Azalia,
Hello. I am dealing with the added frustration of WC too, but I am in Mass. I've read on here that California does WC a little differently and people are having very specific issues with having to go through multiple URs and getting nothing but denials.
A great resource is one of our posters tshadow. Here is a recent thread:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread116994.html
tshadow and ocelyn are both very knowledgable and vocal advocates for NeuroTalk'ers in California and dealing with WC. They are trying to gather stats and support to help people battle WC. They both have TOS and RSD, but tend to be found mostly on the TOS forum here.