Who Works from Home?

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic increase in remote work. We examine the demographics of remote work in California and how it varies by education, income, age, and race/ethnicity.

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Our latest survey tracks Californians’ support for presidential and US Senate candidates and explores views of the state budget and proposals to manage the budget shortfall.

Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, and Deja Thomas

The Future of Higher Education Enrollment in California

While California’s population is expected to grow very slowly, rising rates of college readiness among high school graduates will drive enrollment increases over the next decade.

Hans Johnson and Cesar Alesi Perez

California School Districts and the Emergency Connectivity Fund

Districts with high shares of historically underserved students responded quickly to pandemic-era program funds, with a focus on building connectivity rather than buying devices.

Joseph Hayes and Niu Gao

Agricultural Land Use in California

About 40% of California’s land—roughly 40 million acres—is used for agriculture. Our new fact sheet explores how this land is used in more detail than ever before.

Spencer Cole, Ellen Hanak, and Caitlin Peterson

Groundwater in California

Groundwater is a vital, but threatened, component of California’s water supply. Learn more about this essential resource in our updated fact sheet.

Kyle Greenspan, Spencer Cole, and Caitlin Peterson

Drought and Groundwater Sustainability in California’s Farming Regions

California is making progress towards implementing the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, but the most recent drought shows that much work still lies ahead.

Spencer Cole, Ellen Hanak, Alvar Escriva-Bou, Josué Medellín-Azuara, and Caitlin Peterson

Replenishing Groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley

Groundwater recharge is one way to replenish the San Joaquin Valley’s depleted aquifers. Our new report shares the latest data about this growing practice—and its challenges.

Caitlin Peterson, Ellen Hanak, and Zaira Joaquín Morales

California Prison Programs and Reentry Pathways

A new report details the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's efforts to expand rehabilitative programs to meet the needs of people in prison.

Heather Harris, Brandon Martin, and Sean Cremin

Shifting School Enrollment Trends across California’s Regions

Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill

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How Has Poverty in California Changed over Time?

Caroline Danielson

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Online Events

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California School Districts and the Emergency Connectivity Fund

Thursday, July 11, 2024

How well did federal pandemic funds improve digital access for historically underserved K–12 students and their families? PPIC researcher Joseph Hayes will present new findings on efforts to close California’s digital divide in education, with recommendations for building momentum now that federal emergency funds have ended.

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California Prison Programs and Reentry Pathways

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

PPIC researcher Heather Harris will present a new report that details the rehabilitative needs of people in prison, efforts by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to expand programs to meet those needs, and factors around participation.

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