. Wtr. Res. Rev., Central Valley Proj.,
Ser. J
Aa 7.00 12/01/12 1,000
1,183,540
California St. Edl. Facs. Auth. Rev., Chapman College
Baa1 7.50 1/01/18 600 (f)
669,084
California St. Gen. Oblig., A.M.B.A.C.
Aaa 6.50 9/01/10 1,250
1,411,488
California Statewide Cmnty. Dev. Rev., Cert. of Part.,
Villaview Cmnty. Hosp.
A+(c) 7.00 9/01/09 955
1,038,448
Carson City Ltd. Oblig. Impvt. Rev., Assmt. Dist.
NR 7.375 9/02/22 2,415
2,554,684
Chula Vista Cmnty. Redev. Agcy.,
Ref. Tax Alloc. Sr. Bayfront, Ser. A
BBB+(c) 7.625 9/01/24 2,500
2,810,350
Ref. Tax Alloc. Sub. Bayfront, Ser. C
NR 8.25 5/01/24 2,500
2,783,100
Contra Costa Cnty., Spec. Tax Cmnty. Facs. Dist. No. 91-1
NR 8.125 8/01/16 1,520
1,615,684
Corona Cert. of Part., Vista Hosp. Sys. Inc., Ser. C
NR 8.375 7/01/11 2,000
2,197,900
Delano Cert. of Part., Regl. Med. Ctr., Ser. 92A
NR 9.25 1/01/22 2,890
3,243,534
Desert Hosp. Dist., Cert. of Part.
AAA(c) 8.10 7/01/20 2,000 (f)
2,276,000
East Palo Alto San. Dist., Cert. of Part.
NR 8.25 10/01/15 500
538,360
El Dorado Cnty., Spec. Tax, Cmnty. Facs. Dist. No. 92-1
NR 8.25 9/01/24 1,990
2,212,661
Fairfield Pub. Fin. Auth. Rev., Fairfield Redev. Proj.,
Ser. A
NR 7.90 8/01/21 2,500 (f)
2,891,875
Folsom Spec. Tax, Cmnty. Facs. Dist. No. 2
NR 7.70 12/01/19 3,130
3,273,855
Fontana Pub. Fin. Auth., N. Fontana Tax Alloc. Rev.
NR 7.65 12/01/09 1,575 (f)
1,816,589
Fontana Spec. Tax. Cmnty. Facs. Dist. No. 2, Ser. B
NR 8.50 9/01/17 3,595
3,777,338
Foothill/Eastern Trans. Corr. Agcy., Toll Rd., Ser. A
Baa Zero 1/01/20 10,000
2,387,500
Gateway Impv. Auth. Rev., Marin City Cmnty. Facs. Dist.-A
NR 7.75 9/01/25 2,100
2,254,581
Kings Cnty. Wst. Mgmt. Auth., Solid Wst. Rev.
BBB+(c) 7.20 10/01/14 1,275
1,389,100
La Quinta Redev. Agcy.,
Tax Alloc., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 7.30 9/01/10 1,000
1,203,280
Tax Alloc., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 7.30 9/01/11 1,000
1,207,730
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Portfolio of Investments
as of February 28, 1997 PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Moody's Interest Maturity Amount Value
Description (a)
Rating Rate Date (000) (Note 1)
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------
- ------
Long Beach Redev. Agcy. Hsg.,
Multifamily Hsg. Rev., Pacific Court Apts.
NR 6.80% 9/01/13 $ 1,000 (g) $
650,000
Multifamily Hsg. Rev., Pacific Court Apts.
NR 6.95 9/01/23 1,500 (g)
975,000
Los Angeles Cmnty. Facs. Dist., No. 5, Spec. Tax
NR 7.25 9/01/19 1,500
1,584,300
Los Angeles Dept. of Wtr. & Pwr., Waterworks Rev.
Aa 4.50 5/15/23 1,900
1,542,857
Lynwood Pub. Fin. Auth. Rev., Wtr. Sys. Impvt. Proj.
BBB-(c) 6.50 6/01/21 1,500
1,540,470
Met. Wtr. Dist. of Southern California,
Waterworks Rev., Linked S.A.V.R.S. & R.I.B.S.
Aa 5.75 8/10/18 1,000
1,019,890
Mojave Desert & Mtn. Solid Waste Joint Pwrs. Auth. Proj.
Rev.
Baa1 7.875 6/01/20 1,175
1,301,877
Ontario California Impvt. Bond Act of 1915, Assmt. Dist.
100C - Com. CTR. III
NR 8.00 9/02/11 1,380
1,433,489
Orange Cnty. Cmnty. Facs. Dist., Spec. Tax Rev.,
No. 87-4, Foothill Ranch, Ser. A
NR 7.375 8/15/18 3,500 (f)
4,046,700
No. 87-5B, Rancho Santa Margarita
NR 7.50 8/15/17 1,750 (f)
2,028,285
No. 88-1, Aliso Viejo, Ser. A
AAA(c) 7.15 8/15/06 805 (f)
926,877
Orange Cnty. Loc. Trans. Auth.,
Sales Tax Rev., Linked S.A.V.R.S. & R.I.B.S.
Aa 6.20 2/14/11 1,500
1,608,690
Sales Tax Rev., Linked S.A.V.R.S. & R.I.B.S.,
A.M.B.A.C.
Aaa 6.20 2/14/11 10,000
10,857,300
Perris Sch. Dist., Cert. of Part., Cap. Proj.
NR 7.75(d) 3/01/21 1,500 (f)
1,712,775
Placentia Pub. Fin. Auth., Tax Rev., Ser. B
NR 6.60 9/01/15 1,500
1,490,490
Puerto Rico Hwy. & Trans. Auth. Rev., Ser. Q
AAA(c) 7.75 7/01/10 2,100 e)(f)
2,373,609
Puerto Rico Pub. Bldgs. Auth., Gtd. Pub. Ed. & Hlth.
Facs., Ser. J
Baa1 Zero 7/01/06 1,605
1,014,617
Redding Elec. Sys. Rev., Cert. of Part., Linked S.A.V.R.S.
& R.I.B.S., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 6.368 7/01/22 3,750
4,141,837
Richmond Redev. Agcy. Rev., Multifamily Bridge Affordable
Hsg.
NR 7.50 9/01/23 2,500
2,427,350
Riverside Cnty. Cert. of Part., Air Force Vlg. West
NR 8.125 6/15/20 3,000
3,215,970
Riverside Cnty. Impvt. Bond Act 1915, Assmt. Dist. 159,
Ser. A
NR 7.625 9/02/14 2,500
2,582,250
Rocklin Stanford Ranch Cmnty. No.3, Facs. Dist., Spec. Tax
NR 8.10 11/01/15 1,000 (f)
1,144,110
Rocklin Unified Sch. Dist., Gen. Oblig.,
Cap. Apprec., Ser. C, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 8/01/12 1,110
472,094
Cap. Apprec., Ser. C, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 8/01/13 1,165
465,045
Cap. Apprec., Ser. C, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 8/01/14 1,220
456,634
Cap. Apprec., Ser. C, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 8/01/15 1,285
451,343
Cap. Apprec., Ser. C, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 8/01/16 1,400
459,704
Roseville Jt. Union H.S. Dist., Ser. B, F.G.I.C.
Aaa Zero 6/01/20 9,000
2,294,730
Sacramento City. Fin. Auth.,
Cap. Apprec., Tax Alloc. Comb. Proj., Ser. B, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 11/01/16 5,700
1,844,292
Cap. Apprec., Tax Alloc. Comb. Proj., Ser. B, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 11/01/17 5,695
1,739,310
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Portfolio of Investments
as of February 28, 1997 PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Moody's Interest Maturity Amount Value
Description (a)
Rating Rate Date (000) (Note 1)
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------
- ------
Sacramento Cnty. Spec. Tax Rev.,
Dist. No. 1, Elliot Ranch
NR 8.20% 8/01/21 $ 2,000 $
2,087,200
Dist. No. 1, Laguna Creek Ranch
NR 8.25 12/01/20 1,000
1,070,330
Sacramento Spec. Purpose Fac., Y.M.C.A. of Sacramento
NR 7.25 12/01/18 2,200
2,281,268
San Bernardino Cnty., Cert. of Part.,
Med. Ctr. Fin. Proj., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 5.50 8/01/22 4,540
4,496,825
Med. Ctr. Fin. Proj., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 5.50 8/01/24 5,250
5,034,802
San Diego Spec. Tax, Cmnty. Facs. Dist. No. 1, Ser. B
NR 7.10 9/01/20 2,000
2,073,380
San Francisco City & Cnty.,
Redev. Agcy., Lease Rev.
A Zero 7/01/06 1,500
922,680
Redev. Agcy., Lease Rev.
A Zero 7/01/07 2,250
1,299,397
San Joaquin Hills Trans. Corridor Agcy.,
Toll Road Rev.
NR Zero 1/01/11 2,000
800,060
Toll Road Rev.
NR Zero 1/01/22 15,000
3,205,200
San Jose Redev. Proj., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 6.00 8/01/15 3,000
3,211,950
Santa Margarita, Dana Point Auth.,
Impvt. Dists. Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa 7.25 8/01/09 905
1,082,869
Impvt. Dists. Ser. B, M.B.I.A.
Aaa 7.25 8/01/14 1,000
1,209,070
South Orange Cnty., Pub. Fin. Auth.,
Foothill Area Proj., Ser. C, F.G.I.C.
Aaa 6.50 8/15/10 750
849,787
Spec. Tax Rev., M.B.I.A.
Aaa 7.00 9/01/10 2,535
2,981,997
South San Francisco Redev. Agcy., Tax Alloc., Gateway
Redev. Proj.
NR 7.60 9/01/18 2,375
2,523,912
South Tahoe Joint Pwrs. Fin. Ser. A, B.A.N.
NR 8.00 10/01/01 2,500
2,552,775
Southern California Pub. Pwr. Auth.,
Proj. Rev.
A 6.75 7/01/10 6,250
7,012,625
Proj. Rev.
A 6.75 7/01/13 3,000
3,390,150
Proj. Rev., A.M.B.A.C.
Aaa Zero 7/01/16 8,400
2,842,140
Sulphur Springs Unified Sch. Dist., Ser. A, M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/11 3,000
1,359,600
Temecula Valley Unified Sch. Dist., Cmnty. Facs., Spec.
Tax Dist. No. 89-1
NR 8.60 9/01/17 2,600
2,706,314
Torrance Redev. Agcy.,
Tax Alloc. Downtown Redev.
Baa 7.125 9/01/22 2,105
2,230,437
Tax Alloc. Ind. Redev. Proj.
NR 7.75 9/01/13 2,500
2,622,125
Vacaville Cmnty. Redev. Agcy., Multifamily Hsg. Rev.
A-(c) 7.375 11/01/14 1,110
1,180,441
Victor Valley,
Union H.S. Dist., M.B.I.A
Aaa Zero 9/01/17 4,500
1,387,530
Union H.S. Dist., M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/19 5,450
1,485,234
Union H.S. Dist., M.B.I.A.
Aaa Zero 9/01/20 5,850
1,503,391
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Portfolio of Investments
as of February 28, 1997 PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Moody's Interest Maturity Amount Value
Description (a)
Rating Rate Date (000) (Note 1)
<S>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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- ------------------------------------------------------------
- ------
Virgin Islands Pub. Fin. Auth. Rev., Hwy. Trans. Trust
Fund
BBB(c) 7.70% 10/01/04 $ 1,000 $
1,080,110
Virgin Islands Territory, Hugo Ins. Claims Fund Proj.,
Ser. 91
NR 7.75 10/01/06 1,015
1,103,325
West Contra Costa Unified Sch. Dist., Cert. of Part.
Ba1 6.875 1/01/09 1,140
1,217,987
West Sacramento Impvt. Bond Act of 1915, Lighthouse Marina
Assmt. Dist. 90-1
NR 8.50 9/02/17 2,500
2,565,525
Westminster Redev. Agcy., Tax Allocation Rev., Orange
County, Proj. No. 1, Ser. A
Baa 7.30 8/01/21 3,000
3,241,800
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Total long-term investments (cost $175,359,467)
188,837,283
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT--1.0%
California Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Auth. Rev., Shell Oil Co.
Proj., Ser. 94, F.R.D.D.
VMIG1 3.40 3/03/97 1,900
1,900,000
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Total short-term investment (cost $1,900,000)
Total Investments--97.5%
(cost $177,259,467; Note 4)
190,737,283
Other assets in excess of liabilities--2.5%
4,998,226
- ------------
Net Assets--100%
$195,735,509
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(a) The following abbreviations are used in portfolio
descriptions:
A.M.B.A.C.--American Municipal Bond Assurance
Corporation.
B.A.N.--Bond Anticipation Note.
F.G.I.C.--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company.
F.R.D.D.--Floating Rate (Daily) Demand Note (b)
M.B.I.A.--Municipal Bond Insurance Association.
R.I.B.S.--Residual Interest Bearing Securities.
S.A.V.R.S.--Select Auction Variable Rate Securities.
(b) For purposes of amortized cost valuation, the maturity
date of such
securities is considered to be the later of the next
date on which the
security can be redeemed at par, or the next date on
which the rate of
interest is adjusted.
(c) Standard & Poor's Rating.
(d) Inverse floating rate bond. The coupon is inversely
indexed to a floating
interest rate. The rate shown is the rate at period end.
(e) Pledged as initial margin on financial futures
contracts.
(f) Prerefunded issues are secured by escrowed cash and/or
direct U.S.
guaranteed obligations.
(g) Issuer in default of interest payment.
NR--Not Rated by Moody's or Standard & Poor's.
The Fund's current Statement of Additional Information
contains a description of
Moody's and Standard & Poor's ratings.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Assets
February 28, 1997
- -----------------
<S>
<C>
Investments, at value (cost
$177,259,467)...............................................
................. $ 190,737,283
Interest
receivable..................................................
.................................... 3,449,527
Receivable for investments
sold........................................................
.................. 1,825,150
Receivable for Series shares
sold........................................................
................ 725,814
Other
assets......................................................
....................................... 4,286
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Total
assets......................................................
.................................... 196,742,060
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Liabilities
Payable for Series shares
reacquired..................................................
................... 405,669
Bank
overdraft...................................................
........................................
256,200
Accrued
expenses....................................................
..................................... 140,052
Dividends
payable.....................................................
................................... 99,179
Management fee
payable.....................................................
.............................. 67,624
Distribution fee
payable.....................................................
............................ 27,980
Deferred trustees'
fees........................................................
.......................... 5,987
Due to broker - variation
margin......................................................
................... 3,860
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Total
liabilities.................................................
.................................... 1,006,551
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Net
Assets......................................................
......................................... $
195,735,509
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- -----------------
Net assets were comprised of:
Shares of beneficial interest, at
par.........................................................
........ $ 185,827
Paid-in capital in excess of
par.........................................................
............. 184,515,806
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184,701,633
Accumulated net realized loss on
investments.................................................
......... (2,443,940)
Net unrealized appreciation on
investments.................................................
........... 13,477,816
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Net assets, February 28,
1997........................................................
.................... $ 195,735,509
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Class A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share
($150,499,599 / 14,288,228 shares of beneficial
interest issued and outstanding)...................
$10.53
Maximum sales charge (3% of offering
price)......................................................
..... .33
Maximum offering price to
public......................................................
................ $10.86
Class B:
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per
share
($41,112,085 / 3,902,969 shares of beneficial interest
issued and outstanding).....................
$10.53
Class C:
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per
share
($2,860,049 / 271,488 shares of beneficial interest
issued and outstanding)........................
$10.53
Class Z:
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per
share
($1,263,776 / 120,037 shares of beneficial interest
issued and outstanding)........................
$10.53
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended
Net Investment Income February 28,
1997
<S> <C>
Income
Interest................................ $ 6,314,226
--------------
- ---
Expenses
Management fee.......................... 484,016
Distribution fee--Class A............... 75,991
Distribution fee--Class B............... 95,466
Distribution fee--Class C............... 11,712
Custodian's fees and expenses........... 47,000
Reports to shareholders................. 45,000
Transfer agent's fees and expenses...... 28,000
Registration fees....................... 25,000
Legal fees and expenses................. 8,000
Audit fees and expenses................. 6,500
Trustees' fees.......................... 4,000
Miscellaneous........................... 5,614
--------------
- ---
Total expenses....................... 836,299
Less: Management fee waiver.............
(48,402)
Custodian fee credit................
(238)
--------------
- ---
Net expenses......................... 787,659
--------------
- ---
Net investment income...................... 5,526,567
--------------
- ---
Realized and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions................. 1,875,511
Financial futures transactions..........
(279,940)
--------------
- ---
1,595,571
--------------
- ---
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:
Investments............................. 2,336,213
Financial futures contracts.............
(125,625)
--------------
- ---
2,210,588
--------------
- ---
Net gain on investments.................... 3,806,159
--------------
- ---
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting
from Operations............................ $ 9,332,726
--------------
- ---
--------------
- ---
</TABLE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months
Ended
Year Ended
Increase (Decrease) February 28,
August 31,
in Net Assets 1997
1996
<S> <C> <C>
Operations
Net investment income........ $ 5,526,567 $
11,714,829
Net realized gain on
investment transactions... 1,595,571
575,926
Net change in unrealized
appreciation of
investments............... 2,210,588
347,033
----------------- -----
- ----------
Net increase in net assets
resulting from
operations................ 9,332,726
12,637,788
----------------- -----
- ----------
Dividends and distributions
(Note 1):
Dividends from net investment
income
Class A................... (4,404,830)
(9,710,835)
Class B................... (1,031,707)
(1,827,016)
Class C................... (80,232)
(176,978)
Class Z................... (9,798)
- --
----------------- -----
- ----------
(5,526,567)
(11,714,829)
----------------- -----
- ----------
Distributions in excess of
net investment income
Class A................... (14,563)
- --
Class B................... (3,730)
- --
Class C................... (308)
- --
Class Z................... (19)
- --
----------------- -----
- ----------
(18,620)
- --
----------------- -----
- ----------
Series share transactions (net
of share conversions) (Note
5):
Net proceeds from shares
sold...................... 16,081,337
30,762,482
Net asset value of shares
issued to shareholders in
reinvestment of dividends
and distributions......... 2,639,097
5,331,430
Cost of shares reacquired.... (19,260,917)
(39,437,718)
----------------- -----
- ----------
Net decrease in net assets
from Series share
transactions.............. (540,483)
(3,343,806)
----------------- -----
- ----------
Total increase (decrease)....... 3,247,056
(2,420,847)
Net Assets
Beginning of period............. 192,488,453
194,909,300
----------------- -----
- ----------
End of period................... $ 195,735,509 $
192,488,453
----------------- -----
- ----------
----------------- -----
- ----------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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Prudential California Municipal Fund (the 'Fund') is
registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as an open-end investment
company. The Fund was
organized as a Massachusetts business trust on May 18, 1984
and consists of
three series. The monies of each series are invested in
separate, independently
managed portfolios. The California Income Series (the
'Series') commenced
investment operations on December 3, 1990. The Series is
diversified and seeks
to achieve its investment objective of obtaining the maximum
amount of income
exempt from federal and California state income taxes with
the minimum of risk.
The Series will invest primarily in investment grade
municipal obligations but
may also invest a portion of its assets in lower-quality
municipal obligations
or in non-rated securities which are of comparable quality.
The ability of the
issuers of the securities held by the Series to meet their
obligations may be
affected by economic developments in a specific state,
industry or region.
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Note 1. Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting
policies followed by the
Fund and the Series in preparation of its financial
statements.
Securities Valuations: The Series values municipal
securities (including
commitments to purchase such securities on a 'when-issued'
basis) on the basis
of prices provided by a pricing service which uses
information with respect to
transactions in bonds, quotations from bond dealers, market
transactions in
comparable securities and various relationships between
securities in
determining values. If market quotations are not readily
available from such
pricing service, a security is valued at its fair value as
determined under
procedures established by the Trustees. Short-term
securities which mature in
more than 60 days are valued at current market quotations.
Short-term securities
which mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized
cost. All securities are
valued as of 4:15 p.m., New York time.
Financial Futures Contracts: A financial futures contract is
an agreement to
purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed amount of
securities at a set price
for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a
financial futures contract,
the Series is required to pledge to the broker an amount of
cash and/or other
assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount.
This amount is
known as the 'initial margin'. Subsequent payments, known as
'variation margin',
are made or received by the Series each day, depending on
the daily fluctuations
in the value of the underlying security. Such variation
margin is recorded for
financial statement purposes on a daily basis as an
unrealized gain or loss.
When the contract expires or is closed, the gain or loss is
realized and is
presented in the statement of operations as net realized
gain (loss) on
financial futures contracts.
The Series invests in financial futures contracts in order
to hedge its existing
portfolio securities or securities the Series intends to
purchase, against
fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing
interest rates. Should
interest rates move unexpectedly, the Series may not achieve
the anticipated
benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize
a loss. The use of
futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect
correlation in movements in
the price of futures contracts, interest rates and the
underlying hedged assets.
Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income:
Securities transactions are
recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on
sales of securities are
calculated on the identified cost basis. Interest income is
recorded on the
accrual basis. The Series amortizes premiums and original
issue discount paid on
purchases of portfolio securities as adjustments to interest
income. Expenses
are recorded on the accrual basis which may require the use
of certain estimates
by management.
Net investment income (other than distribution fees) and
unrealized and realized
gains or losses are allocated daily to each class of shares
based upon the
relative proportion of net assets of each class at the
beginning of the day.
Reclassification of Capital Accounts: The Fund accounts and
reports for
distributions to shareholders in accordance with Statement
of Position 93-2:
Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement
Presentation of Income,
Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by
Investment Companies. The
effect of applying this statement was to increase
undistributed net investment
income and increase accumulated net realized loss by
$18,620, due to the sale of
securities purchased with market discount. Net investment
income, net realized
gains and net assets were not affected by this change.
Federal Income Taxes: For federal income tax purposes, each
series in the Fund
is treated as a separate taxpaying entity. It is the intent
of the Series to
continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue
Code applicable to
regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its
net income to
shareholders. For this reason no federal income tax
provision is required.
Dividends and Distributions: The Series declares daily
dividends from net
investment income. Payment of dividends is made monthly.
Distributions of net
capital gains, if any, are made annually.
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<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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Income distributions and capital gain distributions are
determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally
accepted accounting
principles.
Custody Fee Credits: The Fund has an arrangement with its
custodian bank,
whereby uninvested monies earn credits which reduce the fees
charged by the
custodian.
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Note 2. Agreements
The Fund has a management agreement with Prudential Mutual
Fund Management LLC
('PMF'). Pursuant to this agreement, PMF has responsibility
for all investment
advisory services and supervises the subadviser's
performance of such services.
PMF has entered into a subadvisory agreement with The
Prudential Investment
Corporation ('PIC'); PIC furnishes investment advisory
services in connection
with the management of the Fund. PMF pays for the cost of
the subadviser's
services, the compensation of officers of the Fund,
occupancy and certain
clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears
all other costs and
expenses.
The management fee paid PMF is computed daily and payable
monthly, at an annual
rate of .50 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the
Series. PMF has agreed
to waive a portion (.05 of 1% of the Series' average daily
net assets) of its
management fee, which amounted to $48,402 ($.003 per share)
for the six months
ended February 28, 1997. The Series is not required to
reimburse PMF for such
waiver.
The Fund has a distribution agreement with Prudential
Securities Incorporated
('PSI'), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class
B, Class C and
Class Z shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PSI for
distributing and
servicing the Fund's Class A, Class B and Class C shares,
pursuant to plans of
distribution, (the 'Class A, B and C Plans'), regardless of
expenses actually
incurred by PSI. The distribution fees are accrued daily and
payable monthly. No
distribution or service fees are paid to PSI as distributor
of the Class Z
shares of the Fund.
Pursuant to the Class A, B and C Plans, the Fund compensates
PSI for
distribution-related activities at an annual rate of up to
.30 of 1%, .50 of 1%
and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and
C shares,
respectively. Such expenses under the Plans were .10 of 1%,
.50 of 1% and .75 of
1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C
shares, respectively,
for the six months ended February 28, 1997.
PSI advised the Series that it has received approximately
$89,000 in front-end
sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares during
the six months ended
February 28, 1997. From these fees, PSI paid such sales
charges to affiliated
broker-dealers, which in turn paid commissions to sales
persons and incurred
other distribution costs.
PSI has advised the Series that for the six months ended
February 28, 1997, it
received approximately $29,000 and $2,000 in contingent
deferred sales charges
imposed upon certain redemptions by Class B and Class C
shareholders,
respectively.
PSI, PMF and PIC are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of
The Prudential
Insurance Company of America.
The Series, along with other affiliated registered
investment companies (the
'Funds'), entered into a credit agreement (the 'Agreement')
on December 31, 1996
with an unaffiliated lender. The maximum commitment under
the Agreement is
$200,000,000. The Agreement expires on December 30, 1997.
Interest on any such
borrowings outstanding will be at market rates. The purpose
of the Agreement is
to serve as an alternative source of funding for capital
share redemptions. The
Series has not borrowed any amounts pursuant to the
Agreement as of February 28,
1997. The Funds pay a commitment fee at an annual rate of
.055 of 1% on the
unused portion of the credit facility. The commitment fee is
accrued and paid
quarterly on a pro-rata basis by the Funds.
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Note 3. Other Transactions with Affiliates
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC ('PMFS'), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of PMF,
serves as the Fund's transfer agent. During the six months
ended February 28,
1997, the Series incurred fees of approximately $22,400 for
the services of
PMFS. As of February 28, 1997, approximately $3,700 of such
fees were due to
PMFS. Transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statement of
Operations include
certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates.
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10
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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Note 4. Portfolio Securities
Purchases and sales of portfolio securities of the Series,
excluding short-term
investments, for the six months ended February 28, 1997 were
$12,467,496 and
$16,231,856 respectively.
The cost basis of investments for federal income tax
purposes at February 28,
1997 was substantially the same as for financial statement
reporting purposes
and accordingly, net unrealized appreciation on investments
for federal income
tax purposes was $13,477,816 (gross unrealized appreciation-
- -$14,622,937; gross
unrealized depreciation--$1,145,121).
At February 28, 1997, the Series sold 92 financial futures
contracts on
U. S. Treasury Bonds which expire in March 1997. The value
at sale of such
contracts was $10,144,125. The value of such contracts on
February 28, 1997 was
$10,144,125, thereby not resulting in an unrealized gain or
loss.
For federal income tax purposes, the Series had a capital
loss carryforward at
August 31, 1996, of approximately $3,727,700 of which
$2,752,000 expires in 2003
and $975,700 expires in 2004. Accordingly, no capital gains
distributions are
expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have
been realized in excess
of such amount.
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Note 5. Capital
The Series offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z
shares. Class A shares
are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 3%. Class B
shares are sold with
a contingent deferred sales charge which declines from 5% to
zero depending on
the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are
sold with a
contingent deferred sales charge of 1% during the first
year. Class B shares
will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly
basis approximately
seven years after purchase. A special exchange privilege is
also available for
shareholders who qualify to purchase Class A shares at net
asset value.
Effective September 18, 1996 the Fund commenced offering
Class Z shares. Class Z
shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and
are offered
exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
The Fund has authorized an unlimited number of shares of
beneficial interest for
each class at $.01 par value per share.
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest for the six
months ended February
28, 1997 and fiscal year ended August 31, 1996 were as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class A Shares
Amount
- ----------------------------------- ---------- --------
- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Six months ended February 28, 1997:
Shares sold........................ 739,888 $
7,754,337
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends
and distributions................ 200,677
2,106,983
Shares reacquired.................. (1,515,673)
(15,900,515)
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares outstanding
before conversion................ (575,108)
(6,039,195)
Shares issued upon conversion from
Class B.......................... 28,946
302,531
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares
outstanding...................... (546,162) $
(5,736,664)
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
Year ended August 31, 1996:
Shares sold........................ 1,469,282 $
15,353,903
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends........................ 423,903
4,418,412
Shares reacquired.................. (3,013,190)
(31,387,129)
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares outstanding
before conversion................ (1,120,005)
(11,614,814)
Shares issued upon conversion from
Class B.......................... 43,624
462,855
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares
outstanding...................... (1,076,381)
$(11,151,959)
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
<CAPTION>
Class B
- -----------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Six months ended February 28, 1997:
Shares sold........................ 641,295 $
6,725,823
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends
and distributions................ 45,483
477,561
Shares reacquired.................. (238,117)
(2,495,406)
---------- --------
- ----
Net increase in shares outstanding
before conversion................ 448,661
4,707,978
Shares reacquired upon conversion
into Class A..................... (28,946)
(302,531)
---------- --------
- ----
Net increase in shares
outstanding...................... 419,715 $
4,405,447
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
Year ended August 31, 1996:
Shares sold........................ 1,249,539 $
13,048,395
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends........................ 76,710
799,113
Shares reacquired.................. (582,678)
(6,087,873)
---------- --------
- ----
Net increase in shares outstanding
before conversion................ 743,571
7,759,635
Shares reacquired upon conversion
into Class A..................... (43,624)
(462,855)
---------- --------
- ----
Net increase in shares
outstanding...................... 699,947 $
7,296,780
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FUND
(Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class C Shares
Amount
- ----------------------------------- ---------- --------
- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Six months ended February 28, 1997:
Shares sold........................ 23,453 $
245,322
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends
and distributions................ 4,312
45,282
Shares reacquired.................. (72,755)
(764,407)
---------- --------
- ----
Net decrease in shares
outstanding...................... (44,990) $
(473,803)
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
Year ended August 31, 1996:
Shares sold........................ 224,426 $
2,360,184
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends........................ 10,915
113,905
Shares reacquired.................. (187,555)
(1,962,716)
---------- --------
- ----
Net increase in shares
outstanding...................... 47,786 $
511,373
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
<CAPTION>
Class Z
- -----------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
September 18, 1996(a) through
February 28, 1997:
Shares sold........................ 128,698 $
1,355,855
Shares issued in reinvestment of
dividends and distributions...... 880
9,271
Shares reacquired.................. (9,541)
(100,589)
---------- --------
- ----
Net increase in shares
outstanding...................... 120,037 $
1,264,537
---------- --------
- ----
---------- --------
- ----
</TABLE>
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(a) Commencement of investment operations.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FUND
Financial Highlights (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class A
-------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------
- ----
Six Months
Ended
Year Ended August 31,
February 28,
- ------------------------------------------------------------
1997
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
------------
- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period....... $ 10.33
$ 10.28 $ 10.19 $ 10.68 $ 10.08 $ 9.76
------------
- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income from investment operations
Net investment income(a)................... .30
.63 .65 .65 .67 .69
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investment transactions................. .20
.05 .09 (.39) .65 .35
------------
- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total from investment operations........ .50
.68 .74 .26 1.32 1.04
------------
- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Less distributions
Dividends from net investment income....... (.30)
(.63) (.65) (.65) (.67) (.69)
Distributions from net realized gains...... --
- -- -- (.10) (.05) (.03)
------------
- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total distributions..................... (.30)
(.63) (.65) (.75) (.72) (.72)
------------
- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of period............. $ 10.53
$ 10.33 $ 10.28 $ 10.19 $ 10.68 $ 10.08
------------
- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
------------
- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
TOTAL RETURN(b):........................... 4.95%
6.67% 7.67% 2.55% 13.67% 11.08%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)............ $150,500
$153,236 $163,538 $183,742 $200,899 $141,101
Average net assets (000)................... $153,241
$161,420 $165,500 $195,610 $165,895 $102,227
Ratios to average net assets(a):
Expenses, including distribution fees...
.72%(c) .50% .40% .35% .20%
.10%
Expenses, excluding distribution fees...
.62%(c) .40% .30% .25% .10%
.04%
Net investment income...................
5.80%(c) 6.01% 6.49% 6.25% 6.52%
6.91%
For Class A, B, C and Z shares:
Portfolio turnover...................... 7%
22% 39% 46% 34% 69%
<CAPTION>
<S>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period.......
Income from investment operations
Net investment income(a)...................
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investment transactions.................
Total from investment operations........
Less distributions
Dividends from net investment income.......
Distributions from net realized gains......
Total distributions.....................
Net asset value, end of period.............
TOTAL RETURN(b):...........................
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)............
Average net assets (000)...................
Ratios to average net assets(a):
Expenses, including distribution fees...
Expenses, excluding distribution fees...
Net investment income...................
For Class A, B, C and Z shares:
Portfolio turnover......................
</TABLE>
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(a) Net of expense subsidy and/or fee waiver.
(b) Total return does not consider the effects of sales
loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first
day and a sale on the
last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment
of dividends and
distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a
full year are not
annualized.
(c) Annualized.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FUND
Financial Highlights (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class B
-------------
- ---------------------------------------------
December 7,
Six Months
1993(d)
Ended
Year Ended Year Ended Through
February 28,
August 31, August 31, August 31,
1997
1996 1995 1994
------------
- ---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C>
<C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period....... $ 10.33
$ 10.28 $ 10.19 $ 10.61
------------
- ---------- ---------- -----------
Income from investment operations
Net investment income(a)................... .28
.59 .61 .44
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investment transactions................. .20
.05 .09 (.42)
------------
- ---------- ---------- -----------
Total from investment operations........ .48
.64 .70 .02
------------
- ---------- ---------- -----------
Less distributions
Dividends from net investment income....... (.28)
(.59) (.61) (.44)
------------
- ---------- ---------- -----------
Net asset value, end of period............. $ 10.53
$ 10.33 $ 10.28 $ 10.19
------------
- ---------- ---------- -----------
------------
- ---------- ---------- -----------
TOTAL RETURN(b):........................... 4.74%
6.25% 7.24% (.14)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)............ $ 41,112
$ 35,983 $ 28,609 $18,931
Average net assets (000)................... $ 38,503
$ 32,555 $ 23,722 $ 6,814
Ratios to average net assets(a):
Expenses, including distribution fees...
1.12%(c) .90% .80% 1.11%(c)
Expenses, excluding distribution fees...
.62%(c) .40% .30% .43%(c)
Net investment income...................
5.40%(c) 5.61% 6.09% 8.15%(c)
</TABLE>
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(a) Net of expense subsidy and/or fee waiver.
(b) Total return does not consider the effects of sales
loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first
day and a sale on the
last day of each period reported and includes
reinvestment of dividends and
distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a
full year are not
annualized.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Commencement of offering of Class B shares.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Financial Highlights (Unaudited) CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class C Class Z
-------------
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August 1, September 18,
Six Months
1994(d) 1996(e)
Ended
Year Ended Year Ended Through Through
February 28,
August 31, August 31, August 31, February 28,
1997
1996 1995 1994 1997
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<S> <C>
<C> <C> <C> <C>
<C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period....... $ 10.33
$ 10.28 $10.19 $10.18 $ 10.38
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Income from investment operations
Net investment income(a)................... .27
.56 .58 .05 .27
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investment transactions................. .20
.05 .09 .01 .15
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Total from investment operations........ .47
.61 .67 .06 .42
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Less distributions
Dividends from net investment income....... (.27)
(.56) (.58) (.05) (.27)
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Net asset value, end of period............. $ 10.53
$ 10.33 $10.28 $10.19 $ 10.53
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TOTAL RETURN(b):........................... 4.61%
5.99% 6.98% .47% 4.08%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)............ $ 2,860
$ 3,269 $2,762 $1,054 $ 1,264
Average net assets (000)................... $ 3,149
$ 3,300 $1,751 $ 353 $ 353
Ratios to average net assets(a):
Expenses, including distribution fees...
1.37%(c) 1.15% 1.05% 1.12%(c)
.62%(c)
Expenses, excluding distribution fees...
.62%(c) .40% .30% .37%(c)
.62%(c)
Net investment income...................
5.15%(c) 5.36% 5.84% 6.25%(c)
5.90%(c)
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(a) Net of expense subsidy and/or fee waiver.
(b) Total return does not consider the effects of sales
loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first
day and a sale on the
last day of each period reported and includes
reinvestment of dividends and
distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a
full year are not
annualized.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Commencement of offering of Class C shares.
(e) Commencement of offering of Class Z shares.
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See Notes to Financial Statements. 15
<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
Supplemental Proxy Information CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES
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A Meeting of Shareholders of the Prudential California
Municipal Fund was
held on Wednesday, October 30, 1996 at the offices of
Prudential Securities
Incorporated, One Seaport Plaza, New York, New York. The
meeting was held for
the following purposes:
(1) To elect Trustees as follows: Edward D. Beach, Eugene C.
Dorsey, Delayne
Dedrick Gold, Robert F. Gunia, Harry A. Jacobs, Jr.,
Donald D. Lennox,
Mendel A. Melzer, Thomas T. Mooney, Thomas H. O'Brien,
Richard A. Redeker,
Nancy H. Teeters and Louis A. Weil, III.
(2) Approval of an amendment to the Fund's investment
restrictions to permit an
increase in the borrowing capabilities of the Fund.
The results of the proxy solicitation on the above
matters were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Trustee/Matter
Votes for Votes against Abstentions
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<S> <C>
<C> <C> <C>
(1) Edward D. Beach
141,558,376 0 7,396,038
Eugene C. Dorsey
141,822,354 0 7,132,060
Delayne Dedrick Gold
142,273,341 0 6,681,073
Robert F. Gunia
142,326,036 0 6,628,378
Harry A. Jacobs, Jr.
142,228,305 0 6,728,109
Donald D. Lennox
142,296,562 0 6,657,852
Mendel A. Melzer
142,361,199 0 6,593,215
Thomas T. Mooney
142,303,595 0 6,650,819
Thomas H. O'Brien
141,900,620 0 7,053,794
Richard A. Redeker
142,099,103 0 6,855,311
Nancy H. Teeters
142,184,510 0 6,769,904
Louis A. Weil, III
142,270,746 0 6,683,668
(2) Amendment relating to borrowing capabilities
86,313,260 14,326,090 7,601,456
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Prudential Mutual Funds
Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102-4077
(800) 225-1852
http://www.prudential.com
Trustees
Edward D. Beach
Eugene C. Dorsey
Delayne Dedrick Gold
Robert F. Gunia
Harry A. Jacobs, Jr.
Donald D. Lennox
Mendel A. Melzer
Thomas T. Mooney
Thomas H. O'Brien
Richard A. Redeker
Nancy H. Teeters
Louis A. Weil, III
Officers
Richard A. Redeker, President
Susan C. Cote, Vice President
Thomas Early, Vice President
Eugene S. Stark, Treasurer
Stephen M. Ungerman, Assistant Treasurer
S. Jane Rose, Secretary
Deborah A. Docs, Assistant Secretary
Manager
Prudential Mutual Fund Management LLC
Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102-4077
Investment Adviser
The Prudential Investment Corporation
Prudential Plaza
Newark, NJ 07101
Distributor
Prudential Securities Incorporated
One Seaport Plaza
New York, NY 10292
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
One Heritage Drive
North Quincy, MA 02171
Transfer Agent
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC
P.O. Box 15005
New Brunswick, NJ 08906
Independent Auditors
Price Waterhouse LLP
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Legal Counsel
Shereff, Friedman, Hoffman & Goodman, LLP
919 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
The views expressed in this report and information about the
Series' portfolio holdings are for the period covered by
this
report and are subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of February 28,
1997
were not audited and, accordingly, no opinion is expressed
on them.
This report is not authorized for distribution to
prospective
investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current
prospectus.
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