California Story, written by Roger Q. Mason and directed by Michael Alvarez, will premiere on May 12, 2025, at the Caminito Theatre in Los Angeles. This genre-defying historical drama delves into the life of California's last Mexican governor, Pío Pico, exploring themes of ambition, race, and privilege against a backdrop of California's past and a speculative future. The production features a talented cast, including Peter Mendoza, Davi Santos, Camila Arteche, and Gracie Cartier, making it the first installment of Mason's Califas Trilogy.