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COVID-19

The coronavirus outbreak has posed a tremendous challenge to California, the nation, and the global community. PPIC’s analyses have examined the impacts of COVID-19 and how policy choices and other actions can help address them.

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2023 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online · March 8, 2023

Women in California’s Legislature

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Blog Post · March 6, 2023

Eviction Rates Plunged During the Early Part of the Pandemic

Joseph Herrera, Jennifer Paluch

photo - Woman Tutoring Preteen Boy in School Library
Blog Post · March 3, 2023

Are Summer School Programs Reaching Students Who Need Them Most?

Darriya Starr, Niu Gao

photo - Nurses Talking with Patients in Waiting Room
Blog Post · March 1, 2023

As a Pandemic Medi-Cal Policy Ends, Some Californians Will Fall through the Cracks

Paulette Cha

photo - Hotel Workers Wearing Facemasks Standing in a Row
Blog Post · February 27, 2023

As the COVID Emergency Ends, a Look at the Pandemic’s Economic Impact

Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Jenny Duan

photo - Man handing soup to a woman at a food bank
Blog Post · February 23, 2023

Poverty Varies across California’s Regions

Patricia Malagon

photo - Young woman with her child in a shelter
Blog Post · February 21, 2023

Homeless Populations Are Rising around California

Jennifer Paluch, Joseph Herrera

photo - City Road with Blurred Police Car Red and Blue Lights
Blog Post · February 17, 2023

Video: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Arrests in California

Mary Severance

photo - California State Capitol
Blog Post · February 10, 2023

Video: Californians and Their Government

Vicki Hsieh

photo - Home Healthcare Nurse Helping Senior Woman
Blog Post · February 8, 2023

Shifting Gender Employment Patterns and California’s Care Sector

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Vicki Hsieh

photo - City Road with Blurred Police Car Red and Blue Lights
Report · February 2023

Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Arrests in California

Deepak Premkumar, Thomas Sloan, Magnus Lofstrom, Joseph Hayes

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Policy Brief · February 2023

Policy Brief: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Arrests in California

Deepak Premkumar, Thomas Sloan, Magnus Lofstrom, Joseph Hayes ...

photo - Flags Fly at California's Capital Building
Blog Post · February 3, 2023

Video: A Conversation with California’s Legislative Leadership

Mary Severance

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Statewide Survey · February 2023

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

photo - Elderly Person's Hand Being Held
Blog Post · January 27, 2023

COVID-19’s Sobering Effect on Life Expectancy

Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee

Fact Sheet · January 2023

California’s Population

Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee, Marisol Cuellar Mejia

photo - California Poppy Bloom on Grass Mountain Trail, Santa Barbara County
Blog Post · December 15, 2022

2022 Year in Review

Mark Baldassare

photo - Student Thinking at His Desk
Blog Post · December 14, 2022

Test Scores Show Six-Year Setback for California Students

Darriya Starr, Emmanuel Prunty, Joseph Herrera, Iwunze Ugo

photo - Woman Working from Home Using Laptop and Wearing Headphones
Blog Post · December 13, 2022

How Is Remote Work Affecting Worker Preferences and the Economy?

Dean Bonner, Sarah Bohn

Photo - Holding Hands in Hospital
Blog Post · December 9, 2022

Video: A Conversation with US HHS Secretary Becerra and California HHS Secretary Ghaly

Stephanie Barton

photo - Teenager Listening to Therapist
Blog Post · December 5, 2022

Investing in Schools to Address COVID-19’s Toll on Youth Mental Health

Shalini Mustala, Paulette Cha

2022 Speaker Series on California's Future — Virtual Event · December 1, 2022

A Conversation with US HHS Secretary Becerra and California HHS Secretary Ghaly

photo - Worker Pushing Pallet of Boxes in Warehouse
Blog Post · December 1, 2022

A Regional Look at the Availability of Well-Paying Jobs after COVID

Rachel Lawler, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Sarah Bohn

photo - College Student Studying Notes in Lecture Hall
Blog Post · November 29, 2022

Improving Regional Representation among Community College Transfers

Cesar Alesi Perez, Vicki Hsieh, Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia

photo - Suburban Homes
Blog Post · November 17, 2022

Shrinking Household Size Strains California’s Housing Market

Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson, Julien Lafortune

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Report · November 2022

COVID-19 Emergency Funding and California’s Higher Education Systems

Jacob Jackson, Kevin Cook, Darriya Starr

photo - Higher Education building tower with flowers, UC Berkeley
Policy Brief · November 2022

Policy Brief: COVID-19 Emergency Funding and California’s Higher Education Systems

Jacob Jackson, Kevin Cook, Darriya Starr, Chansonette Buck

photo - College Students Sitting in Lecture Hall Ready for Class
Blog Post · November 14, 2022

Testimony: Enrollment Declines in California Community Colleges

Olga Rodriguez

photo - Student Wearing a Facemask at the Library While Looking for a Book
Blog Post · November 10, 2022

Video: The Effects of COVID-19 on Transfer-Intending Students in California’s Community Colleges

Stephanie Barton

Virtual Event · November 10, 2022

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being

Person Filling Up the Car in a Gas Station
Statewide Survey · November 2022

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

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Blog Post · November 4, 2022

Video: Californians and Their Government

Stephanie Barton

photo - Woman Paying Bills at Kitchen Table
Blog Post · November 3, 2022

Inflation Squeezes Californians’ Budgets, despite Wage Growth

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - California State Capitol
Statewide Survey · October 2022

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

photo - Sisters Eating Popsicles in Backyard
Blog Post · October 26, 2022

Steep Declines in Child Poverty Have Been Driven by Safety Net Programs

Caroline Danielson

Explainer · October 2022

Making Sense of California’s Economy

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune, Vicki Hsieh

photo - Elementary School Student Sitting at Desk in Classroom and Writing with a Pencil
Blog Post · October 20, 2022

What’s Ahead for Education Recovery in California?

Niu Gao, Julian Betts, Bruce Fuller, Laura Hill ...

photo - Crime Scene Tape across Glass with Two Bullet Holes
Blog Post · October 19, 2022

Violent Crimes Involving Guns Drive Recent Rise in Crime

Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin

photo - Student Wearing a Facemask at the Library While Looking for a Book
Report · October 2022

The Effects of COVID-19 on Transfer-Intending Students in California’s Community Colleges

Cesar Alesi Perez, Jacob Jackson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez ...

photo - Student Wearing a Facemask at the Library While Looking for a Book
Policy Brief · October 2022

Policy Brief: The Effects of COVID-19 on Transfer-Intending Students in California’s Community Colleges

Cesar Alesi Perez, Jacob Jackson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez ...

photo - Modern Small School
Blog Post · October 12, 2022

Commentary: How Rural Schools Survived the Pandemic

Niu Gao

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Fact Sheet · October 2022

Crime Trends in California

Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin

photo - Restaurant Dishwasher and Kitchen Worker
Blog Post · September 30, 2022

Video: The Importance of CalFresh in Unstable Times

Mary Severance

photo - Father Preparing Meal with Sons in Kitchen
Blog Post · September 22, 2022

Fewer California Adults and Far Fewer Children Are in Poverty in 2021

Caroline Danielson, Patricia Malagon

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Report · September 2022

The Role of CalFresh in Stabilizing Family Incomes

Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman

photo - Woman's Hand Pushing Shopping Cart in Grocery Store
Policy Brief · September 2022

Policy Brief: The Role of CalFresh in Stabilizing Family Incomes

Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman, Vicki Hsieh

photo - California State Capitol
Statewide Survey · September 2022

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

photo - Elementary School Students Working on a Science Experiment
Blog Post · September 13, 2022

Commentary: California Must Prioritize Science Education to Stay Competitive

Niu Gao, Kathy DiRanna

photo - Three Work Colleagues Talking in Open Office
Blog Post · September 6, 2022

California’s Evolving Economy

Sarah Bohn

photo - Boy Wearing Face Mask and Protective Glasses Mixing Chemicals in Science Class
Blog Post · August 19, 2022

Video: The Impact of COVID-19 on Science Education

Mary Severance

photo - Boy Sitting in Grocery Store Cart Reaching for Apple from Produce Display
Blog Post · August 18, 2022

Inflation Is Undercutting Pandemic-Era Increases in Food Assistance

Tess Thorman, Eliana Blachman

photo - College Student Online Learning from Home
Blog Post · August 17, 2022

After COVID, Community Colleges Must Focus on Improving Online Courses

Daniel Payares-Montoya

Virtual Event · August 16, 2022

The Impact of COVID-19 on Science Education

photo - Woman Looking Worried over Bills
Blog Post · July 20, 2022

Repaying Student Loans a Struggle for Those Who Do Not Graduate

Darriya Starr, Jacob Jackson

photo - Hand Holding Federal Treasury Check and Envelope
Blog Post · July 12, 2022

How Did Pandemic Stimulus Funds Affect Income Inequality in California?

Sarah Bohn, Tess Thorman, Joseph Herrera

photo - Box of Food at Foodbank
Fact Sheet · July 2022

Income Inequality in California

Sarah Bohn, Tess Thorman, Joseph Herrera

photo - Preschool Children and Teachers Playing with Blocks
Blog Post · July 7, 2022

How Is California’s Child Care Sector Faring?

Sarah Bohn, Julien Lafortune

photo - Learners in Lindsay Unified School District
Blog Post · July 6, 2022

Lessons in Innovation from Lindsay Unified School District

Mary Severance, Niu Gao

photo - Field Workers Strawberry Picking in California
Blog Post · June 29, 2022

Video: Health Care Access among California’s Farmworkers

Stephanie Barton

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Fact Sheet · June 2022

Public Health Insurance in California

Paulette Cha

photo - Students Lined Up Outside Classroom and Wearing Masks
Blog Post · June 23, 2022

Addressing Inequities in Reopening Schools during COVID

Joseph Herrera, Darriya Starr, Emmanuel Prunty, Niu Gao

photo - Woman Being Vaccinated
Blog Post · June 22, 2022

As COVID Deaths Have Declined, Disparities for Latinos Have Narrowed

Shannon McConville

photo - Boy Wearing Face Mask and Protective Glasses Mixing Chemicals in Science Class
Report · June 2022

The Impact of COVID-19 on Science Education

Niu Gao, Kathy DiRanna, Maria T. Chang Fay

photo - Boy Wearing Face Mask and Protective Glasses Mixing Chemicals in Science Class
Policy Brief · June 2022

Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on Science Education

Niu Gao, Mary Severance

photo - Man in Fields Harvesting Lettuce
Blog Post · June 16, 2022

Health Risks Persist for Older Farmworkers as COVID Lingers

Paulette Cha

photo - Woman Waiting for a Job Interview
Blog Post · June 16, 2022

In a Tight Labor Market, Does a College Degree Still Matter for Employment?

Sarah Bohn, Julien Lafortune

photo - Two Young Students Use Laptop for Schoolwork
Fact Sheet · June 2022

The Digital Divide in Education

Darriya Starr, Joseph Hayes, Niu Gao

photo - Unhappy Young Woman Looking Out Window
Blog Post · June 13, 2022

Video: Responding to the Youth Mental Health Crisis

Vicki Hsieh

photo - Elderly Man in Hotel Room Looking out Window
Blog Post · June 7, 2022

Early Evidence of Shifts in Local Homeless Populations during the Pandemic

Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Joseph Herrera, Hans Johnson

photo - Teacher Reading to School Children
Blog Post · June 3, 2022

Video: Understanding the Effects of School Funding

Stephanie Barton

photo - California State Capitol
Blog Post · June 2, 2022

Video: Californians and Their Government

Stephanie Barton

photo - Students Eating Lunch at School
Blog Post · June 1, 2022

School Meals May Help Families Fight Food Inflation

Caroline Danielson, Niu Gao

photo - California State Capitol
Statewide Survey · May 2022

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

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Blog Post · May 19, 2022

California’s Unemployment Gaps Have Narrowed during the Pandemic

Sarah Bohn

photo - Teacher Reading to School Children
Report · May 2022

Understanding the Effects of School Funding

Julien Lafortune

photo - Teacher Reading to School Children
Policy Brief · May 2022

Policy Brief: Understanding the Effects of School Funding

Julien Lafortune, Stephanie Barton

photo - Aerial View of Subdivision in Irvine, California
Blog Post · May 13, 2022

California’s Housing Divide

Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson, Julien Lafortune

photo - Row of School Lockers
Blog Post · May 6, 2022

Video: Californians and Education

Vicki Hsieh

photo - Containers at the Port of Los Angeles
Blog Post · May 4, 2022

Video: Building California’s Future

Mary Severance

photo - Man Working Behind Counter at a Restaurant
Blog Post · April 28, 2022

California’s Labor Force: A Swift Recovery, but What’s Next?

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Row of School Lockers
Statewide Survey · April 2022

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

photo - Woman Looking Outside Window
Blog Post · April 27, 2022

Likely Voters Are Uneasy as California Shifts from Pandemic to Endemic

Mark Baldassare

photo - Field Workers Strawberry Picking in California
Report · April 2022

Health Care Access among California’s Farmworkers

Paulette Cha

photo - Field Workers Strawberry Picking in California
Policy Brief · April 2022

Policy Brief: Health Care Access among California’s Farmworkers

Paulette Cha, Stephanie Barton

photo - Residential Building in San Francisco
Blog Post · April 22, 2022

Many California Renters Fear Eviction Despite Increased Aid

Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Kindergartner Drawing in Classroom
Blog Post · April 21, 2022

California K–12 Enrollment Declines Continue to Exceed Expectations

Julien Lafortune, Emmanuel Prunty

photo - Mother and Father Consoling Sad Daughter
Blog Post · April 20, 2022

Emotional Distress and Limited Access to Care Put Families’ Health at Risk

Darriya Starr, Paulette Cha

photo - Serious College Graduates Standing in Line at Graduation
Blog Post · April 19, 2022

Extended Freeze on Student Loan Payments Could Help Many California Borrowers

Darriya Starr, Jacob Jackson

photo - Homeless Encampment on a Street in California
Blog Post · April 14, 2022

Views on Homelessness Have Shifted in Some California Regions

Deja Thomas

photo - distressed woman sitting on the floor at home with phone
Blog Post · April 12, 2022

Fewer Domestic Violence Calls, but More Incidents Could Be Deadly

Heather Harris

photo - Elementary School Students Raising Hands and Wearing Masks in Classroom
Blog Post · April 8, 2022

Video: COVID in California—What Have We Learned about Education?

Mary Severance

photo - Young Woman Standing in the Middle of a Crowded Street
Blog Post · April 6, 2022

Video: COVID in California—What Have We Learned about Ensuring an Equitable Recovery?

Vicki Hsieh

photo - girl wearing headphones and using laptop doing her homework
Blog Post · April 5, 2022

How Has California Narrowed Its K–12 Digital Divide?

Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes, Darriya Starr

photo - California State Capitol
Blog Post · April 1, 2022

Video: Californians and Their Government

Stephanie Barton

photo - Crowd on San Francisco Street
Blog Post · April 1, 2022

Video: COVID in California—What Have We Learned about the Economy?

Vicki Hsieh

photo - Scanning QR Code with Tablet
Blog Post · March 30, 2022

Most Californians Favor Continuing COVID-19 Restrictions—Including Proof of Vaccination

Deja Thomas

photo - Woman Working in Commercial Kitchen
Blog Post · March 25, 2022

California’s Jobs Recovery Has Been Stronger than We Thought

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - California State Capitol
Statewide Survey · March 2022

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

photo - Woman Mailing 2020 Ballot
Blog Post · March 23, 2022

Video: Managing California’s Elections through COVID and Beyond

Eric McGhee

photo - Police Car and Palm Trees
Blog Post · March 21, 2022

Two Years of Wide Variation in Crime Trends

Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin

photo - Person Holding a Stress Ball
Fact Sheet · March 2022

California’s Health Care Safety Net

Shannon McConville

photo - Professor Wearing Mask and Lecturing to Students
Blog Post · March 15, 2022

The Pandemic’s Effects on Higher Education

Hans Johnson, Kevin Cook, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Jacob Jackson ...

photo - Group of Kids Running at School and Wearing Facemasks
Report · March 2022

Equitable State Funding for School Facilities

Julien Lafortune, Niu Gao

photo - Group of Kids Running at School and Wearing Facemasks
Policy Brief · March 2022

Policy Brief: Equitable State Funding for School Facilities

Julien Lafortune, Niu Gao, Mary Severance

photo - Warehouse Worker Wearing Hard Hat and Mask while Working on Tablet
Blog Post · March 14, 2022

Video: Two Years of COVID in California

Ashlyn Perri

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video · March 14, 2022

Two Years of COVID in California

Ashlyn Perri

photo - Woman Washing Hands in Kitchen Sink
Blog Post · March 14, 2022

“When You Know Better, Do Better”: A Water Agency’s Journey Through the Pandemic

Sarah Bardeen

photo - People in Line To Vote
Blog Post · March 11, 2022

Video: Equity in Voter Turnout after Pandemic Election Changes

Stephanie Barton

photo - Mother Giving Daughter a Hug
Blog Post · March 11, 2022

How Did the Pandemic Transform California’s Safety Net?

Caroline Danielson

photo - Teacher Reading to Students in School Library
Blog Post · March 10, 2022

Helping K–12 Students Recover from the Pandemic

Laura Hill, Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune

photo - Business Owner Standing Outside with Open Sign on Door
Blog Post · March 9, 2022

How Did California’s Economy Recover from COVID—and What Comes Next?

Sarah Bohn

photo - Nurse Vaccinates Senior Healthcare Worker
Blog Post · March 8, 2022

Health in California Two Years into the Pandemic

Shannon McConville, Paulette Cha

photo - Woman in Crowd Wearing Surgical Mask
Blog Post · March 7, 2022

How Have Californians Viewed the Pandemic?

Dean Bonner

photo - Woman Waiting for Job Interview
Blog Post · March 4, 2022

Job Openings Are Harder to Fill in the COVID Recovery

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Bunks in a homeless shelter
Blog Post · March 2, 2022

A Snapshot of Homeless Californians in Shelters

Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson, Joseph Herrera

photo - People in Line To Vote
Report · March 2022

Equity in Voter Turnout after Pandemic Election Policy Changes

Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Mindy Romero

photo - People in Line To Vote
Policy Brief · March 2022

Policy Brief: Equity in Voter Turnout after Pandemic Election Policy Changes

Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Mindy Romero, Stephanie Barton

photo - Syringe and Vaccine Vial
Blog Post · February 24, 2022

Who Is Unvaccinated in California?

Dean Bonner

photo - Mother with daughters in the kitchen
Blog Post · February 24, 2022

Pandemic-Strained Parents Sacrifice Work to Care for Their Children

Darriya Starr, Niu Gao, Caroline Danielson

photo - Mother and daughter with doctor at appointment in office
Blog Post · February 17, 2022

Medi-Cal Expansion Has Reduced Financial Barriers to Needed Health Care

Paulette Cha

photo - Father with Daughter Looking Over Financial Paperwork
Blog Post · February 16, 2022

Half of Californians Predict Bad Economic Times in the Coming Year

Deja Thomas

photo - California State Capitol
Blog Post · February 11, 2022

Video: Californians and Their Government

Vicki Hsieh

photo - Los Angeles skyline at sunset
Blog Post · February 8, 2022

Video: A Conversation with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti

Mary Severance

photo - Capitol Building in Sacramento, California
Blog Post · February 7, 2022

Most Californians Favor Newsom’s Budget Proposal

Rachel Lawler

photo - Mother with Daughter Moving Groceries from Cart to Trunk of Car
Blog Post · February 3, 2022

How Are Wage Gains and Government Programs Helping Families Confront Rising Prices?

Sarah Bohn, Julien Lafortune, Patricia Malagon

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Statewide Survey · February 2022

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

photo - Elementary Student Writing with Pencil at Desk with Teacher in Background
Blog Post · January 31, 2022

Who Stands to Gain from Changes in School Enrollment Funding?

Julien Lafortune, Joseph Herrera

photo - Teenage Girl Using Laptop and Wearing Headphones at Home
Blog Post · January 28, 2022

Building a Community-Owned Broadband Network in Imperial County

Joseph Hayes, Mary Severance, Niu Gao

photo - Warehouse Worker Checking Products
Blog Post · January 27, 2022

Delivering on an Equitable Recovery for Californians

Sarah Bohn, Shannon McConville, Daniel Payares-Montoya

photo - Woman Paying for Groceries
Blog Post · January 21, 2022

Starting the Year with Less (Real) Money

Sarah Bohn, Julien Lafortune

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Blog Post · January 13, 2022

What’s Next for Higher Education?

Hans Johnson, Kevin Cook, Lande Ajose

photo - Female student working on a laptop on college campus
Blog Post · January 5, 2022

College Admissions in an Era of Uncertainty

Niu Gao, Hans Johnson

photo - Student working on computer at night
Blog Post · January 4, 2022

Commentary: Narrowing the Digital Divide with Pandemic Benefits

Joseph Hayes, Darriya Starr, Niu Gao

photo - Broken Windowpane and Red Doors
Blog Post · December 14, 2021

After Decreases in 2020, Both Property and Violent Crimes Are Up in 2021

Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin

photo - Students Crossing Street on Way to School
Blog Post · December 9, 2021

What’s Next for California’s K–12 Enrollment?

Julien Lafortune, Emmanuel Prunty, Vicki Hsieh

photo - Aerial View of Business Meeting
Blog Post · December 8, 2021

Work Is Satisfying for Many but Views on Discrimination Persist

Deja Thomas

photo - Concerned Woman Reading Bill
Blog Post · December 6, 2021

Californians’ Financial Worries and Woes

Rachel Lawler

photo - Restaurant Worker Packing To Go Orders
Blog Post · December 6, 2021

Groundhog Day for the California Economy?

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - People Crossing Street in Downtown San Francisco
Blog Post · December 2, 2021

California’s Mood Darkens on the Economy

Dean Bonner

photo - Empty Lot and Run Down Brick Buildings in Downtown Sacramento, California
Blog Post · November 30, 2021

Californians See a Widening Economic Divide

Dean Bonner

photo - Woman Working in a Packaging Warehouse
Blog Post · November 18, 2021

Californians Agree It’s Important for Workers to Organize

Deja Thomas

photo - Woman Working from Home
Blog Post · November 17, 2021

California’s Workplaces Today—and Tomorrow

Mark Baldassare

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Statewide Survey · November 2021

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

photo - Elementary Girl Studying on Laptop
Blog Post · November 4, 2021

Video: Achieving Digital Equity for California’s Students

Vicki Hsieh

photo - Restaurant Worker Sweeping Floor
Blog Post · October 28, 2021

Mixed Signals in California’s Labor Market Recovery

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Prison Wire Fence
Blog Post · October 28, 2021

Uncertain Fate Awaits Prison Worker Vaccine Mandate

Heather Harris, Joseph Hayes

photo - Gavel in Blurry Courtroom
Blog Post · October 26, 2021

Video: A Conversation with Chief Justice of California Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

Mary Severance

photo - Elementary Girl Studying on Laptop
Report · October 2021

Achieving Digital Equity for California’s Students

Joseph Hayes, Niu Gao

photo - Elementary Girl Studying on Laptop
Policy Brief · October 2021

Policy Brief: Achieving Digital Equity for California’s Students

Joseph Hayes, Niu Gao, Vicki Hsieh

photo - Capitol Building in Sacramento, California at Sunset
Blog Post · October 22, 2021

The Recall Election and California’s Political Future

Mark Baldassare

photo - Elementary School Students Raising Hands and Wearing Masks in Classroom
Blog Post · October 20, 2021

Many Students Enrolled in Learning Programs Last Summer

Emmanuel Prunty, Niu Gao, Laura Hill

photo - Woman receiving COVID-19 vaccine at home
Blog Post · October 12, 2021

Improving COVID Vaccine Equity in California

Shannon McConville

photo - Police Cars with Emergency Lights on, at Night
Blog Post · October 8, 2021

Recent State Crime Trends Mostly Mirror the Nation

Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin

photo - Student In School Cafeteria Line for Lunch
Blog Post · October 1, 2021

Expansions to Food Assistance Could Reduce Child Poverty

Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman

photo - Residential Housing in San Francisco, California
Blog Post · September 30, 2021

How Are Renters Faring as California’s Eviction Ban Ends?

Hans Johnson

photo - Mother with Baby Putting Groceries in Car
Blog Post · September 24, 2021

Pandemic Aid Helped Lower Poverty in California

Caroline Danielson

photo - Waitress Wearing Mask and Gloves, Cleaning Table on Cafe Patio
Blog Post · September 23, 2021

California’s Dual Jobs Challenges

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Three Adults Wearing Masks
Blog Post · September 13, 2021

Are COVID Policies Affecting Approval Ratings?

Rachel Lawler

photo - Woman Mailing her Ballot
Blog Post · September 10, 2021

Video: California’s 2021 Recall Election

Vicki Hsieh

photo - California State Capitol
Statewide Survey · September 2021

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

photo - Teacher and Students at Center Table in Classroom Wearing Masks
Blog Post · August 25, 2021

Helping California Schools Open Safely

Laura Hill, Mary Severance

photo - College Student Walking on Campus and Wearing a Mask
Blog Post · August 20, 2021

Applications for Dream Act Financial Aid Have Fallen

Kevin Cook, Jacob Jackson

photo - Student Holding Backpack
Blog Post · August 19, 2021

Video: Reopening K–12 Schools—A Conversation with Linda Darling-Hammond

Mary Severance

photo - Houses in Orange County, California
Blog Post · August 13, 2021

California’s High Housing Costs Increase Poverty

Patricia Malagon, Caroline Danielson

photo - County Jail Prison and Fence
Blog Post · August 11, 2021

California Jails and COVID-19

Heather Harris, Joseph Hayes

photo - Boy Using Mobile Phone for Online Learning from Home
Blog Post · August 10, 2021

The Digital Divide Has Narrowed but Still Affects California’s Children

Paulette Cha, Niu Gao

photo - Student Building Furniture with Help From Teacher
Report · July 2021

Improving Career Education Pathways into California’s Workforce

Shannon McConville, Sarah Bohn, Bonnie Brooks, Mina Dadgar

photo - Teacher Helping Student
Blog Post · July 23, 2021

In El Dorado County, Early Preparation and Communication Were Key to the Return to School

Laura Hill, Mary Severance

photo - Customer Paying for Meal in Restaurant
Blog Post · July 22, 2021

California Is Inching toward a Jobs Recovery

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Police Cars at Night
Blog Post · July 16, 2021

Homicides Climb for Most California Counties in 2020

Magnus Lofstrom

photo - San Quentin State Prison
Blog Post · July 15, 2021

The Past, Present, and Future of COVID-19 in California Prisons

Heather Harris, Joseph Hayes

photo - Gun Sitting On Front Seat of Car
Blog Post · July 13, 2021

Gun Deaths Drive California’s Largest-Ever Rise in Homicides

Magnus Lofstrom

photo - School Children/Students Using Computers
Blog Post · July 9, 2021

For California’s Educational Data System, Public Support Will Be Key

Jacob Jackson

photo - Homeless Tents Beside Skyscrapers in Los Angeles Downtown at Night
Blog Post · July 8, 2021

Californians Want Policies that Close the Gap between Rich and Poor

Dean Bonner

photo - Father and Son Holding Hands Walking
Blog Post · July 1, 2021

Tax Hurdles May Limit Impact of the Expanded Child Tax Credit

Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman

photo - Young girl visiting the pediatrician
Blog Post · June 30, 2021

Video: Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California

Stephanie Barton

photo - People working in cafe wearing face masks
Blog Post · June 25, 2021

California Jobs and Labor Force Are Still Down but Recovering

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Worried Woman Looking at Bills
Blog Post · June 24, 2021

Video: California’s Safety Net in Recession and Recovery

Mary Severance

photo - Hepner Hall at San Diego State University
Blog Post · June 24, 2021

Federal Stimulus Funds Bolstered California Colleges and Universities

Kevin Cook

photo - Young Girl Visiting Pediatrician
Report · June 2021

Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants: An Update

Paulette Cha, Shannon McConville

photo - New Home Construction
Blog Post · June 17, 2021

California’s Housing Construction Picks Up Pace

Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Kindergarten Classroom Table with Alphabet Letters
Blog Post · June 16, 2021

K–12 Enrollment Declines Vary across Districts

Julien Lafortune, Emmanuel Prunty

photo - Mark Ghaly
Blog Post · June 15, 2021

Video: Reopening California—A Conversation with HHS Secretary Mark Ghaly

Mary Severance

Blog Post · June 10, 2021

How Are Unemployed Californians Faring on the Road to Recovery?

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Woman Placing Open Sign in Storefront
Blog Post · June 9, 2021

As the State Reopens, Some Californians Are Still Worried about COVID-19

Dean Bonner

photo - New Born Baby
Blog Post · June 4, 2021

California’s New Baby Bust

Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee

photo - Worried Woman Looking at Bills
Report · June 2021

California’s Safety Net in Recession and Recovery

Caroline Danielson

Blog Post · June 3, 2021

Video: Californians and Their Government

Stephanie Barton

photo - College Student Studying Outside on Campus
Blog Post · May 27, 2021

Equity Gaps Narrow in Community College Courses, but More Work to Do

Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez, Hans Johnson

photo - Capitol Building in Sacramento, California at Sunset
Blog Post · May 25, 2021

Are Voters in the Mood to Recall Their Governor?

Mark Baldassare

photo - California State Capitol Building
Statewide Survey · May 2021

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

photo - Tourists Checking in at Hotel
Blog Post · May 25, 2021

Glimmers of Hope for California in the April Jobs Report?

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Girl in Front of Line of Adults Packing Boxes with Food
Blog Post · May 24, 2021

Food Insufficiency and School Meals during COVID-19

Caroline Danielson, Niu Gao, Patricia Malagon

photo - Woman Standing Outdoors
Blog Post · May 21, 2021

Tracking Anti-Asian Hate

Vicki Hsieh, Joseph Hayes

photo - College Graduate Hugging Mother and Holding Diploma
Blog Post · May 18, 2021

California Remains on Track to Close the Degree Gap

Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia

photo - Elementary Students Leaving School and Wearing Masks
Blog Post · May 14, 2021

Digging into Enrollment Drops at California Public Schools

Julien Lafortune, Emmanuel Prunty

photo - A Boy Distance Learning and Using Laptop
Blog Post · May 13, 2021

A Year into Distance Learning, California’s Digital Divide Persists

Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill

photo - Man on Mobile Phone for a Medical Video Appointment
Blog Post · May 12, 2021

How Telehealth Can Bring Equity to Health Care

Paulette Cha

photo - Doctor Listening to Patient's Heart in Hospital
Fact Sheet · May 2021

Health Care Reform in California

Shannon McConville

photo - Doctor Listening to Heart of Young Patient in Exam Room
Fact Sheet · May 2021

Immigrants and Health in California

Paulette Cha

photo - Teacher Writing Equations on Whiteboard and Wearing Face Mask
Blog Post · May 11, 2021

Mapping Equitable Access to Math at California’s Community Colleges

Olga Rodriguez, Bonnie Brooks, Vicki Hsieh

photo - Elementary School Students Wearing Masks and Standing in a Line Outside of School
Blog Post · May 7, 2021

Video: Californians and Education

Vicki Hsieh

photo - Nurse Preparing Vaccine at the Drive-Through Distribution Site
Blog Post · May 5, 2021

How Do Californians View the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Dean Bonner

photo - Tech Worker Wearing Mask at Laptop
Blog Post · April 30, 2021

Bay Area Recovery May Lag without Onsite Tech Workers

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Teacher Delivering Instruction Online
Blog Post · April 30, 2021

Video: Distance Learning Strategies in California Schools

Stephanie Barton

photo - Elementary School Students Wearing Masks and Returning to School
Statewide Survey · April 2021

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

photo - California Capitol Building
Blog Post · April 28, 2021

Reading the Tea Leaves on the Governor’s Recall

Mark Baldassare

photo - Farmers Market in Downtown Anaheim
Blog Post · April 28, 2021

Tourism and Logistics Shape Southern California’s Pandemic Economy

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

Photo - Police Cars at Night
Blog Post · April 27, 2021

California’s Major Cities See Increases in Homicides and Car Thefts

Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin

photo - Sacramento Tower Bridge and Sacramento Capitol Mall
Blog Post · April 27, 2021

The Sacramento Area Economy Runs on Government

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Crowded Venice Beach Boardwalk in LA, California
Blog Post · April 26, 2021

California’s Stalled Population Growth

Eric McGhee, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson

photo - Warehouse Worker Wearing Face Mask and Protective Workwear Checking Products Using Tablet
Blog Post · April 22, 2021

Farms, Freight, and Retail Support the Recovery in Central California

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Woman Wearing Mask at Mailbox, Mailing in Ballot
Blog Post · April 21, 2021

Video: Vote-by-Mail and Voter Turnout in the Pandemic Election

Stephanie Barton

photo - Restaurant Worker Wearing Mask
Blog Post · April 21, 2021

Recovery in Los Angeles Is Tied to Hospitality and Hollywood

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Teacher Delivering Instruction Online
Report · April 2021

Distance Learning Strategies in California Schools

Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune

photo - California Secretary of State Shirley Weber
Blog Post · April 14, 2021

Video: A Conversation with Secretary of State Shirley Weber

Mary Severance

photo - US Senator Alex Padilla
Blog Post · April 12, 2021

Video: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla

Vicki Hsieh

photo - Woman Wearing Mask at Mailbox, Mailing in Ballot
Report · April 2021

Vote-by-Mail and Voter Turnout in the Pandemic Election

Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Mindy Romero

photo- Single Family Homes
Blog Post · April 9, 2021

Home Prices Keep Racing up in California

Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune, Hans Johnson

photo - California State Capital
Blog Post · April 8, 2021

Video: Californians and Their Government

Stephanie Barton

photo - Backs of Elementary Students in a Row Jumping
Report · April 2021

Building California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System

Jacob Jackson

photo - Young Woman Standing in the Middle of a Crowded Street
Blog Post · April 7, 2021

Half of Asian Americans Say Race Relations Have Worsened

Deja Thomas, Rachel Lawler, Vicki Hsieh

photo - Woman with Baby Working from Home
Blog Post · April 2, 2021

Video: Women and the Pandemic Economy

Vicki Hsieh

photo - Waitress Wearing a Mask and Gloves, Disinfecting Tables in a Restaurant
Blog Post · April 1, 2021

One Year Later, Is California on the Road to Recovery?

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - California State Capitol Building
Statewide Survey · March 2021

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas

photo - Capitol Building, Sacramento, California
Blog Post · March 30, 2021

Five Takeaways on the 2021 Governor’s Recall

Mark Baldassare

photo - Vaccination Site
Blog Post · March 30, 2021

Video: Vaccinating California

Mary Severance

photo - Young Woman Sitting on Stairs
Blog Post · March 24, 2021

The Pandemic Has Highlighted the Needs of California’s Youth

Caroline Danielson, Mary Severance

photo - Mother Giving Daughter a Hug
Blog Post · March 23, 2021

How the Expanded Child Tax Credit Reduces Child Poverty

Tess Thorman, Patricia Malagon

photo - Mom With Daughter Putting Groceries In Car
Blog Post · March 17, 2021

Testimony: Access to Anti-Poverty Programs for Californians in Need

Sarah Bohn

photo - Students walking on UCLA Campus
Blog Post · March 12, 2021

California Sees Steep Decline in Financial Aid Applications

Kevin Cook

photo - Supermarket Worker Arranging Vegetables and Wearing Mask
Blog Post · March 11, 2021

Multiple Challenges for Women in the COVID-19 Economy

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Boy at Home Studying with Laptop
Blog Post · March 10, 2021

How Did California Schools Assess Student Learning in Fall 2020?

Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune

photo - Students in Line To Have Temperature Taken at School
Blog Post · March 9, 2021

Video: Reopening California’s Schools

Mary Severance

photo - Joseph I. Castro
Blog Post · March 5, 2021

Video: A Conversation with Chancellor Joseph I. Castro

Stephanie Barton

photo - Teen Sitting at Picnic Table
Blog Post · March 4, 2021

Pandemic or Not, Teen Mental Health Is Fragile

Paulette Cha

photo - Wooden Cubes Change from 2021 to 2022
Blog Post · March 3, 2021

Census Delays Complicate California’s Election Process

Eric McGhee

photo - Prison
Blog Post · March 2, 2021

California’s Prison Population Drops Sharply, but Overcrowding Still Threatens Prisoner Health

Heather Harris

photo - Michael V. Drake
Blog Post · February 26, 2021

Video: A Conversation with University of California President Michael V. Drake

Mary Severance

photo - White House
Blog Post · February 26, 2021

Early Support and High Hopes for President Joe Biden

Mark Baldassare

photo - Senior Man Using Laptop at Home
Blog Post · February 25, 2021

To Speed Up Vaccine Distribution, Improve Broadband Access among Seniors

Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes

photo - Worried Man on Laptop at Home
Blog Post · February 24, 2021

Black Californians Struggle within a Challenging Job Market

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

Photo - Teacher and students in classroom
Blog Post · February 18, 2021

How Many Districts Have Been Providing In-person Instruction?

Laura Hill, Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune

photo - Doctor Listening to Patient
Blog Post · February 17, 2021

California Joins National Effort to Extend Health Insurance Enrollment

Shannon McConville

photo - College Student Online Learning from Dorm Room
Blog Post · February 12, 2021

Most California Colleges Are Sticking with Online Instruction This Spring

Cesar Alesi Perez, Hans Johnson

photo - Restaurant Worker Wearing Mask and Hanging Closed Sign on Door
Blog Post · February 11, 2021

Views of California’s Economy Vary by Race and Income

Rachel Lawler

photo - Mark Baldassare and Eleni Kounalakis
Blog Post · February 10, 2021

Video: A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis

Stephanie Barton

photo - COVID-19 Vaccination
Blog Post · February 9, 2021

Racial Disparities in Concerns about Getting COVID—and a Vaccine

Dean Bonner

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Fact Sheet · February 2021

California’s County Jails

Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin

photo - College Student Walking on Campus and Wearing a Mask
Blog Post · February 4, 2021

Helping Community Colleges Build on Progress during the Pandemic

Hans Johnson

photo - California Capitol and Grounds
Blog Post · February 2, 2021

What Approval Ratings Say about Recalling Governor Newsom

Mark Baldassare

photo - Leon Panetta
Blog Post · February 2, 2021

Video: A Conversation with Leon Panetta

Mary Severance

photo - Student Online Learning from Home
Blog Post · January 29, 2021

Newsom’s Budget Advances Long-Overdue Education Data System

Jacob Jackson

photo - Woman Wearing Protective Mask and Gloves, Looking Down and Sitting on Ground
Blog Post · January 29, 2021

California’s Recovery Backslides

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Teenage Girl Listening with Headphones and Looking at Tablet
Report · January 2021

Assessing Teen Well-Being and Mental Health after the Medi-Cal Expansion

Paulette Cha

photo - Young Boy Doing Schoolwork at Home
Blog Post · January 26, 2021

Are Students Spending Enough Time on School during the Pandemic?

Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune

photo - Cafeteria Worker Wearing Mask and Cleaning Outside Table
Blog Post · January 25, 2021

Commentary: An Equitable Recovery for California Requires Two Key Strategies

Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh

photo - Woman Wearing Mask and Waiting for a Job Interview
Blog Post · January 22, 2021

Looking Ahead to California’s 2021 Labor Market

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Mother and Children Playing Ball Outdoors
Blog Post · January 21, 2021

Creating a Safety Net for Immigrant Communities

Shannon McConville

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Report · January 2021

California’s Future

Ellen Hanak, Laura Hill, Hans Johnson, Caroline Danielson ...

photo of county jail fence
Report · January 2021

California’s Future: Criminal Justice

Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin

photo - downtown Los Angeles
Report · January 2021

California’s Future: Economy

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - student in classroom
Report · January 2021

California’s Future: Education

Laura Hill, Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Niu Gao ...

photo - young girl
Report · January 2021

California’s Future: Safety Net

Caroline Danielson, Shannon McConville, Paulette Cha

photo - Delta
Report · January 2021

California’s Future: Water and a Changing Climate

Ellen Hanak, Caitrin Chappelle, Lori Pottinger, Jeffrey Mount

photo - Teenager Girl Studying at Home
Blog Post · January 15, 2021

Improving College Readiness through Dual Enrollment

Olga Rodriguez, Niu Gao, Bonnie Brooks, Gabriel Gutierrez-Aragon

photo - Doe Library and Campanile on UC Berkeley Campus
Blog Post · January 13, 2021

The Year Ahead in Higher Education

Hans Johnson

Blog Post · January 11, 2021

Where We Stand

Mark Baldassare

photo - Girl Distance Learning with Tablet
Blog Post · January 6, 2021

Commentary: To Help Address Learning Disparities, Boost Internet Access for Low-Income Students

Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill

image - Sunrise over California
Blog Post · January 5, 2021

Looking Forward

Mark Baldassare

photo - Mark Baldassare and Ana Matosantos
Blog Post · December 18, 2020

Video: A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos

Stephanie Barton

photo - Man in Car Wearing Mask and Picking Up Box of Food
Blog Post · December 17, 2020

Video: Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California

Mary Severance

photo - Mother Giving Daughter a Hug
Blog Post · December 16, 2020

Californians’ Outlook Is Bleak as Low-Income Families Struggle

Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh

photo - Vote 2020 Buttons
Blog Post · December 14, 2020

Election Takeaways: California Voters Send Conflicting Signals

Mark Baldassare

photo - Woman Examing Machine Part
Blog Post · December 11, 2020

Broad Support for Job Training and Child Care to Boost Recovery

Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh

photo - US Capitol
Blog Post · December 10, 2020

Federal Action—or Inaction—Will Shape California’s Recovery

Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh, Julien Lafortune ...

Statewide Survey · December 2020

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Alyssa Dykman

photo - Inland, Southern California
Blog Post · December 8, 2020

Tackling Regional Disparities in Economic Opportunity

Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh, Julien Lafortune ...

photo - Cashier Scanning Products at a Grocery Store Wearing a Mask
Blog Post · December 8, 2020

The Economic Toll of COVID-19 on Women

Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh, Julien Lafortune ...

photo - Man in Car Wears Mask While Receiving Box of Food
Report · December 2020

Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California

Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Julien Lafortune, Tess Thorman

photo - Man at Kitchen Sink Looking Out Window
Blog Post · December 7, 2020

Will This Recession Deepen California’s Economic Divide?

Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh, Julien Lafortune ...

photo - Elderly Man in Hotel Room Looking out Window
Blog Post · December 4, 2020

What Lessons Can Be Learned from Project Roomkey?

Shannon McConville

photo - Dad Carrying Son on His Shoulders in Park
Report · December 2020

The Importance of CalFresh and CalWORKs in Children’s Early Years

Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman, Sarah Bohn

photo - Occidental College
Blog Post · December 3, 2020

How Is the Pandemic Affecting California’s Independent, Nonprofit Colleges?

Kevin Cook

photo - Filling Water Glass at Kitchen Sink, Pixel CA DWR
Blog Post · November 30, 2020

Addressing Water Affordability in Urban California

Caitrin Chappelle

photo - Hotel Maid Making Bed and Wearing Mask
Blog Post · November 25, 2020

Better Days for California’s Labor Market, but Will They Last?

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Young Woman Studying at Home
Blog Post · November 24, 2020

Video: A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges

Vicki Hsieh

photo - An Elementary School Student Working at Home, Using a Tablet
Blog Post · November 20, 2020

More California Students Are Getting Live Instruction, but Gaps Remain

Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune

photo - Forest Fire
Blog Post · November 13, 2020

What Can California Prisons Do When Wildfires Close In?

Heather Harris, Alexandria Gumbs, Joseph Hayes

photo - Graduate Hugging her Mother
Blog Post · November 12, 2020

Video: Higher Education and Economic Opportunity in California

Mary Severance

photo - Restaurant Staff Preparing To Go Orders and Wearing Masks
Blog Post · November 12, 2020

How Does the Job Recovery Look around California This Fall?

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - I Voted Today Stickers and the US Flag
Blog Post · November 3, 2020

Election Day and California’s Future

Mark Baldassare

photo - College Students Wearing Masks and Walking on Campus
Blog Post · October 30, 2020

COVID-19 Altered College Plans for Most Students

Niu Gao

photo - Young Woman Wearing Mask and Grocery Shopping
Blog Post · October 29, 2020

Supporting Financially Stressed College Students during COVID-19

Kevin Cook

photo - Young African American Student Sitting At Desk On Laptop
Blog Post · October 27, 2020

More Students Have Digital Devices, but Internet Gaps Persist

Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill

photo - People Voting and Waiting in Line to Vote
Blog Post · October 23, 2020

Voting Problems in March May Have Discouraged Some LA Voters

Eric McGhee

photo - Waitress and Restaurant Staff
Blog Post · October 22, 2020

Gender Gaps in the COVID-19 Labor Market

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Woman Grocery Shopping during Coronavirus Pandemic
Blog Post · October 21, 2020

CalFresh during the Pandemic

Caroline Danielson

photo - Shasta County Jail
Blog Post · October 19, 2020

Rising Jail Populations Mean Rising COVID-19 Infections

Heather Harris

photo - Community College Student Learning Online from Home
Blog Post · October 14, 2020

The Pandemic’s Effect on Community College Enrollment

Jacob Jackson, Cesar Alesi Perez

photo - Vote Buttons
Blog Post · October 13, 2020

Video: A 2020 Election Preview

Mary Severance

photo - Broken Window at Business
Blog Post · October 9, 2020

California’s Major Cities See Some Increases in Crime

Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin

photo - Voter Registration Form
Blog Post · October 8, 2020

Did COVID-19 Disrupt California’s Voter Registration Surge?

Eric McGhee

photo - Engineer and a New Water Well Installation, Porterville, California
Blog Post · October 6, 2020

Recession Safety Net Needed for State’s Small Water Systems

Caitrin Chappelle, Lori Pottinger

photo - Classroom
Report · October 2020

Funding California Schools When Budgets Fall Short

Julien Lafortune, Radhika Mehlotra, Jennifer Paluch

photo - Vote 2020 Buttons
Blog Post · October 5, 2020

Californians and the November 2020 Election

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler

photo - Installation of a New Diversion Pipeline, Pixel CA DWR
Blog Post · October 1, 2020

Commentary: 3 Lessons for California’s Water Funding Challenges in Today’s Recession

Ellen Hanak, Jelena Jezdimirovic

photo = Census Field Worker Approaching House
Blog Post · September 30, 2020

California’s Census Response Is Strong, but Concerns Remain

Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch

photo - Nurse Wearing Protective Workwear and Holding Paperwork
Blog Post · September 24, 2020

Do Schools Have Enough Nurses to Fight the Pandemic?

Paulette Cha

photo - Kitchen Workers Wearing Masks and Gloves
Blog Post · September 24, 2020

Six Months of Economic Crisis: What Is Next?

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - Elementary Students and Teacher Wearing Masks in Classroom
Blog Post · September 23, 2020

Private Schools Dominate the Approval Process for Reopening

Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes

photo - Downtown San Diego
Blog Post · September 23, 2020

Video: Fiscal Realities for Local Government

Mary Severance

photo - Homes in Orange County, California
Blog Post · September 17, 2020

Renter Protections and Foreclosure Risk in the Era of COVID-19

Daniel Tan

photo - Application for Absentee Ballot, Pen, and Stamps
Blog Post · September 16, 2020

Video: How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout

Stephanie Barton

photo - High School Student Wearing Mask and Taking Test on Lap Top
Blog Post · September 16, 2020

COVID-19 Further Disrupts Testing for College Admissions and Placement

Niu Gao, Olga Rodriguez

photo - Young Woman Wearing Mask and Looking Out Window
Blog Post · September 11, 2020

COVID-19’s Toll on Mental Health

Daniel Tan

photo - Application for Absentee Ballot
Report · September 2020

How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout

Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Mindy Romero

photo - Lunch Bags in Cardboard Box
Blog Post · September 9, 2020

Providing Meals for School Children as COVID-19 Persists

Niu Gao, Caroline Danielson

photo - Mother and Toddler Grocery Shopping
Fact Sheet · September 2020

The CalFresh Food Assistance Program

Caroline Danielson, Daniel Tan

photo - Mark Baldassare and Kevin McCarthy
Blog Post · September 1, 2020

Video: A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy

Vicki Hsieh

photo - Bellboy Working at a Hotel, Wearing a Mask
Blog Post · August 28, 2020

The Summer of Un- and Underemployment

Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune

photo - prison
Blog Post · August 19, 2020

California’s Incarcerated Population Plunges to New Low during COVID-19

Heather Harris, Alexandria Gumbs, Joseph Hayes

photo - Mark Baldassare and Tony Thurmond
Blog Pos