UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-PX ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-4646 RIVERSOURCE CALIFORNIA TAX-EXEMPT TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 50606 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55474 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Scott R. Plummer - 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55474 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (612) 671-1947 Date of fiscal year end: 8/31 Date of reporting period: 7/1/07-6/30/08 ******************************* FORM N-Px REPORT ******************************* ICA File Number: 811-04646 Reporting Period: 07/01/2007 - 06/30/2008 RiverSource California Tax-Exempt Trust ==================== RIVERSOURCE CALIFORNIA TAX-EXEMPT FUND ==================== The Fund did not vote proxies related to portfolio securities during the period covered by the report. ========== END NPX REPORT SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. (Registrant) RiverSource California Tax-Exempt Trust By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Patrick T. Bannigan --------------------------------- Patrick T. Bannigan President Date August 26, 2008 * Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.