I am interested in joining.
For California and most other US jurisdiction what works best is showing up in person. Calling or writing in advance so you are expected is nice but the in person part is the important part. Do not wait for a remote response. Find out when the lodge meets and knock on he door about an hour before the meeting starts. Introduce yourself and ask how to become a Mason. Plan on showing up a few times so they get to know you before they are ready to give you a petition. From here on that day each month is lodge day on your calendar.
It can be very scary for a non mason to knock on the door ...