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DEFA14A 1 crc-defa_14a-2026_notice.htm DEFA14A DEFA14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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SCHEDULE 14A

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CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORPORATION

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Your Vote Counts! California Resources Corporation 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by April 29, 2026 11:59 PM ET 1 World Trade Center, Suite 1500 Long Beach, CA 90831 V88910-P47747 You invested in CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORPORATION and it's time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on April 30, 2026. Get informed before you vote View the Notice and Proxy Statement and 10K Wrap online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 16, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number Vote Virtually at the Meeting* April 30, 2026 11:00 AM PT Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CRC2026 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Voting Items Board Recommends 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 01) Andrew B. Bremner 02) Tiffany (TJ) Thom Cepak 03) James N. Chapman 04) James R. Jackson 05) Christian S. Kendall 06) Francisco J. Leon 07) Mark A. (Mac) McFarland 08) William B. Roby 09) Alejandra (Ale) Veltmann For 2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. For 3. To approve, by non-binding vote, named executive officer compensation. For Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click "Delivery Settings". V88911-P47747

SEC Form DEFA14A filed by California Resources Corporation