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June 24, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Proposition 47’s Impact on Racial Disparity in Criminal Justice Outcomes

Proposition 47’s Impact on Racial Disparity in Criminal Justice Outcomes Racial disparities have narrowed, but serious criminal justice inequities persist. Proposition 47’s Impact on Racial Disparity in Criminal Justice Outcomes Magnus Lofstrom, B…

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June 23, 2020 at 5:07 PM

California’s 21st Century Megadrought

California is in the midst of a decades-long drought, which mimics what climate change is expected to bring. Water management should adapt accordingly...   California’s 21st Century Megadrought California is in the midst of a decades-long drought, which …

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June 22, 2020 at 11:01 PM

Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Mortality

The intersection of social and economic inequities put African Americans at greater risk than other Californians of dying from the coronavirus.   Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Mortality The intersection of social and economic inequities put African Amer…

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June 19, 2020 at 9:25 PM

The DACA Ruling and California’s Dreamers

What does this week’s US Supreme Court ruling mean for the nearly 200,000 DACA recipients in California?   The DACA Ruling and California’s Dreamers What does this week’s US Supreme Court ruling mean for the nearly 200,000 DACA recipients in California? …

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June 19, 2020 at 4:54 PM

For California’s Homeless, CalFresh Is Essential Part of Safety Net

CalFresh food assistance is a key support for people confronting homelessness, and efforts to expand access to CalFresh are critical.   For California’s Homeless, CalFresh Is Essential Part of Safety Net CalFresh food assistance is a key support for peop…

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June 18, 2020 at 4:44 PM

Trump’s Handling of COVID-19 Is Creating Headwinds for November

Widespread disapproval in California of the president’s handling of the pandemic could pose a challenge in this year’s election—for him as well as for...   Trump’s Handling of COVID-19 Is Creating Headwinds for November Widespread disapproval in Californ…

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June 17, 2020 at 5:19 PM

The Role of Community Colleges in Supporting Mental Health

With two-thirds of California community college students reporting higher levels of mental distress during the pandemic, colleges can play a central r...   The Role of Community Colleges in Supporting Mental Health With two-thirds of California community…

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June 16, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Commentary: How to Address Groundwater Planning Gaps

Groundwater sustainability planning for the San Joaquin Valley will have to resolve gaps in three key areas to ensure success.   Commentary: How to Address Groundwater Planning Gaps Groundwater sustainability planning for the San Joaquin Valley will have…

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June 16, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Virtual Event July 1 – Proposition 47 and Racial Disparities in California

Virtual Event July 1 – Proposition 47 and Racial Disparities in California Join us on 7/1 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. Proposition 47 and Racial Disparities in California Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:00 a.m. to …

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June 15, 2020 at 10:37 PM

The Economic Toll of COVID-19 on Self-Employed Workers

Independent contractors, freelancers, and gig workers account for more than one-quarter of Californians providing personal care, household upkeep, or...   The Economic Toll of COVID-19 on Self-Employed Workers Independent contractors, freelancers, and gi…

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June 15, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Virtual Event June 19 – Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis

Virtual Event June 19 – Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis Join us on 6/19 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis Friday, June 19, 2020 11:…

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June 12, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Prison Admissions Resume as COVID-19 Spreads

California has resumed prison admissions after an eight-week moratorium, a change that – if it leads to increased crowding -- could put the prison pop...   Prison Admissions Resume as COVID-19 Spreads California has resumed prison admissions after an eig…

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June 11, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Census Responses Lagging during COVID-19

California’s self-response rate so far on the 2020 Census is lower than ten years ago, but it is slightly higher than for the nation as a whole.   Census Responses Lagging during COVID-19 California’s self-response rate so far on the 2020 Census is lower…

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June 11, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Virtual Event June 19 – Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis

Virtual Event June 19 – Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis Join us on 6/19 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis Friday, June 19, 2020 11:…

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June 10, 2020 at 6:01 PM

June Bulletin -- Health Concerns during COVID-19

June Bulletin -- Health Concerns during COVID-19 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on COVID-19 and other topics. Featured Issue Health Concerns during COVID-19 A majority of Californians are concerned about getting th…

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June 10, 2020 at 5:49 PM

Video: A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla

Secretary of State Padilla talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about addressing racial discrimination and discusses conducting a census count and an ele...   Video: A Conversation with Secretary of State Alex Padilla Secretary of State Padilla talks with P…

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June 9, 2020 at 9:14 PM

California Schools Mull Timing, Logistics of Re-opening

The experiences of several countries in Asian and Europe could help inform when and how California schools start to re-open.   California Schools Mull Timing, Logistics of Re-opening The experiences of several countries in Asia and Europe could help infor…

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June 8, 2020 at 11:24 PM

Video: Californians and Their Government

PPIC’s Mark Baldassare and Rachel Lawler discuss a new statewide survey that examines Californians’ views on the coronavirus pandemic, state and feder...   Video: Californians and Their Government PPIC’s Mark Baldassare and Rachel Lawler discuss a new st…

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June 8, 2020 at 5:53 PM

Managing Freshwater Ecosystems in a Pandemic

Efforts to maintain the health of California’s freshwater ecosystems have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet maintaining momentum on this wo...   Managing Freshwater Ecosystems in a Pandemic Efforts to maintain the health of California’s freshw…

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June 6, 2020 at 1:38 AM

Confronting Racism

Confronting Racism A message on confronting racism, from PPIC's president and CEO. Dear friends and colleagues, I am reaching out to you to acknowledge the deeply troubled times we are facing as a state and a nation. The horrific death of …

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June 5, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Virtual Event June 19 – Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis

Virtual Event June 19 – Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis Join us on 6/19 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis Friday, June 19, 2020 11:…

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June 5, 2020 at 6:28 PM

Predicting the COVID-19 Medi-Cal Enrollment Surge

Pre-pandemic health coverage patterns in the industries hit hardest by the current downturn can help gauge how Medi-Cal enrollment might increase due...   Predicting the COVID-19 Medi-Cal Enrollment Surge Pre-pandemic health coverage patterns in the indu…

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June 4, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Progress under Prop 47 but Racial Disparities Persist in California Arrests

A key voter-approved reform has decreased arrests disparities between African Americans and whites, but a significant and pervasive divide remains.   Progress under Prop 47 but Racial Disparities Persist in California Arrests A key voter-approved reform …

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June 4, 2020 at 7:59 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 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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