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June 4, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Californians say the worst of COVID-19 is ahead, prefer caution in easing restrictions on activities. Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dyk…

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June 3, 2020 at 10:08 PM

Racial Disparities Are Widespread in California

Addressing disparities across a wide range of areas – criminal justice, health, income and wealth, education – is essential to improving the safety an...   Racial Disparities Are Widespread in California Addressing disparities across a wide range of area…

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June 3, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Virtual Event June 5 – A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla

Virtual Event June 5 – A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla Join us on 6/5 for a discussion on California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla Friday, Ju…

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June 2, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Commentary: Competing Narratives on Delta Outflow Fuel Water Conflict

The federal government’s efforts to increase water supplied to farms and cities, and a breakdown in cooperation between the state and federal governme...   Commentary: Competing Narratives on Delta Outflow Fuel Water Conflict The federal government’s eff…

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June 2, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Virtual Event June 4 – Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Virtual Event June 4 – Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Join us on 6/4 for a presentation and discussion of PPIC's latest survey. Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:00 a.m. t…

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June 2, 2020 at 4:55 PM

Views of Police Treatment Vary Widely By Race/Ethnicity

PPIC’s February survey showed that while most Californians believe local police typically treat all racial and ethnic groups fairly, African Americans...   Views of Police Treatment Vary Widely By Race/Ethnicity PPIC’s February survey showed that while m…

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June 2, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Virtual Event June 5 – A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla

Virtual Event June 5 – A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla Join us on 6/5 for a discussion on California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla Friday, Ju…

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May 29, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Workers Without College Degrees Face Unprecedented Job Losses

Job losses during the COVID-19 crisis, which already far exceed those of the Great Recession, have been especially large among less-educated workers.   Workers Without College Degrees Face Unprecedented Job Losses Job losses during the COVID-19 crisis, w…

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May 28, 2020 at 10:16 PM

California’s Economy Takes a Hit

The unemployment rate has at least doubled in all but nine counties during the COVID-19 pandemic, and job loss has affected every sector of the state’...   California’s Economy Takes a Hit The unemployment rate has at least doubled in all but nine counti…

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May 28, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Tackling Food Insecurity among K–12 Students during COVID-19

With schools closed due to the pandemic, local school districts are working with the state to help provide meals for eligible students.   Tackling Food Insecurity among K–12 Students during COVID-19 With schools closed due to the pandemic, local school d…

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May 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Video: A Review of San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans

Groundwater agencies in California’s largest farming region have submitted plans to address excess pumping. PPIC experts explain their plans to end ov...   Video: A Review of San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans Groundwater agencies in Cal…

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May 26, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Low Crime Numbers Leveling off Under Shelter-in-Place

While crime rates continue to be low in major California cities, some crimes—such as burglaries and car theft—have gone up.   Low Crime Numbers Leveling off Under Shelter-in-Place While crime rates continue to be low in major California cities, some crim…

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May 22, 2020 at 9:40 PM

What COVID-19 Budget Cuts Mean for Public Safety Spending

The sharp decline in state revenues means county sheriff and probation departments will have less funding to provide supervision and programming for c...   What COVID-19 Budget Cuts Mean for Public Safety Spending The sharp decline in state revenues mean…

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May 21, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Special Elections Preview Fall Voting during COVID-19

Two recent special elections in California provide insights into how the state might use vote-by-mail in combination with in-person options to ensure...   Special Elections Preview Fall Voting during COVID-19 Two recent special elections in California pr…

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May 21, 2020 at 12:01 AM

Public Higher Education in California Faces a Fiscal Crisis

With a sharp decline in state revenues due to COVID-19, California’s public colleges and universities face significant funding cuts that could reduce...   Public Higher Education in California Faces a Fiscal Crisis With a sharp decline in state revenues …

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May 19, 2020 at 9:59 PM

The Economic Toll of COVID-19 on Small Business

With many small businesses closing, laying off employees, or reducing workers’ hours, policy efforts that support these businesses will be important f...   The Economic Toll of COVID-19 on Small Business With many small businesses closing, laying off emp…

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May 18, 2020 at 7:58 PM

Virtual Event May 21 – A Review of San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans

Virtual Event May 21 – A Review of San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans Join us on 5/21 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. A Review of San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans Event detai…

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May 18, 2020 at 4:59 PM

How the Pandemic Has Disrupted Food Chains

The COVID-19 health emergency has changed what we eat and where we eat it. We talked with Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers (which rep   How the Pandemic Has Disrupted Food Chains COVID-19 has changed what we eat and where we eat it. Dave …

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May 15, 2020 at 5:10 PM

COVID-19 Highlights the Need for Statewide Student Data

The coronavirus pandemic underscores how California would benefit from having an integrated data system that links information across educational inst...   COVID-19 Highlights the Need for Statewide Student Data The coronavirus pandemic underscores how C…

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May 14, 2020 at 8:58 PM

A Review of San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans

A Review of San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans New analysis of groundwater sustainability plans. A Review of San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans Will Groundwater Sustainability Plans End the Problem of…

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May 12, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Overcrowded Housing and COVID-19 Risk among Essential Workers

Essential workers are more likely than other workers to live in crowded homes, increasing the risk of transmitting the coronavirus.   Overcrowded Housing and COVID-19 Risk among Essential Workers Essential workers are more likely than other workers to li…

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May 11, 2020 at 9:43 PM

Virtual Event May 21 – A Review of San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans

Virtual Event May 21 – A Review of San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans Join us on 5/21 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. A Review of San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans Event detai…

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May 11, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Without Testing, Challenges for School Districts Add Up

The lack of statewide K–12 standardized tests this spring will pose significant difficulties for teachers and districts when schools ultimately reopen...   Without Testing, Challenges for School Districts Add Up The lack of statewide K–12 standardized te…

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May 8, 2020 at 9:17 PM

California’s Jail Population Has Plummeted during COVID-19

All counties have released more people from jail than they’ve admitted, but population decreases vary widely across counties.   California’s Jail Population Has Plummeted during COVID-19 All counties have released more people from jail than they’ve admit…

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May 7, 2020 at 9:29 PM

Who Lives in California’s Nursing Homes?

Nursing home residents—the overwhelming majority of whom are seniors—are less than 1% of the state’s population, but account for more than one-third o...   Who Lives in California’s Nursing Homes? Nursing home residents—the overwhelming majority of whom …

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May 6, 2020 at 9:13 PM

Jail Bookings Down Significantly during COVID-19

California’s “zero-bail” emergency measure, along with decreased crime and changes in local law enforcement practices, appear to have substantially re...   Jail Bookings Down Significantly during COVID-19 California’s “zero-bail” emergency measure, along…

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May 5, 2020 at 9:12 PM

COVID-19 Alters College Admissions

UC and CSU are allowing greater flexibility in requirements for fall 2021 admission, but disadvantaged students may still face unique barriers to acce...   COVID-19 Alters College Admissions UC and CSU are allowing greater flexibility in requirements for…

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May 5, 2020 at 5:59 PM

May Bulletin -- The COVID-19 Pandemic and Education

May Bulletin -- The COVID-19 Pandemic and Education Findings from PPIC’s new statewide survey on Californians and education. Featured Issue COVID-19 and Education Many California parents are concerned about school closures—and worried a…

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May 1, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Lessons from the Pandemic for Addressing Climate Change

What can the environmental “silver linings” of the COVID-19 pandemic teach us about addressing climate change? We talked to Louise Bedsworth of the C...   Lessons from the Pandemic for Addressing Climate Change What can the environmental “silver linings”…

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April 30, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Students Prepare for AP Exams during COVID-19

Students who are less economically advantaged and those with special educational needs could face challenges in preparing for and taking AP tests this...   Students Prepare for AP Exams during COVID-19 Students who are less economically advantaged and th…

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April 29, 2020 at 11:29 PM

Lessons from the Great Recession Can Protect College Students Today

State funding for public higher education saw deep cuts during the last downturn, while for-profit colleges moved to the forefront.   Lessons from the Great Recession Can Protect College Students Today State funding for public higher education saw deep c…

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April 28, 2020 at 9:56 PM

Video: Californians and Education

PPIC’s Mark Baldassare and Alyssa Dykman discuss a new statewide survey that examines a variety of education issues, including concerns about school c...   Video: Californians and Education PPIC’s Mark Baldassare and Alyssa Dykman discuss a new statewide…

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April 28, 2020 at 4:57 PM

School Funding, COVID-19, and the 2020 Election Year

Although many Californians prioritize K-12 schools for state spending, a looming recession could dampen support for ballot measures for school funding...   School Funding, COVID-19, and the 2020 Election Year Although many Californians prioritize K-12 sc…

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April 27, 2020 at 4:57 PM

How Is the Pandemic Affecting Wildfire Prevention in California?

How Is the Pandemic Affecting Wildfire Prevention in California? Protecting the health of crews and nearby communities is key. How Is the Pandemic Affecting Wildfire Prevention in California? Catastrophic wildfires in recent y…

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April 24, 2020 at 7:36 PM

Many Low-Income Families Left Out of Federal Stimulus Benefits

Federal stimulus checks during COVID-19 will reach an estimated four of five California families, but many of the lowest income families won’t get ass...   Many Low-Income Families Left Out of Federal Stimulus Benefits Federal stimulus checks during COVI…

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April 23, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Early Insights on California’s Economic Downturn

Most of the early job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic occurred in major service sectors such as entertainment and recreation, hospitality and food,...   Early Insights on California’s Economic Downturn Most of the early job loss during the COVID-19 pan…

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April 23, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Education

Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Parents worried over school closures also approve of districts’ handling of closures. Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler …

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April 22, 2020 at 10:12 PM

California’s Quick Response to COVID-19 Likely Saved Lives

Early actions before the statewide shelter-in-place order appear to have been effective in reducing the spread of the coronavirus.   California’s Quick Response to COVID-19 Likely Saved Lives Early actions before the statewide shelter-in-place order appe…

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April 21, 2020 at 9:13 PM

Groundwater Sustainability Planning: Where Will the Water Come From?

Groundwater Sustainability Planning: Where Will the Water Come From? Where will the water come from to restore groundwater supplies? Groundwater Sustainability Planning: Where Will the Water Come From? Water Availability for San Joaqui…

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April 21, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Virtual Event April 23 – Statewide Survey: Californians and Education

Virtual Event April 23 – Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Join us on 4/23 for a presentation and discussion of PPIC's latest survey. Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Thursday, April 23, 2020 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p…

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April 20, 2020 at 11:46 PM

Will Mail-in Ballots Benefit One Party?

California may have to significantly expand vote by mail for this November’s election; there’s no evidence that either major party would gain an advan...   Will Mail-in Ballots Benefit One Party? California may have to significantly expand vote by mail f…

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April 20, 2020 at 5:19 PM

The Coronavirus Pandemic Will Test the State’s Budget Reserves

State reserve policies enacted since the Great Recession have boosted the capacity of California’s budget to weather a downturn, but a major recession...   The Coronavirus Pandemic Will Test the State’s Budget Reserves State reserve policies enacted sinc…

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April 18, 2020 at 12:09 AM

Race, Health, and the Risk of COVID-19 Complications

Heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions that increase the risk of COVID-19 complications are more prevalent among certain groups, especially Nat...   Race, Health, and the Risk of COVID-19 Complications Heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions…

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April 17, 2020 at 11:06 PM

California’s Most Vulnerable Seniors

California’s Most Vulnerable Seniors Social isolation can pose unique risks for seniors during COVID-19. California’s Most Vulnerable Seniors Seniors face serious risks from COVID-19, and shelter-in-place orders have introduced …

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April 16, 2020 at 9:48 PM

High School Graduation during the COVID-19 Crisis

School closures and the move to distance learning present challenges in ensuring that California students, especially those from low-income families o...   High School Graduation during the COVID-19 Crisis School closures and the move to distance learnin…

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April 16, 2020 at 7:58 PM

How Will COVID-19 Affect Arrests in California?

How Will COVID-19 Affect Arrests in California? Understanding what the coronavirus pandemic could mean for arrests in our state. How Will COVID-19 Affect Arrests in California? COVID-19 has led police to adapt strategies for law…

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April 16, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Virtual Event April 30: The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management

Virtual Event April 30: The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management Join us on 4/30 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management Event details Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:00 p.m. …

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April 15, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers

With most schools and many child care providers across California now closed, many essential workers could have a hard time arranging for care for the...   Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers With most schools and many child care providers across …

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April 14, 2020 at 5:09 PM

Coping with COVID-19 in California’s Cities

California’s cities have taken bold actions to manage coronavirus. We talked to Carolyn Coleman of the League of California Cities about challenges th...   Coping with COVID-19 in California’s Cities California’s cities have taken bold actions to manage …

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April 13, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Wastewater Treatment Kills Most Pathogens, Including COVID-19

Californians reuse treated wastewater for water supply, to irrigate crops, and to support freshwater ecosystems. We talked to two experts about managi...   Wastewater Treatment Kills Most Pathogens, Including COVID-19 Californians reuse treated wastewate…

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