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July 27, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Forging Connections to Provide Safe Drinking Water

Providing reliable drinking water is a challenge for many small systems in the San Joaquin Valley. We talked to Laura Ramos and Sarge Green of Fresno...   Forging Connections to Provide Safe Drinking Water Providing reliable drinking water is a challenge…

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July 24, 2020 at 4:42 PM

Down to the Wire on Unemployment Benefits

As Congress considers action on the soon-to-expire supplemental unemployment benefit, California is expected to face high unemployment and other econo...   Down to the Wire on Unemployment Benefits As Congress considers action on the soon-to-expire suppl…

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July 23, 2020 at 7:59 PM

Virtual Event August 14 – A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond

Virtual Event August 14 – A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Join us on 8/14 for a discussion about California's future. 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with Superintendent of Public In…

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July 22, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Schools Adjusting to the Pandemic May Also Be Affected by Wildfire Season

As school districts across California face closures during COVID-19, schools in some parts of the state could experience further disruption due to wil...   Schools Adjusting to the Pandemic May Also Be Affected by Wildfire Season As school districts acro…

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July 21, 2020 at 9:09 PM

Hidden Risk of Domestic Violence during COVID-19

Although police reports of domestic violence do not seem to have increased during shelter-in-place, data from hotlines and service providers suggest a...   Hidden Risk of Domestic Violence during COVID-19 Although police reports of domestic violence do n…

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July 20, 2020 at 6:25 PM

High and Rising: Flood Risk in California Grows

As the climate warms, California storms are getting more intense—adding to the state’s already high flood risk. Developing a better understanding of c...   High and Rising: Flood Risk in California Grows As the climate warms, California storms are gettin…

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July 17, 2020 at 9:33 PM

Rising Hospitalizations Could Exacerbate Disparities for Latinos

Increased rates of hospitalization for COVID-19 in California, especially in the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California, could take a disproportio...   Rising Hospitalizations Could Exacerbate Disparities for Latinos Increased rates of hospitalizatio…

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July 16, 2020 at 5:12 PM

Addressing the Outbreak in San Quentin: Lessons from 1918

Outbreaks in California prisons during the Spanish flu epidemic could inform how to address the current COVID-19 spread in San Quentin.   Addressing the Outbreak in San Quentin: Lessons from 1918 Outbreaks in California prisons during the Spanish flu epi…

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July 15, 2020 at 9:18 PM

International Students Play a Critical Role in Higher Education

In addition to bringing a diverse set of skills and perspectives, international students contribute significantly to the fiscal health of California’s...   International Students Play a Critical Role in Higher Education In addition to bringing a diverse …

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July 14, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Enrollment Changes May Create Winners and Losers in K–12 Budget Deal

Because the new state budget funds school districts based on enrollment from the prior year, growing districts could receive less funding per student...   Enrollment Changes May Create Winners and Losers in K–12 Budget Deal Because the new state budget f…

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July 14, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Virtual Event July 17 – New Realities for Higher Education

Virtual Event July 17 – New Realities for Higher Education Join us on 7/17 for a discussion about California's future. Sutton Family Speaker Series New Realities for Higher Education Friday, July 17, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ONLINE…

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July 13, 2020 at 5:08 PM

How Permitting Slows Ecosystem Recovery and Climate Resilience Projects

California’s complex permitting process slows efforts to restore ecosystems at a time when healthy natural systems are needed more than ever. We talke...   How Permitting Slows Ecosystem Recovery and Climate Resilience Projects California’s complex permi…

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July 10, 2020 at 9:17 PM

UC and CSU Face Budget Challenges

The University of California and California State University face significant revenue loss this year and may see further cuts in the coming years.   UC and CSU Face Budget Challenges The University of California and California State University face signi…

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July 8, 2020 at 9:28 PM

Lack of Plumbing Makes Fighting COVID-19 Difficult

For some Californians, lack of reliable access to running water is a barrier to regular handwashing and other means of reducing coronavirus spread.   Lack of Plumbing Makes Fighting COVID-19 Difficult For some Californians, lack of reliable access to run…

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July 8, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Virtual Event July 17 – New Realities for Higher Education

Virtual Event July 17 – New Realities for Higher Education Join us on 7/17 for a discussion about California's future. Sutton Family Speaker Series New Realities for Higher Education Friday, July 17, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ONLINE…

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July 7, 2020 at 11:05 PM

Video: Proposition 47 and Racial Disparities in California

PPIC’s Brandon Martin presents new research on how Prop 47 has narrowed racial inequities in criminal justice outcomes—though much work remains. An ex...   Video: Proposition 47 and Racial Disparities in California PPIC’s Brandon Martin presents new rese…

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July 7, 2020 at 5:58 PM

July Bulletin -- Prop 47 and Racial Disparities

July Bulletin -- Prop 47 and Racial Disparities A new PPIC report looks at the effects of Prop 47, approved by voters in 2014. Featured Issue Prop 47 and Racial Disparities Proposition 47, the 2014 ballot measure that reclassified ce…

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July 6, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Commentary: Improving Forest Health Can Build Jobs, Economies in Rural California

Putting Californians to work improving the health of the state’s headwater forests would boost economic recovery and reduce wildfire risk.   Commentary: Improving Forest Health Can Build Jobs, Economies in Rural California Putting Californians to work im…

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June 30, 2020 at 11:19 PM

What Ohio’s COVID-19 Outbreaks Can Teach California Prisons

With an outbreak at San Quentin highlighting the threat posed by COVID-19, the experiences of Ohio prisons could provide lessons for California.   What Ohio’s COVID-19 Outbreaks Can Teach California Prisons With an outbreak at San Quentin highlighting th…

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June 29, 2020 at 7:58 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 29, 2020 at 5:31 PM

Growing Damages from Wildfires Burn the Insurance Industry

Devastating fires in recent years have roiled the insurance industry. We talked to Rex Frazier of the Personal Insurance Federation of California abou...   Growing Damages from Wildfires Burn the Insurance Industry Devastating fires in recent years have …

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June 26, 2020 at 8:15 PM

School Closures Hamper Monitoring of Child Welfare

School closures due to COVID-19 mean that educators are not able to play their critical role in monitoring students’ health, safety, and overall well-...   School Closures Hamper Monitoring of Child Welfare School closures due to COVID-19 mean that educa…

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June 25, 2020 at 11:28 PM

Are California’s Jobs Rebounding?

Job losses across the state’s economy have leveled off, but California still has among the highest unemployment rates in the nation.   Are California’s Jobs Rebounding? Job losses across the state’s economy have leveled off, but California still has amon…

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June 25, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Virtual Event July 17 – New Realities for Higher Education

Virtual Event July 17 – New Realities for Higher Education Join us on 7/17 for a discussion about California's future. Sutton Family Speaker Series New Realities for Higher Education Friday, July 17, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ONLINE…

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June 24, 2020 at 7:58 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 24, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Video: Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis

Los Angeles County supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Sacramento mayor Darrell Steinberg talk with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about addressing homelessness...   Video: Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis Los Angeles County supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas …

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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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