Eaton Vance California Trust (NYSE: CEV) appoints new board chair

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Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust reported a board leadership change. Effective August 27, 2025, the Board of Trustees appointed Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board for a 4-year term. He replaces Susan J. Sutherland, who had served as acting Chairperson since August 9, 2025 following the passing of the former Chairperson of the Board. This is a governance update and does not change the fund’s stated securities listing or structure.

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FAQ

What did Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust (CEV) disclose in this 8-K?

The trust disclosed that its Board of Trustees appointed Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board, effective August 27, 2025, for a 4-year term.

Who is the new Board Chairperson for Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Income Trust (CEV)?

The new Chairperson of the Board is Scott E. Wennerholm, appointed by the Board of Trustees for a 4-year term effective August 27, 2025.

Who did Scott E. Wennerholm replace as Chairperson at Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust (CEV)?

He replaced Susan J. Sutherland, who had served as acting Chairperson of the Board since August 9, 2025 following the passing of the former Chairperson.

Does this Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust (CEV) filing include financial results?

No, this 8-K focuses on a Board leadership change and does not present financial results or earnings information.

What securities of Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust (CEV) are listed on an exchange?

The trust has Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value, listed on the NYSE American LLC under the trading symbol CEV.

Is Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust (CEV) an emerging growth company?

The filing indicates the registrant is not marked as an emerging growth company under the relevant SEC rules.

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 28, 2025

EATON VANCE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	811-09157 (Commission File Number)	04-6880057 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Post Office Square Boston, Massachusetts (Address of principal executive offices)		02109 (Zip Code)

(617) 482-8260
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

□ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

□ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

□ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

□ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Titles of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value	CEV	NYSE American LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company □

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. □

Item 8.01 Other Events

Effective August 27, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the registrant (the “Board”) appointed Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board for a term of 4 years, replacing Susan J. Sutherland, who has served as acting Chairperson of the Board since August 9, 2025 following the passing of the former Chairperson of the Board.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EATON VANCE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh

Name: Deidre E. Walsh

Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

Date:   August 28, 2025