NKX / Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund - SEC Filings, Annual Report, Proxy Statement

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund
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LEI 5493005SR7RRUAG9VK19
CIK 1195738
SEC Filings
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SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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January 15, 2025 424B2

4,800,000 COMMON SHARES $0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. 333-282607 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated January 15, 2025) 4,800,000 COMMON SHARES $0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”), a diversified, closed-end management investment company, is offering up to 4,800,000 of it

January 7, 2025 CORRESP

COVER PAGE

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Telephone 215.

November 14, 2024 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

October 17, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.   )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.   ) Filed by the Registrant ☒       Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

March 6, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 6, 2024 (February 28, 2024) Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-21212 03-0478017 (S

November 2, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.   )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.   ) Filed by the Registrant ☒       Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

October 13, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2023 (October 13, 2023) Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-21212 03-0478017

May 9, 2023 CORRESP

[CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP LETTERHEAD] May 9, 2023

CORRESP [CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP LETTERHEAD] May 9, 2023 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Megan F.

January 25, 2023 NPORT-EX

165.7% (100.0%

1 Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2022 (Unaudited) NKX Principal Amount (000) Description (1) Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS - 165.

October 7, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement. ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). ? Def

July 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

162.9% (100.0%

1 Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2022 (Unaudited) NKX Principal Amount (000) Description (1) Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS - 162.

February 25, 2022 EX-3.1

Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated By-Laws

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS ORGANIZED AS MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS TRUSTS This Amendment No. 1 (this ?Amendment?) to the By-Laws of Nuveen Closed-End Funds organized as Massachusetts business trusts, amended and restated as of October 5, 2020 (the ?By-Laws?) and applicable to each Nuveen Closed-End Fund listed on Exhibit A to the By-Laws

February 25, 2022 EX-99.1

Certain Nuveen Closed-End Funds Announce Board’s Approval of Suspension of Previously Adopted Control Share By-Law Board Intends to Appeal U.S. District Court’s Recent Ruling

Exhibit 99.1 Certain Nuveen Closed-End Funds Announce Board?s Approval of Suspension of Previously Adopted Control Share By-Law Board Intends to Appeal U.S. District Court?s Recent Ruling Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NYSE: NVG), Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund (NYSE: NUW), Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NEA), Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund

February 25, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 d72625d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2022 (February 24, 2022) NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachus

January 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund

NKX Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount (000) Description (1) Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 156.

October 12, 2021 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). ☒ Def

July 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund

NKX Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount (000) Description (1) Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS???154.

June 1, 2021 424B3

NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT- FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (NYSE: NKX) (THE “FUND”) SUPPLEMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2021 TO THE FUND’S STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (“SAI”) DATED JULY 10, 2020

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) File No.

April 9, 2021 CORRESP

APPENDIX A Registrant Series/Fund Name CIK File Number Series ID Annual Report Reviewed 1 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund 0001385763 811-22003 CEF0001187 12/31/2019 2 Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund Nuveen Dive

April 9, 2021 Ms. Megan Miller U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management, Disclosure Review & Accounting Office 100 F Street N.E. Washington DC 20549 Nuveen Closed-End and Open-End Funds – Sarbanes Oxley Review Dear Ms. Miller, This letter addresses the comments you provided in a telephone discussion on March 5, 2021, regarding reviews performed by the staff of the

January 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund

NKX Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount (000) Description (1) Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 154.

November 6, 2020 DEFA14A

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DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

October 13, 2020 DEF 14A

- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 6, 2020 EX-99.1

Advance Notice Deadlines Non-14a-8 Deadline Fund 14a-8 Deadline Earliest Date Latest Date Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NVG) March 2, 2021 April 1, 2021 April 16, 2021 Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund (NUW) March 2, 2021 April 1,

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Certain Nuveen Closed-End Funds Announce the Board’s Approval of Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Funds Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NYSE: NVG), Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund (NYSE: NUW), Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NEA), Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NAZ), Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal In

October 6, 2020 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 d85553d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 5, 2020 (October 5, 2020) NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts

October 6, 2020 EX-3.1

Amended and Restated By-Laws

EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 BY-LAWS OF NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS ORGANIZED AS MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS TRUSTS (Amended and Restated as of October 5, 2020) ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF TRUST AND OFFICES Section 1.1 The Trust; Declaration of Trust. These are the By-Laws of each Nuveen Closed-End Fund listed on Exhibit A, each a Massachusetts business trust established by its own Declaration of Trust (each such fund

July 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund

NKX Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount (000) Description (1) Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 155.

July 9, 2020 CORRESP

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NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P 312.

March 11, 2020 CORRESP

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NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND Kathleen M. Macpeak +1.202.373.6149 [email protected] March 11, 2020 Elisabeth Bentzinger U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”) File Nos. 333-225399 and 811-21212 Dear Ms. Bentzinge

March 11, 2020 CORRESP

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NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P 312.

January 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund

NKX Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount (000) Description (1) Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 157.

December 11, 2019 CORRESP

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Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Kathleen M. Macpeak +1.202.373.6149 [email protected] December 11, 2019 Elisabeth Bentzinger U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (“NKX” or the “Fund”) File Nos. 333-225399 and 811-21212 Dear M

October 23, 2019 DEF 14A

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund DEF 14A - - NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 30, 2019 NPORT-EX

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NPORT-EX - -

NKX Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount (000) Description (1) Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 158.

January 29, 2019 N-Q

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Gifford R.

January 29, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Cedric H. Antosiewicz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements w

October 3, 2018 DEF 14A

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 30, 2018 N-Q

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Gifford R.

July 30, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Cedric H. Antosiewicz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements w

July 5, 2018 CORRESP

JHY / Nuveen High Income 2020 Target Term Fund CORRESP

Nuveen Investments June 29, 2018 Mr. Jason Fox U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management, Insured Investments Office 100 F Street N.E. Washington DC 20549 Re: Nuveen Closed-End and Open-End Funds – Sarbanes Oxley Review Dear Mr. Fox: This letter addresses the comments Ms. Sheila Stout provided in a telephone discussion on April 17, 2018, regarding reviews performed

May 4, 2018 AW

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 May 4, 2018 VIA EDGAR U.

January 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d289352dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Cedric H. Antosiewicz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumsta

January 29, 2018 N-Q

Nuveen California Amt-free Quality Municipal Income Fund - NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Gifford R.

November 16, 2017 EX-99.J.2

Appendix A to Amended and Restated Master Custodian Agreement (updated as of August 1, 2017)

Exhibit j.2 APPENDIX A TO AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT July 15, 2015 (Updated as of August 1, 2017) NUVEEN CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Diversified Real Asset Income Fund Nuveen All Cap Energy MLP Opportunities Fund Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund f/k/a Nuveen Enhanced AMT-Free Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund Nu

November 16, 2017 POS 8C

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 16, 2017

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 16, 2017 1933 Act File No. 333-184971 1940 Act File No. 811-21212 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-2 (Check appropriate box or boxes) REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective

November 16, 2017 EX-99.L.1

November 16, 2017

November 16, 2017 Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 Re: Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (NKX) (File No.

November 16, 2017 EX-99.I

Nuveen Open-End and Closed-End Funds Deferred Compensation Plan for Independent Directors and Trustees (Restated effective April 27, 2017). Filed on November 16, 2017 as Exhibit i. to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-184971) and incorporated herein by reference.

NUVEEN OPEN-END AND CLOSED-END FUNDS DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES (As Amended and Restated Effective April 27, 2017) April 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 PURPOSE OF PLAN; RESTATEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE 1 1.

November 16, 2017 EX-99.J.1

Amended and Restated Master Custodian Agreement between the Registrant and State Street Bank and Trust Company dated July 15, 2015. Filed on November 16, 2017 as Exhibit j.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-184971) and incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit j.1 Execution Version AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT This Agreement is made as of July 15, 2015 (this ?Agreement?), between each management investment company identified on Appendix A and each management investment company which becomes a party to this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof (in each case, a ?Fund?), including, if applicable, each series of the Fund

November 16, 2017 EX-99.G.4

Notice of Continuance of Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated July 24, 2017

Exhibit g.4 NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Manager?) and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Sub-Adviser?) have entered into Sub-Advisory Agreements (the ?Agreements?), pursuant to which the Sub-Adviser furnishes investment advisor

November 16, 2017 EX-99.G.2

Renewal of Investment Management Agreement, dated July 24, 2017

Exhibit g.2 NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS This Agreement made this 24th day of July 2017 by and between the funds listed on Schedule A (the “Nuveen Closed-End Funds”), and Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Adviser”); WHEREAS, the parties hereto are the contracting parties under each certain Investment Management Agreement (t

November 16, 2017 EX-99.R

WHAT NEEDS TO BE PRE-CLEARED Pre-clearance required • All actively initiated trades in Reportable Securities, except those listed here under “No pre- clearance required.” Be aware that pre-clearance can be withdrawn even after it has been granted, an

Nuveen Compliance | July 1, 2017 Code of Ethics SUMMARY AND SCOPE What the Code is about Helping to ensure that Nuveen personnel place the interests of Nuveen clients ahead of their own personal interests.

November 16, 2017 EX-99.K.1

Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, dated June 15, 2017 between Registrant and Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

Exhibit k.1 Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Between Each of the Nuveen Closed-End Investment Companies Listed on Schedule A Attached Hereto and Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. THIS TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT, effective as of June 15, 2017 (?Effective Date?), is by and between each of the Nuveen closed-end investment companies listed on Schedule A attached

November 16, 2017 EX-99.L.2

November 16, 2017

November 16, 2017 Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Re: Registration Statement on Form N-2 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (the ?Fund?), a Massachusetts voluntary association (commonly known as a ?business trust?), in connection with the Fund?s Registration Statement on Form N-2 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?Commission?) on or about November 16, 2017 (the ?Registration Statement?), with respect to the registration of 4.

November 16, 2017 EX-99.S

NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS POWER OF ATTORNEY

NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENT, that the undersigned, in his capacity as a director/trustee of the above-referenced organizations listed on Appendix A hereto (the ?Funds?), hereby constitutes and appoints MARK CZARNIECKI, KEVIN J.

November 16, 2017 EX-99.A.3

Certificate of Name Change Amendment to Declaration of Trust of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund dated December 28, 2016. Filed on November 16, 2017 as Exhibit a.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-184971) and incorporated herein by reference.

CERTIFICATE OF NAME CHANGE AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF TRUST OF NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND The undersigned, being a majority of the Trustees of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (the ?Trust?), acting pursuant to the authority granted to the Trustees under Article XIII, Section 4(ii) of the Declaration of Trust made on the 29th day of July, 2002 by the Trustees thereunder (as amended from time to time, the ?Declaration?), do hereby amend the Declaration, effective as of 8:59 a.

November 16, 2017 EX-99.K.2

Amendment and Schedule A to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, dated September 7, 2017.

Exhibit k.2 FIRST AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT This First Amendment (?Amendment?) is entered into and effective as of this the 7th day of September, 2017, and hereby amends that certain Transfer Agency and Service Agreement by and among each Nuveen closed-end investment companies listed on Schedule A attached hereto, as may be amended from time to time (?Schedule A?) (each su

November 16, 2017 EX-99.N

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Trustees Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund: We consent to the use of our report dated April 26, 2017, with respect to the financial statements of Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (the ?Fund?), incorporated herein by reference, and to the references to our firm under the headings ?Financial Highlights? and ?Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm? in the Prospectus and ?Financial Statements? and ?Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm? in the Statement of Additional Information filed on Form N-2.

October 4, 2017 DEF 14A

Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 28, 2017 N-Q

Nuveen California Amt-free Quality Municipal Income Fund - NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Gifford R.

July 28, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d423547dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Cedric H. Antosiewicz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumsta

February 1, 2017 EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 1

EXHIBIT 1 AGREEMENT AS TO JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13G Each of the undersigned hereby affirms that it is individually eligible to use Schedule 13G, and agrees that this Schedule 13G is filed on its behalf.

February 1, 2017 SC 13G/A

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund / CITIGROUP INC - CITIGROUP INC SC 13G/A 10-31-2016 (NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND) Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G* (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2 (AMENDMENT NO. 1)* Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (Series 4) (Title of Class of Securities) 670651-6

January 27, 2017 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Cedric H. Antosiewicz Cedric H. Antosiewicz Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Cedric H. Antosiewicz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not m

January 27, 2017 N-Q

Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NKX (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Gifford R.

October 6, 2016 DEF 14A

Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 9, 2016 SC 13G

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund / CITIGROUP INC - CITIGROUP INC SC 13G 8-31-2016 (NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND) Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G* (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2 (AMENDMENT NO. )* Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Name of Issuer) Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (Series 4) (Title of Class of Securities) 670651-60

September 9, 2016 EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 1

EXHIBIT 1 AGREEMENT AS TO JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13G Each of the undersigned hereby affirms that it is individually eligible to use Schedule 13G, and agrees that this Schedule 13G is filed on its behalf.

August 5, 2016 8-K

Other Events

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2016 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-21212 03-0487017 (State or other juri

July 29, 2016 N-Q

Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NKX (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

July 29, 2016 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

January 29, 2016 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

Unassociated Document CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements wer

January 29, 2016 N-Q

Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NKX (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

nq2.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of princ

October 7, 2015 DEF 14A

Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 30, 2015 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

Unassociated Document CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements wer

July 30, 2015 N-Q

Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund NKX (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

July 21, 2015 CORRESP

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July 21, 2015 Mr. Jason P. Fox U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management, Insured Investments Office 100 F Street N.E. Washington DC 20549 Re: Nuveen Closed-End and Open-End Funds - Sarbanes Oxley Review Dear Mr. Fox: This letter addresses the comments you provided in a telephone discussion on June 18, 2015, regarding reviews performed by the staff of the U.S. Secur

January 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

January 29, 2015 N-Q

Nuveen California Amt-free Quality Municipal Income Fund - NKX

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

December 29, 2014 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on January 9, 2015, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

September 8, 2014 POS EX

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund POS EX - - NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 8, 2014 File No.

September 8, 2014 EX-99.12.B

June 9, 2014

Opinion and Consent of K&L Gates LLP K&L GATES LLP STATE STREET FINANCIAL CENTER ONE LINCOLN STREET BOSTON.

September 8, 2014 EX-99.12.A

June 9, 2014 Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

Opinion and Consent of Vedder Price P.C. June 9, 2014 Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Re: Reorganization of Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund into Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: You have re

August 8, 2014 SC 13G

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (NKX) (Name of Issuer) MuniFund Term Preferred (Title of Class of Securities) 670651108 (CUSIP Number) July 31, 2014 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pur

July 30, 2014 N-Q

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - NKX

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

July 30, 2014 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

July 3, 2014 DEFA14A

NKX / Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund DEFA14A - - PRESS RELEASE

Press Release UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(

June 19, 2014 DEF 14A

- CLOSED-END PROXY

Closed-End Proxy UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a

June 18, 2014 DEFA14A

- PRESS RELEASE

Press Release UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rul

June 18, 2014 DEFA14A

- PRESS RELEASE

Press Release UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rul

June 18, 2014 DEFA14A

- PRESS RELEASE

Press Release UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(

May 30, 2014 8-A12B

- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

May 30, 2014 EX-99.3

NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND FORM OF STATEMENT ESTABLISHING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS AND PREFERENCES OF MUNIFUND TERM PREFERRED SHARES Table of Contents Page DEFINITIONS 1 1.1 Definitions 1 1.2 Interpretation 6 TERMS APPLICABLE TO AL

Form of Statement Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND FORM OF STATEMENT ESTABLISHING AND FIXING THE RIGHTS AND PREFERENCES OF MUNIFUND TERM PREFERRED SHARES Table of Contents Page DEFINITIONS 1 1.

May 30, 2014 EX-99.4

NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND Organized Under the Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, % Series $0.01 Par Value Per Share $10.00 Liquidation Preference Per Share CUSIP No.

EX-99.4 3 d734533dex994.htm SPECIMEN CERTIFICATEOF SHARES OF THE REGISTRANT CERTIFICATE NUMBER NUMBER OF SHARES No. NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND Organized Under the Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, % Series $0.01 Par Value Per Share $10.00 Liquidation Preference Per Share CUSIP No. This Certifies that CEDE & CO. is the owner of ( ) fully

May 20, 2014 PRE 14A

- CLOSED END FUND

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

May 1, 2014 DEFA14A

- PRESS RELEASE

Press Release UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rul

April 14, 2014 425

Merger Prospectus - NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund Filed by Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund Commission File No.

April 7, 2014 425

Merger Prospectus - NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund Filed by Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund Commission File No.

February 24, 2014 425

Merger Prospectus - NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund Filed by Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund Commission File No.

February 3, 2014 DEF 14A

- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

January 29, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - NKX

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

January 29, 2014 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

January 24, 2014 25

- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

January 22, 2014 COVER

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222 NORTH LASALLE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 T: + 1 (312) 609 7500 F: + 1 (312) 609 5005 CHICAGO — NEW YORK — WASHINGTON, DC — LONDON — SAN FRANCISCO NATHANIEL SEGAL ATTORNEY AT LAW nsegal@vedderprice.

January 22, 2014 EX-99.11

January 21, 2014

Opinion and Consent of Counsel January 21, 2014 Vedder Price P.C. 222 North LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 RE: Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Massachusetts counsel to Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund, a Massachusetts busin

January 22, 2014 N-14 8C/A

- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 21, 2014 File No.

January 22, 2014 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Consent of Independent Auditor CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions “Experts”, “Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Financial Highlights” and to the use of our report dated April 25, 2013 for Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund and Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund in the Registration Statement (Form N-14) and related Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in this Pre-Effective Amendment No.

January 22, 2014 EX-99.12.A

[Form of Tax Opinion] , 201 Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

Form of Opinion and Consent of Vedder Price P.C. [Form of Tax Opinion] , 201 Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Re: Reorganization of Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund into Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund Ladies and

January 22, 2014 EX-99.12.B

, 2014 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

Form of Opinion and Consent of K&L Gates LLP , 2014 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Re: MuniFund Term Preferred Shares Issued in the Reorganization of Nuveen California Premium Income Municipal Fund into Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our opinion regarding the treatment under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), of certain MuniFund Term Preferred Shares (“MTP Shares”) described below.

January 21, 2014 PRE 14A

- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

January 21, 2014 CORRESP

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Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund January 21, 2014 Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

January 15, 2014 8-A12B

- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

November 22, 2013 EX-99.13.B

AMENDMENT To Transfer Agency and Service Agreement State Street Bank and Trust Company

Amendment and Schedule A to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement AMENDMENT To Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Between Each of the Nuveen Closed-End Investment Companies Listed on Exhibit A to the Agreement And State Street Bank and Trust Company This Amendment is made as of this 10th day of June, 2013, to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement dated October 7, 2002, as amended (the “Agreement”) between each of the Nuveen Closed-End Investment Companies Listed on Exhibit A to the Agreement (collectively, the “Funds”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Transfer Agent”).

November 22, 2013 EX-99.6.G

NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

Renewal of Investment Management Agreement, dated July 29, 2013 NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS This Agreement made this 29th day of July 2013 by and between the funds listed on Schedule A (the “Nuveen Closed-End Funds”), and Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Adviser”); WHEREAS, the parties hereto are the contracting parties u

November 22, 2013 EX-99.6.B

NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Renewal of Investment Management Agreement, dated July 31, 2008 NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement made this 31st day of July 2008 by and between Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”), and Nuveen Asset Management, a Delaware corporation (the “Adviser”), to be effective August 1, 2008.

November 22, 2013 EX-99.6.I

NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

Notice of Continuance of Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated August 1, 2012 NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT WHEREAS, Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

November 22, 2013 EX-99.6.E

NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

Renewal of Investment Management Agreement, dated May 25, 2011 NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS This Agreement made this 25th day of May 2011 by and between the funds listed on Schedule A (the “Nuveen Closed-End Funds”), and Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

November 22, 2013 EX-99.9.B

APPENDIX A TO CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT February 25, 2005 (Updated as of May 9, 2013) NUVEEN CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Appendix A to Custodian Agreement, updated as of May 9, 2013 APPENDIX A TO CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT February 25, 2005 (Updated as of May 9, 2013) NUVEEN CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Dow 30 SM Enhanced Premium & Income Fund Inc.

November 22, 2013 COVER

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Letter to SEC 222 NORTH LASALLE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 T: + 1 (312) 609 7500 F: + 1 (312) 609 5005 CHICAGO — NEW YORK — WASHINGTON, DC — LONDON — SAN FRANCISCO NATHANIEL SEGAL ATTORNEY AT LAW nsegal@vedderprice.

November 22, 2013 N-14 8C

- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2013 File No.

November 22, 2013 EX-99.6.F

NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

Renewal of Investment Management Agreement, dated May 23, 2012 NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS This Agreement made this 23rd day of May 2012 by and between the funds listed on Schedule A (the “Nuveen Closed-End Funds”), and Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

November 22, 2013 EX-99.6.D

NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Renewal of Investment Management Agreement, dated May 26, 2010 NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement made this 26th day of May 2010 by and between Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”), and Nuveen Asset Management, a Delaware corporation (the “Adviser”)

November 22, 2013 EX-99.6.J

NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

Notice of Continuance of Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated August 1, 2013 NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sub-Adviser”) have entered into Sub-Advisory Agreements (the “Agreeme

November 22, 2013 EX-99.6.C

NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Renewal of Investment Management Agreement, dated May 28, 2009 NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement made this 28th day of May 2009 by and between Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”), and Nuveen Asset Management, a Delaware corporation (the “Adviser”)

November 22, 2013 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Consent of Independent Auditor CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions “Experts”, “Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Financial Highlights” and to the use of our report dated April 25, 2013 for Nuveen California Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund, Nuveen California Performance Plus Municipal Fund, Inc.

November 22, 2013 EX-99.16

NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (NKX) POWER OF ATTORNEY

Powers of Attorney NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (NKX) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, a trustee of the above-referenced Massachusetts business trust (the “trust”), hereby constitutes and appoints KEVIN J.

July 30, 2013 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

July 30, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - NKX

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

June 4, 2013 CORRESP

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Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (NKX) Nuveen Securities, LLC 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P: 312.

June 4, 2013 CORRESP

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Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (NKX) Kathleen M. Long Direct Phone: +1.202.373.6149 Direct Fax: +1.202.373.6001 [email protected] June 4, 2013 Mr. Kieran G. Brown Senior Counsel Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (“NKX”) File Nos. 333-184971 an

April 26, 2013 CORRESP

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SEC Response Letter Bingham McCutchen LLP 2020 K Street NW Washington, DC 200006 Tel: 202.

April 19, 2013 CORRESP

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Nuveen Investments April 19, 2013 Ms. Christina DiAngelo U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 450 5th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Nuveen Closed-End and Open-End Funds - Sarbanes Oxley Review Follow-Up Discussion Dear Christina: This letter addresses your comments provided in a telephone discussion on February 13, 2013. This was a follow-up discussion to our December 11, 2012, correspo

April 12, 2013 CORRESP

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Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund Bingham McCutchen LLP 2020 K Street NW Washington D.

January 29, 2013 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

January 29, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - NKX_NQ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

December 11, 2012 CORRESP

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Nuveen Investments December 11, 2012 Ms. Christina DiAngelo U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 450 5th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Nuveen Closed-End and Open-End Funds - Sarbanes Oxley Review Dear Christina: This letter addresses your comments provided in a telephone discussion on September 25, 2012. Each comment is shown below followed by our response. Unless otherwise noted, the r

November 15, 2012 DEFA14A

- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (NKX)

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (NKX) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 22, 2012 DEFA14A

- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (NKX)

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (NKX) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 16, 2012 DEF 14A

- NUVEEN CALIFORNIA AMT-FREE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (NKX)

Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (NKX) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 30, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - NKX_NQ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

July 30, 2012 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen California AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

February 27, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND

Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund Filed by Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Companies: Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund Commission File No.

February 7, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND

Filed by Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Companies: Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund Commission File No.

February 7, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND

Nuveen Insured California Tax Free Advantage Municipal Fund Filed by Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Companies: Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund Commission File No.

February 7, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND

Nuveen Insured California Tax Free Advantage Municipal Fund Filed by Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Companies: Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund Commission File No.

February 7, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND

Nuveen Insured California Tax Free Advantage Municipal Fund Filed by Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Companies: Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund Commission File No.

January 27, 2012 DEF 14A

- NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND

Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

January 27, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - NKX_NQ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

January 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

January 25, 2012 COVER

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Letter to SEC January 25, 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

January 25, 2012 CORRESP

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Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund January 25, 2012 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

January 25, 2012 EX-99.12.B

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Form of Opinion and Consent of Sidley Austin LLP Form of Sidley Austin LLP Tax Opinion [ ], 2012 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Suite 3300 Chicago, IL 60606 Re: Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special counsel to Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”), with respect to its issuance of Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (“VRDP”) in connection with the reorganizations (“Reorganizations”) in which the Fund will be the acquiring fund, and Nuveen Insured California Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund, Nuveen Insured California Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc.

January 25, 2012 EX-99.6.D

NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Renewal of Investment Management Agreement dated May 26, 2010 NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement made this 26th day of May 2010 by and between Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”), and Nuveen Asset Management, a Delaware corporation (the “Adviser”);

January 25, 2012 N-14 8C/A

- NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND

Nuveen Insured California Tax Free Advantage Municipal Fund As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 25, 2012 File No.

January 25, 2012 EX-99.11

January 24, 2012

Opinion and Consent of Counsel January 24, 2012 Vedder Price P.C. 222 North LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60601 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 RE: Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Massachusetts counsel to Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Muni

January 25, 2012 CORRESP

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Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund January 25, 2012 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

January 25, 2012 EX-99.6.A

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Investment Management Agreement INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this 13th day of November 2007, by and between Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”), and NUVEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, a Delaware corporation (the “Adviser”).

January 25, 2012 EX-99.6.B

NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Renewal of Investment Management Agreement dated July 31, 2008 NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement made this 31st day of July 2008 by and between Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”), and Nuveen Asset Management, a Delaware corporation (the “Adviser”), to be effective August 1, 2008.

January 25, 2012 EX-99.1.B

NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT DECLARATION OF TRUST

Certificate of Amendent to Declaration of Trust NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT to DECLARATION OF TRUST The Trustees of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust, to resolve an ambiguity, in accordance with Article XIII, Section 4 of the Declaration of Trust of the Trust, do hereby

January 25, 2012 EX-99.12.A

[Form of Tax Opinion] , 2012 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Nuveen Insured California Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc. 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Nuveen

Form of Opinion and Consent of Vedder Price P.C. [Form of Tax Opinion] , 2012 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Nuveen Insured California Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc. 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Nuveen Insured California Premium Income Municipal Fund 2, Inc. 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 6060

January 25, 2012 EX-99.6.C

NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Renewal of Investment Management Agreement dated May 28, 2009 NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement made this 28th day of May 2009 by and between Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”), and Nuveen Asset Management, a Delaware corporation (the “Adviser”);

January 25, 2012 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Consent of Independent Auditor CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions “Experts” and “Financial Highlights” and to the incorporation by reference of our reports dated April 27, 2011 for Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund, Nuveen Insured California Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc.

January 25, 2012 EX-99.17

EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT

Forms of Proxy of each Fund EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT EASY VOTING OPTIONS: VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: www.

January 13, 2012 PRE 14A

- NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND

Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

December 19, 2011 N-14 8C

- NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND

Nuveen Insured California Tax Free Advantage Municipal Fund As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2011 File No.

December 19, 2011 EX-99.16

NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND (NKX) POWER OF ATTORNEY

Powers of Attorney NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND (NKX) POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, a trustee of the above-referenced Massachusetts business trust (the “trust”), hereby constitutes and appoints MICHAEL KREMENAK, KEVIN J.

December 19, 2011 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Consent of Independent Auditor CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions “Experts” and “Financial Highlights” and to the incorporation by reference of our reports dated April 27, 2011 for Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund, Nuveen Insured California Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc.

December 19, 2011 COVER

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Letter to SEC December 19, 2011 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

July 29, 2011 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

July 29, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advant

N-Q 1 nq2.htm NKXNQ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois

January 27, 2011 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

January 27, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

October 20, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEF 14A 1 n60176wdef14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as p

October 1, 2010 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: þ Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). o Def

July 30, 2010 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

July 30, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

April 22, 2010 CORRESP

8 Appendix A CIK File No. Name Symbol 1 0001087783 811-09459 NUVEEN ARIZONA DIVIDEND ADVANTAGE MUNI FUND NFZ 2 0001161069 811-10553 NUVEEN ARIZONA DIVIDEND ADVANTAGE MUNI FUND 2 NKR 3 0001177212 811-21157 NUVEEN ARIZONA DIVIDEND ADVANTAGE MUNI FUND 3

SEC Response Letter April 16, 2010 Ms. Christina DiAngelo U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 450 5th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Nuveen Closed-End and Open-End Funds - Sarbanes Oxley Review Dear Christina: This letter addresses your comments provided in a telephone discussion on September 29, 2009. Each comment is shown below followed by our response. Unless otherwise noted, the res

January 29, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that:

CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misle

January 29, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

December 4, 2009 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

defa14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

October 22, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

def14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

September 29, 2009 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

PRE 14A 1 c53765vpre14a.htm FORM PRE 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: þ Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only

July 30, 2009 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 certification1.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances u

July 30, 2009 N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

January 29, 2009 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

January 29, 2009 N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Form N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

January 23, 2009 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14a-6(e)(2)). o Def

November 24, 2008 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

defa14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14a-6(e)(2)

October 29, 2008 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14a-6(e)(2)). o Def

October 10, 2008 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14a-6(e)(2)). þ Def

September 25, 2008 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: þ Preliminary Proxy Statement. o CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14a-6(e)(2)). o Def

July 29, 2008 N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

July 29, 2008 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

July 9, 2008 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 9, 2008 NUVEEN INSURED CALIFORNIA TAX FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-21212 03-0487017 (State or Other Juri

July 9, 2008 EX-99.1

Nuveen Insured California Tax Free Advantage Municipal Fund Announces Intent to Commence Private Offering of VRDP Shares

Press release of Nuveen Insured California Tax Free Advantage Municipal Fund FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: ATTN: Business/Financial Editors Kathleen Cardoza (312) 917-7813 kathleen.

January 29, 2008 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

January 29, 2008 N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Form N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

November 15, 2007 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). ? Def

October 15, 2007 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

defa14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

September 5, 2007 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

defa14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

August 29, 2007 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). o Def

August 22, 2007 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

def14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

August 13, 2007 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

defa14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

August 10, 2007 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

defa14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

August 7, 2007 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: þ Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). o Def

July 27, 2007 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

July 27, 2007 N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

January 29, 2007 N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jessica R.

January 29, 2007 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

July 28, 2006 N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jessica R.

July 28, 2006 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

January 27, 2006 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

January 27, 2006 N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Form N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jessica R.

July 29, 2005 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

July 29, 2005 N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jessica R.

January 28, 2005 N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21212 Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60606 Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jessica R.

January 28, 2005 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Insured California Tax-Free Advantage Municipal Fund; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

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