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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Women in California’s Legislature
Eviction Rates Plunged During the Early Part of the Pandemic
Joseph Herrera, Jennifer Paluch
Are Summer School Programs Reaching Students Who Need Them Most?
Darriya Starr, Niu Gao
As a Pandemic Medi-Cal Policy Ends, Some Californians Will Fall through the Cracks
Paulette Cha
As the COVID Emergency Ends, a Look at the Pandemic’s Economic Impact
Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Jenny Duan
Poverty Varies across California’s Regions
Patricia Malagon
Homeless Populations Are Rising around California
Jennifer Paluch, Joseph Herrera
Video: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Arrests in California
Mary Severance
Video: Californians and Their Government
Vicki Hsieh
Shifting Gender Employment Patterns and California’s Care Sector
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Vicki Hsieh
Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Arrests in California
Deepak Premkumar, Thomas Sloan, Magnus Lofstrom, Joseph Hayes
Policy Brief: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Arrests in California
Deepak Premkumar, Thomas Sloan, Magnus Lofstrom, Joseph Hayes ...
Video: A Conversation with California’s Legislative Leadership
Mary Severance
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
COVID-19’s Sobering Effect on Life Expectancy
Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee
California’s Population
Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee, Marisol Cuellar Mejia
2022 Year in Review
Mark Baldassare
Test Scores Show Six-Year Setback for California Students
Darriya Starr, Emmanuel Prunty, Joseph Herrera, Iwunze Ugo
How Is Remote Work Affecting Worker Preferences and the Economy?
Dean Bonner, Sarah Bohn
Video: A Conversation with US HHS Secretary Becerra and California HHS Secretary Ghaly
Stephanie Barton
Investing in Schools to Address COVID-19’s Toll on Youth Mental Health
Shalini Mustala, Paulette Cha
A Conversation with US HHS Secretary Becerra and California HHS Secretary Ghaly
A Regional Look at the Availability of Well-Paying Jobs after COVID
Rachel Lawler, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Sarah Bohn
Improving Regional Representation among Community College Transfers
Cesar Alesi Perez, Vicki Hsieh, Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia
Shrinking Household Size Strains California’s Housing Market
Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson, Julien Lafortune
COVID-19 Emergency Funding and California’s Higher Education Systems
Jacob Jackson, Kevin Cook, Darriya Starr
Policy Brief: COVID-19 Emergency Funding and California’s Higher Education Systems
Jacob Jackson, Kevin Cook, Darriya Starr, Chansonette Buck
Testimony: Enrollment Declines in California Community Colleges
Olga Rodriguez
Video: The Effects of COVID-19 on Transfer-Intending Students in California’s Community Colleges
Stephanie Barton
Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
Video: Californians and Their Government
Stephanie Barton
Inflation Squeezes Californians’ Budgets, despite Wage Growth
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
Steep Declines in Child Poverty Have Been Driven by Safety Net Programs
Caroline Danielson
Making Sense of California’s Economy
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune, Vicki Hsieh
What’s Ahead for Education Recovery in California?
Niu Gao, Julian Betts, Bruce Fuller, Laura Hill ...
Violent Crimes Involving Guns Drive Recent Rise in Crime
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin
The Effects of COVID-19 on Transfer-Intending Students in California’s Community Colleges
Cesar Alesi Perez, Jacob Jackson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez ...
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 ...
Commentary: How Rural Schools Survived the Pandemic
Niu Gao
Crime Trends in California
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin
Video: The Importance of CalFresh in Unstable Times
Mary Severance
Fewer California Adults and Far Fewer Children Are in Poverty in 2021
Caroline Danielson, Patricia Malagon
The Role of CalFresh in Stabilizing Family Incomes
Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman
Policy Brief: The Role of CalFresh in Stabilizing Family Incomes
Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman, Vicki Hsieh
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
Commentary: California Must Prioritize Science Education to Stay Competitive
Niu Gao, Kathy DiRanna
California’s Evolving Economy
Sarah Bohn
Video: The Impact of COVID-19 on Science Education
Mary Severance
Inflation Is Undercutting Pandemic-Era Increases in Food Assistance
Tess Thorman, Eliana Blachman
After COVID, Community Colleges Must Focus on Improving Online Courses
Daniel Payares-Montoya
The Impact of COVID-19 on Science Education
Repaying Student Loans a Struggle for Those Who Do Not Graduate
Darriya Starr, Jacob Jackson
How Did Pandemic Stimulus Funds Affect Income Inequality in California?
Sarah Bohn, Tess Thorman, Joseph Herrera
Income Inequality in California
Sarah Bohn, Tess Thorman, Joseph Herrera
How Is California’s Child Care Sector Faring?
Sarah Bohn, Julien Lafortune
Lessons in Innovation from Lindsay Unified School District
Mary Severance, Niu Gao
Video: Health Care Access among California’s Farmworkers
Stephanie Barton
Public Health Insurance in California
Paulette Cha
Addressing Inequities in Reopening Schools during COVID
Joseph Herrera, Darriya Starr, Emmanuel Prunty, Niu Gao
As COVID Deaths Have Declined, Disparities for Latinos Have Narrowed
Shannon McConville
The Impact of COVID-19 on Science Education
Niu Gao, Kathy DiRanna, Maria T. Chang Fay
Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on Science Education
Niu Gao, Mary Severance
Health Risks Persist for Older Farmworkers as COVID Lingers
Paulette Cha
In a Tight Labor Market, Does a College Degree Still Matter for Employment?
Sarah Bohn, Julien Lafortune
The Digital Divide in Education
Darriya Starr, Joseph Hayes, Niu Gao
Video: Responding to the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Vicki Hsieh
Early Evidence of Shifts in Local Homeless Populations during the Pandemic
Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Joseph Herrera, Hans Johnson
Video: Understanding the Effects of School Funding
Stephanie Barton
Video: Californians and Their Government
Stephanie Barton
School Meals May Help Families Fight Food Inflation
Caroline Danielson, Niu Gao
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
California’s Unemployment Gaps Have Narrowed during the Pandemic
Sarah Bohn
Understanding the Effects of School Funding
Julien Lafortune
Policy Brief: Understanding the Effects of School Funding
Julien Lafortune, Stephanie Barton
California’s Housing Divide
Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson, Julien Lafortune
Video: Californians and Education
Vicki Hsieh
Video: Building California’s Future
Mary Severance
California’s Labor Force: A Swift Recovery, but What’s Next?
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
Likely Voters Are Uneasy as California Shifts from Pandemic to Endemic
Mark Baldassare
Health Care Access among California’s Farmworkers
Paulette Cha
Policy Brief: Health Care Access among California’s Farmworkers
Paulette Cha, Stephanie Barton
Many California Renters Fear Eviction Despite Increased Aid
Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
California K–12 Enrollment Declines Continue to Exceed Expectations
Julien Lafortune, Emmanuel Prunty
Emotional Distress and Limited Access to Care Put Families’ Health at Risk
Darriya Starr, Paulette Cha
Extended Freeze on Student Loan Payments Could Help Many California Borrowers
Darriya Starr, Jacob Jackson
Views on Homelessness Have Shifted in Some California Regions
Deja Thomas
Fewer Domestic Violence Calls, but More Incidents Could Be Deadly
Heather Harris
Video: COVID in California—What Have We Learned about Education?
Mary Severance
Video: COVID in California—What Have We Learned about Ensuring an Equitable Recovery?
Vicki Hsieh
How Has California Narrowed Its K–12 Digital Divide?
Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes, Darriya Starr
Video: Californians and Their Government
Stephanie Barton
Video: COVID in California—What Have We Learned about the Economy?
Vicki Hsieh
Most Californians Favor Continuing COVID-19 Restrictions—Including Proof of Vaccination
Deja Thomas
California’s Jobs Recovery Has Been Stronger than We Thought
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
Video: Managing California’s Elections through COVID and Beyond
Eric McGhee
Two Years of Wide Variation in Crime Trends
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin
California’s Health Care Safety Net
Shannon McConville
The Pandemic’s Effects on Higher Education
Hans Johnson, Kevin Cook, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Jacob Jackson ...
Equitable State Funding for School Facilities
Julien Lafortune, Niu Gao
Policy Brief: Equitable State Funding for School Facilities
Julien Lafortune, Niu Gao, Mary Severance
Video: Two Years of COVID in California
Ashlyn Perri
Two Years of COVID in California
Ashlyn Perri
“When You Know Better, Do Better”: A Water Agency’s Journey Through the Pandemic
Sarah Bardeen
Video: Equity in Voter Turnout after Pandemic Election Changes
Stephanie Barton
How Did the Pandemic Transform California’s Safety Net?
Caroline Danielson
Helping K–12 Students Recover from the Pandemic
Laura Hill, Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune
How Did California’s Economy Recover from COVID—and What Comes Next?
Sarah Bohn
Health in California Two Years into the Pandemic
Shannon McConville, Paulette Cha
How Have Californians Viewed the Pandemic?
Dean Bonner
Job Openings Are Harder to Fill in the COVID Recovery
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
A Snapshot of Homeless Californians in Shelters
Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson, Joseph Herrera
Equity in Voter Turnout after Pandemic Election Policy Changes
Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Mindy Romero
Policy Brief: Equity in Voter Turnout after Pandemic Election Policy Changes
Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Mindy Romero, Stephanie Barton
Who Is Unvaccinated in California?
Dean Bonner
Pandemic-Strained Parents Sacrifice Work to Care for Their Children
Darriya Starr, Niu Gao, Caroline Danielson
Medi-Cal Expansion Has Reduced Financial Barriers to Needed Health Care
Paulette Cha
Half of Californians Predict Bad Economic Times in the Coming Year
Deja Thomas
Video: Californians and Their Government
Vicki Hsieh
Video: A Conversation with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Mary Severance
Most Californians Favor Newsom’s Budget Proposal
Rachel Lawler
How Are Wage Gains and Government Programs Helping Families Confront Rising Prices?
Sarah Bohn, Julien Lafortune, Patricia Malagon
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
Who Stands to Gain from Changes in School Enrollment Funding?
Julien Lafortune, Joseph Herrera
Building a Community-Owned Broadband Network in Imperial County
Joseph Hayes, Mary Severance, Niu Gao
Delivering on an Equitable Recovery for Californians
Sarah Bohn, Shannon McConville, Daniel Payares-Montoya
Starting the Year with Less (Real) Money
Sarah Bohn, Julien Lafortune
What’s Next for Higher Education?
Hans Johnson, Kevin Cook, Lande Ajose
College Admissions in an Era of Uncertainty
Niu Gao, Hans Johnson
Commentary: Narrowing the Digital Divide with Pandemic Benefits
Joseph Hayes, Darriya Starr, Niu Gao
After Decreases in 2020, Both Property and Violent Crimes Are Up in 2021
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin
What’s Next for California’s K–12 Enrollment?
Julien Lafortune, Emmanuel Prunty, Vicki Hsieh
Work Is Satisfying for Many but Views on Discrimination Persist
Deja Thomas
Californians’ Financial Worries and Woes
Rachel Lawler
Groundhog Day for the California Economy?
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
California’s Mood Darkens on the Economy
Dean Bonner
Californians See a Widening Economic Divide
Dean Bonner
Californians Agree It’s Important for Workers to Organize
Deja Thomas
California’s Workplaces Today—and Tomorrow
Mark Baldassare
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
Video: Achieving Digital Equity for California’s Students
Vicki Hsieh
Mixed Signals in California’s Labor Market Recovery
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Uncertain Fate Awaits Prison Worker Vaccine Mandate
Heather Harris, Joseph Hayes
Video: A Conversation with Chief Justice of California Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye
Mary Severance
Achieving Digital Equity for California’s Students
Joseph Hayes, Niu Gao
Policy Brief: Achieving Digital Equity for California’s Students
Joseph Hayes, Niu Gao, Vicki Hsieh
The Recall Election and California’s Political Future
Mark Baldassare
Many Students Enrolled in Learning Programs Last Summer
Emmanuel Prunty, Niu Gao, Laura Hill
Improving COVID Vaccine Equity in California
Shannon McConville
Recent State Crime Trends Mostly Mirror the Nation
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin
Expansions to Food Assistance Could Reduce Child Poverty
Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman
How Are Renters Faring as California’s Eviction Ban Ends?
Hans Johnson
Pandemic Aid Helped Lower Poverty in California
Caroline Danielson
California’s Dual Jobs Challenges
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Are COVID Policies Affecting Approval Ratings?
Rachel Lawler
Video: California’s 2021 Recall Election
Vicki Hsieh
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
Helping California Schools Open Safely
Laura Hill, Mary Severance
Applications for Dream Act Financial Aid Have Fallen
Kevin Cook, Jacob Jackson
Video: Reopening K–12 Schools—A Conversation with Linda Darling-Hammond
Mary Severance
California’s High Housing Costs Increase Poverty
Patricia Malagon, Caroline Danielson
California Jails and COVID-19
Heather Harris, Joseph Hayes
The Digital Divide Has Narrowed but Still Affects California’s Children
Paulette Cha, Niu Gao
Improving Career Education Pathways into California’s Workforce
Shannon McConville, Sarah Bohn, Bonnie Brooks, Mina Dadgar
In El Dorado County, Early Preparation and Communication Were Key to the Return to School
Laura Hill, Mary Severance
California Is Inching toward a Jobs Recovery
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Homicides Climb for Most California Counties in 2020
Magnus Lofstrom
The Past, Present, and Future of COVID-19 in California Prisons
Heather Harris, Joseph Hayes
Gun Deaths Drive California’s Largest-Ever Rise in Homicides
Magnus Lofstrom
For California’s Educational Data System, Public Support Will Be Key
Jacob Jackson
Californians Want Policies that Close the Gap between Rich and Poor
Dean Bonner
Tax Hurdles May Limit Impact of the Expanded Child Tax Credit
Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman
Video: Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California
Stephanie Barton
California Jobs and Labor Force Are Still Down but Recovering
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Video: California’s Safety Net in Recession and Recovery
Mary Severance
Federal Stimulus Funds Bolstered California Colleges and Universities
Kevin Cook
Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants: An Update
Paulette Cha, Shannon McConville
California’s Housing Construction Picks Up Pace
Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
K–12 Enrollment Declines Vary across Districts
Julien Lafortune, Emmanuel Prunty
Video: Reopening California—A Conversation with HHS Secretary Mark Ghaly
Mary Severance
How Are Unemployed Californians Faring on the Road to Recovery?
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
As the State Reopens, Some Californians Are Still Worried about COVID-19
Dean Bonner
California’s New Baby Bust
Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee
California’s Safety Net in Recession and Recovery
Caroline Danielson
Video: Californians and Their Government
Stephanie Barton
Equity Gaps Narrow in Community College Courses, but More Work to Do
Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez, Hans Johnson
Are Voters in the Mood to Recall Their Governor?
Mark Baldassare
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
Glimmers of Hope for California in the April Jobs Report?
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Food Insufficiency and School Meals during COVID-19
Caroline Danielson, Niu Gao, Patricia Malagon
Tracking Anti-Asian Hate
Vicki Hsieh, Joseph Hayes
California Remains on Track to Close the Degree Gap
Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia
Digging into Enrollment Drops at California Public Schools
Julien Lafortune, Emmanuel Prunty
A Year into Distance Learning, California’s Digital Divide Persists
Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill
How Telehealth Can Bring Equity to Health Care
Paulette Cha
Health Care Reform in California
Shannon McConville
Immigrants and Health in California
Paulette Cha
Mapping Equitable Access to Math at California’s Community Colleges
Olga Rodriguez, Bonnie Brooks, Vicki Hsieh
Video: Californians and Education
Vicki Hsieh
How Do Californians View the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Dean Bonner
Bay Area Recovery May Lag without Onsite Tech Workers
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Video: Distance Learning Strategies in California Schools
Stephanie Barton
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
Reading the Tea Leaves on the Governor’s Recall
Mark Baldassare
Tourism and Logistics Shape Southern California’s Pandemic Economy
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
California’s Major Cities See Increases in Homicides and Car Thefts
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin
The Sacramento Area Economy Runs on Government
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
California’s Stalled Population Growth
Eric McGhee, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson
Farms, Freight, and Retail Support the Recovery in Central California
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Video: Vote-by-Mail and Voter Turnout in the Pandemic Election
Stephanie Barton
Recovery in Los Angeles Is Tied to Hospitality and Hollywood
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Distance Learning Strategies in California Schools
Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune
Video: A Conversation with Secretary of State Shirley Weber
Mary Severance
Video: A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla
Vicki Hsieh
Vote-by-Mail and Voter Turnout in the Pandemic Election
Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Mindy Romero
Home Prices Keep Racing up in California
Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune, Hans Johnson
Video: Californians and Their Government
Stephanie Barton
Building California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System
Jacob Jackson
Half of Asian Americans Say Race Relations Have Worsened
Deja Thomas, Rachel Lawler, Vicki Hsieh
Video: Women and the Pandemic Economy
Vicki Hsieh
One Year Later, Is California on the Road to Recovery?
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas
Five Takeaways on the 2021 Governor’s Recall
Mark Baldassare
Video: Vaccinating California
Mary Severance
The Pandemic Has Highlighted the Needs of California’s Youth
Caroline Danielson, Mary Severance
How the Expanded Child Tax Credit Reduces Child Poverty
Tess Thorman, Patricia Malagon
Testimony: Access to Anti-Poverty Programs for Californians in Need
Sarah Bohn
California Sees Steep Decline in Financial Aid Applications
Kevin Cook
Multiple Challenges for Women in the COVID-19 Economy
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
How Did California Schools Assess Student Learning in Fall 2020?
Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune
Video: Reopening California’s Schools
Mary Severance
Video: A Conversation with Chancellor Joseph I. Castro
Stephanie Barton
Pandemic or Not, Teen Mental Health Is Fragile
Paulette Cha
Census Delays Complicate California’s Election Process
Eric McGhee
California’s Prison Population Drops Sharply, but Overcrowding Still Threatens Prisoner Health
Heather Harris
Video: A Conversation with University of California President Michael V. Drake
Mary Severance
Early Support and High Hopes for President Joe Biden
Mark Baldassare
To Speed Up Vaccine Distribution, Improve Broadband Access among Seniors
Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes
Black Californians Struggle within a Challenging Job Market
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
How Many Districts Have Been Providing In-person Instruction?
Laura Hill, Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune
California Joins National Effort to Extend Health Insurance Enrollment
Shannon McConville
Most California Colleges Are Sticking with Online Instruction This Spring
Cesar Alesi Perez, Hans Johnson
Views of California’s Economy Vary by Race and Income
Rachel Lawler
Video: A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis
Stephanie Barton
Racial Disparities in Concerns about Getting COVID—and a Vaccine
Dean Bonner
California’s County Jails
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin
Helping Community Colleges Build on Progress during the Pandemic
Hans Johnson
What Approval Ratings Say about Recalling Governor Newsom
Mark Baldassare
Video: A Conversation with Leon Panetta
Mary Severance
Newsom’s Budget Advances Long-Overdue Education Data System
Jacob Jackson
California’s Recovery Backslides
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Assessing Teen Well-Being and Mental Health after the Medi-Cal Expansion
Paulette Cha
Are Students Spending Enough Time on School during the Pandemic?
Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune
Commentary: An Equitable Recovery for California Requires Two Key Strategies
Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh
Looking Ahead to California’s 2021 Labor Market
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Creating a Safety Net for Immigrant Communities
Shannon McConville
California’s Future
Ellen Hanak, Laura Hill, Hans Johnson, Caroline Danielson ...
California’s Future: Criminal Justice
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin
California’s Future: Economy
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
California’s Future: Education
Laura Hill, Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Niu Gao ...
California’s Future: Safety Net
Caroline Danielson, Shannon McConville, Paulette Cha
California’s Future: Water and a Changing Climate
Ellen Hanak, Caitrin Chappelle, Lori Pottinger, Jeffrey Mount
Improving College Readiness through Dual Enrollment
Olga Rodriguez, Niu Gao, Bonnie Brooks, Gabriel Gutierrez-Aragon
The Year Ahead in Higher Education
Hans Johnson
Where We Stand
Mark Baldassare
Commentary: To Help Address Learning Disparities, Boost Internet Access for Low-Income Students
Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill
Looking Forward
Mark Baldassare
Video: A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos
Stephanie Barton
Video: Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California
Mary Severance
Californians’ Outlook Is Bleak as Low-Income Families Struggle
Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh
Election Takeaways: California Voters Send Conflicting Signals
Mark Baldassare
Broad Support for Job Training and Child Care to Boost Recovery
Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh
Federal Action—or Inaction—Will Shape California’s Recovery
Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh, Julien Lafortune ...
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Alyssa Dykman
Tackling Regional Disparities in Economic Opportunity
Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh, Julien Lafortune ...
The Economic Toll of COVID-19 on Women
Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh, Julien Lafortune ...
Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California
Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Julien Lafortune, Tess Thorman
Will This Recession Deepen California’s Economic Divide?
Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh, Julien Lafortune ...
What Lessons Can Be Learned from Project Roomkey?
Shannon McConville
The Importance of CalFresh and CalWORKs in Children’s Early Years
Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman, Sarah Bohn
How Is the Pandemic Affecting California’s Independent, Nonprofit Colleges?
Kevin Cook
Addressing Water Affordability in Urban California
Caitrin Chappelle
Better Days for California’s Labor Market, but Will They Last?
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Video: A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges
Vicki Hsieh
More California Students Are Getting Live Instruction, but Gaps Remain
Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune
What Can California Prisons Do When Wildfires Close In?
Heather Harris, Alexandria Gumbs, Joseph Hayes
Video: Higher Education and Economic Opportunity in California
Mary Severance
How Does the Job Recovery Look around California This Fall?
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Election Day and California’s Future
Mark Baldassare
COVID-19 Altered College Plans for Most Students
Niu Gao
Supporting Financially Stressed College Students during COVID-19
Kevin Cook
More Students Have Digital Devices, but Internet Gaps Persist
Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill
Voting Problems in March May Have Discouraged Some LA Voters
Eric McGhee
Gender Gaps in the COVID-19 Labor Market
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
CalFresh during the Pandemic
Caroline Danielson
Rising Jail Populations Mean Rising COVID-19 Infections
Heather Harris
The Pandemic’s Effect on Community College Enrollment
Jacob Jackson, Cesar Alesi Perez
Video: A 2020 Election Preview
Mary Severance
California’s Major Cities See Some Increases in Crime
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin
Did COVID-19 Disrupt California’s Voter Registration Surge?
Eric McGhee
Recession Safety Net Needed for State’s Small Water Systems
Caitrin Chappelle, Lori Pottinger
Funding California Schools When Budgets Fall Short
Julien Lafortune, Radhika Mehlotra, Jennifer Paluch
Californians and the November 2020 Election
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler
Commentary: 3 Lessons for California’s Water Funding Challenges in Today’s Recession
Ellen Hanak, Jelena Jezdimirovic
California’s Census Response Is Strong, but Concerns Remain
Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch
Do Schools Have Enough Nurses to Fight the Pandemic?
Paulette Cha
Six Months of Economic Crisis: What Is Next?
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
Private Schools Dominate the Approval Process for Reopening
Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes
Video: Fiscal Realities for Local Government
Mary Severance
Renter Protections and Foreclosure Risk in the Era of COVID-19
Daniel Tan
Video: How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout
Stephanie Barton
COVID-19 Further Disrupts Testing for College Admissions and Placement
Niu Gao, Olga Rodriguez
COVID-19’s Toll on Mental Health
Daniel Tan
How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout
Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Mindy Romero
Providing Meals for School Children as COVID-19 Persists
Niu Gao, Caroline Danielson
The CalFresh Food Assistance Program
Caroline Danielson, Daniel Tan
Video: A Conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
Vicki Hsieh
The Summer of Un- and Underemployment
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
California’s Incarcerated Population Plunges to New Low during COVID-19
Heather Harris, Alexandria Gumbs, Joseph Hayes
Video: A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
Mary Severance
Video: A Conversation with Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins
Stephanie Barton
When a Lack of Air Conditioning is a Public Health Threat
Lori Pottinger
Video: A Conversation with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
Mary Severance
Shorter Timeline Threatens Census Count
Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch
How COVID-19 Could Deepen California’s Housing Crisis
Daniel Tan
More Uncertainty Ahead for California’s Unemployed
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
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The Virus Detectives: Tracking COVID-19 in Bay Area Wastewater
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Widespread Worry, Racial/Ethnic Disparities as COVID-19 Surges
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College Plans during COVID-19
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Video: New Realities for Higher Education
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Down to the Wire on Unemployment Benefits
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Schools Adjusting to the Pandemic May Also Be Affected by Wildfire Season
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Hidden Risk of Domestic Violence during COVID-19
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Rising Hospitalizations Could Exacerbate Disparities for Latinos
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Addressing the Outbreak in San Quentin: Lessons from 1918
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Enrollment Changes May Create Winners and Losers in K–12 Budget Deal
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Lack of Plumbing Makes Fighting COVID-19 Difficult
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What Ohio’s COVID-19 Outbreaks Can Teach California Prisons
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School Closures Hamper Monitoring of Child Welfare
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Are California’s Jobs Rebounding?
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Video: Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis
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Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Mortality
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For California’s Homeless, CalFresh Is Essential Part of Safety Net
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Trump’s Handling of COVID-19 Is Creating Headwinds for November
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The Role of Community Colleges in Supporting Mental Health
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The Economic Toll of COVID-19 on Self-Employed Workers
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Prison Admissions Resume as COVID-19 Spreads
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Census Responses Lagging during COVID-19
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Video: A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla
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California Schools Mull Timing, Logistics of Re-opening
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Video: Californians and Their Government
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Managing Freshwater Ecosystems in a Pandemic
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Predicting the COVID-19 Medi-Cal Enrollment Surge
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Racial Disparities Are Widespread in California
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
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Workers Without College Degrees Face Unprecedented Job Losses
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California’s Economy Takes a Hit
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Tackling Food Insecurity among K–12 Students during COVID-19
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Low Crime Numbers Leveling off Under Shelter-in-Place
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What COVID-19 Budget Cuts Mean for Public Safety Spending
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Special Elections Preview Fall Voting during COVID-19
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Public Higher Education in California Faces a Fiscal Crisis
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The Economic Toll of COVID-19 on Small Business
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How the Pandemic Has Disrupted Food Chains
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COVID-19 Highlights the Need for Statewide Student Data
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Overcrowded Housing and COVID-19 Risk among Essential Workers
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Without Testing, Challenges for School Districts Add Up
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California’s Jail Population Has Plummeted during COVID-19
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Who Lives in California’s Nursing Homes?
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Jail Bookings Down Significantly during COVID-19
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COVID-19 Alters College Admissions
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Lessons from the Pandemic for Addressing Climate Change
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Students Prepare for AP Exams during COVID-19
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Lessons from the Great Recession Can Protect College Students Today
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Video: Californians and Education
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School Funding, COVID-19, and the 2020 Election Year
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How Is the Pandemic Affecting Wildfire Preparedness?
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Many Low-Income Families Left Out of Federal Stimulus Benefits
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Early Insights on California’s Economic Downturn
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education
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California’s Quick Response to COVID-19 Likely Saved Lives
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The Coronavirus Pandemic Will Test the State’s Budget Reserves
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Race, Health, and the Risk of COVID-19 Complications
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California’s Most Isolated Seniors
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High School Graduation during the COVID-19 Crisis
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How Will COVID-19 Affect Arrests in California?
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Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers
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Coping with COVID-19 in California’s Cities
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Wastewater Treatment Kills Most Pathogens, Including COVID-19 Virus
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Remote Learning for English Learners and Special Needs Students during COVID-19
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Displaced by COVID-19: Moving Out of College Housing
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Unemployment Benefits in the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Online Medical Care during COVID-19
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COVID-19 Will Make California Elections Challenging but Doable
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COVID-19 and Crime in Major California Cities
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Groundwater Sustainability Planning Undeterred by COVID-19
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Challenging Times for California
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How COVID-19 Closures May Disrupt Student Learning
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Counting Californians and Holding Elections in a Pandemic
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Essential Workers and COVID-19
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COVID-19 Shutdown Forces Colleges to Ramp up Online Learning
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Food Security in a Time of COVID-19 Insecurity: How the Virus Affects Farming
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Severe COVID-19 Infections May Threaten California’s Prisons
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Feeding Children When Schools Are Closed for COVID-19
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COVID-19: Not a Threat to California’s Water Supply
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COVID-19 and California’s Census Count
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COVID-19 and California’s Vulnerable Populations
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How Will the Coronavirus Affect California’s Economy?
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The COVID-19 Crisis Is Affecting Low-Income Workers
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Communicating to California’s Seniors about Coronavirus
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Will Students without Home Internet Fall Behind During Coronavirus Shutdowns?
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