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October 10, 2023 at 3:56 PM

Drought and Floods in California

Drought and Floods in California What’s up with California’s recent swings between droughts and floods? Our new video explains. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW VIDEO Drought and Floods in California Ashlyn Perri "Weather whiplash,” “a…
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October 6, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Video: Californians and Their Government

Video: Californians and Their Government PPIC researchers Deja Thomas and Dean Bonner discuss key findings from our latest statewide survey, which examines Californians’ views on mental healt... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW O…
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October 5, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Californians Hold Dismal Views of the US Supreme Court

Californians Hold Dismal Views of the US Supreme Court As a new US Supreme Court term begins, more than two in three Californians disapprove of the court. Views of the Supreme Court—as well as of some rece... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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October 4, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Californians’ Mental Health Varies across Key Groups

Californians’ Mental Health Varies across Key Groups Asked to rate their own mental health, most Californians say they are doing well. But there is wide variation across groups, and African Americans, yo... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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October 4, 2023 at 4:57 PM

10/26: A Conversation with Chief Justice of California Patricia Guerrero

10/26: A Conversation with Chief Justice of California Patricia Guerrero Join us in Sacramento on 10/26 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION A Conversation with Chief Justi…
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October 3, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Is Agrivoltaics Right for California?

Is Agrivoltaics Right for California? Agrivoltaics—the practice of using the same piece of land simultaneously for agriculture and solar power generation—has enjoyed a lot of positive pres... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON O…
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October 3, 2023 at 4:59 PM

10/5: Are Younger Generations Committing Less Crime?

10/5: Are Younger Generations Committing Less Crime? Join us on 10/5 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Are Younger Generations Committing Less Crime? Thursday,…
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October 3, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Population Trends in California

Population Trends in California Two new explainers explore key trends in the state’s population. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW EXPLAINERS Population Trends in California Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee, Carolyn Subramaniam, and Vicki Hsie…
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October 2, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Low-income and Undocumented Californians Struggle with Mental Health

Low-income and Undocumented Californians Struggle with Mental Health Nearly one in five low-income adults in California report having serious psychological distress, and those who are undocumented can face barriers to c... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 28, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Tuition at CSU and UC Is Growing—but So Is Aid

Tuition at CSU and UC Is Growing—but So Is Aid Planned tuition increases at the state's public universities will mean higher college costs for many. But both CSU and UC are taking steps to minimize... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 28, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Are Younger Generations Committing Less Crime?

Are Younger Generations Committing Less Crime? A shift in crime among younger generations has broad implications for the criminal justice system. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Are Younger Generations Committing Less Cri…
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September 27, 2023 at 5:04 PM

The Weird Weather of 2023: Better Get Used to It

The Weird Weather of 2023: Better Get Used to It Water Year 2023 comes to an end on September 30. For most weather-watchers, this was an unusual year, with very wet conditions following several very... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Californians share views on state and national issues in the September PPIC Statewide Survey. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Gov…
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 9:02 PM

Adapting to Water Scarcity in the San Joaquin Valley

Adapting to Water Scarcity in the San Joaquin Valley Missed last week’s water event in Fresno? Watch the video—and read our commentary! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW FROM THE BLOG Video: Managing Water and Farmland Tr…
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September 26, 2023 at 4:57 PM

9/27: Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

9/27: Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Join us on 9/27 for a presentation and discussion of PPIC's latest survey. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Governm…
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September 25, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Gun Incidents Drive a Climb in Violent Crime Rates

Gun Incidents Drive a Climb in Violent Crime Rates Violent crime in California has been ticking up since 2019. And while the overall share of violent crimes involving guns dipped in 2022, it remains ab... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 25, 2023 at 4:59 PM

10/5: Are Younger Generations Committing Less Crime?

10/5: Are Younger Generations Committing Less Crime? Join us on 10/5 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Are Younger Generations Committing Less Crime? Thursday,…
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September 22, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Video: Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding

Video: Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding All school districts in California saw large funding increases over the past decade, through the Local Control Funding Formula. PPIC researcher Julien... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 21, 2023 at 5:16 PM

PPIC Board Welcomes Two New California Leaders

PPIC Board Welcomes Two New California Leaders Two distinguished Californians—John Chiang and Dave Puglia—joined PPIC’s board of directors yesterday. Together, they bring to our organization a weal... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 20, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Video: Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway

Video: Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway PPIC research associate Cesar Alesi Perez presents a new report on recent trends in community college transfers, and research fellow Marisol Cuellar M... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 19, 2023 at 7:38 PM

Wage Growth Is Struggling to Keep Up with Inflation

Wage Growth Is Struggling to Keep Up with Inflation Average hourly wages for private-sector workers have increased 15% since just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. But in many parts of the economy, wages... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
September 19, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley

Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley Our new report explores how the San Joaquin Valley can adapt to a future with less water. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Managing Water and Farmland Transi…
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September 18, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Did Pandemic Aid Narrow the Digital Divide?

Did Pandemic Aid Narrow the Digital Divide? As part of a multifaceted package of pandemic assistance, the federal government in 2021 allocated nearly $7 billion to help schools and libraries exp... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NE…
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September 15, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Video: Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment

Video: Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment PPIC researchers Daniel Payares-Montoya and Iwunze Ugo discuss a new report that examines how dual enrollment—by which high school students take colle... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 14, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Young Californians May Be Choosing Work over School

Young Californians May Be Choosing Work over School How have young adults across the state reacted to the COVID-induced economic downturn? Our analysis finds that, in stark contrast to the Great Recessi... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 13, 2023 at 5:35 PM

How Might Small Farms Fare Under SGMA?

How Might Small Farms Fare Under SGMA? Change is coming to the heavily agricultural San Joaquin Valley, as irrigation water declines due to climate change, new environmental regulations, an... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON …
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
September 13, 2023 at 4:34 PM

9/20: Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley

9/20: Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley Join us in Fresno on 9/20 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION Managing Water and Farmland Transit…
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September 11, 2023 at 5:37 PM

Private Schooling Played a Small Role in Declining Public School Enrollment

Private Schooling Played a Small Role in Declining Public School Enrollment Private schooling in California increased substantially during the pandemic. Still, it accounts for a small share of total K–12 enrollment and is not... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye, PPIC · [email protected]
September 11, 2023 at 3:59 PM

September Bulletin — Who Is Unemployed in California?

September Bulletin — Who Is Unemployed in California? Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  SEPTEMBER BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE Who Is Unemployed in California? While still his…
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September 7, 2023 at 9:09 PM

Retail Theft and Robbery Rates Have Risen across California

Retail Theft and Robbery Rates Have Risen across California California has seen an overall increase in retail theft and robbery rates in recent years. Our analysis finds especially notable increases in the Bay... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 7, 2023 at 7:56 PM

9/14: Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding

9/14: Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding Join us on 9/14 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding Thursday,…
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September 7, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding

Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding How districts spend funds meant for high-need students may limit the impact of the school funding formula. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Examining the Reach of Targeted Scho…
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September 6, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Regional Trends in Unemployment

Regional Trends in Unemployment While California’s unemployment rate has ticked up over the past year, in some regions unemployment is lower than it was before the pandemic. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR BLOG R…
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September 6, 2023 at 3:57 PM

9/12: Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway

9/12: Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway Join us on 9/12 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway Tuesday, Septem…
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September 5, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Exploring the Yurok Tribe’s Management of the Klamath River

Exploring the Yurok Tribe’s Management of the Klamath River The Yurok Tribe is one of the few California tribes whose members still reside on a portion of their ancestral lands, including a 44-mile stretch bord... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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August 31, 2023 at 3:58 PM

9/7: Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment

9/7: Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment Join us on 9/7 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Improving College Access and Success through…
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August 30, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Mapping Farms by Size in the San Joaquin Valley

Mapping Farms by Size in the San Joaquin Valley The San Joaquin Valley will have to adapt to a future with less water for irrigation under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Some have raise... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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August 30, 2023 at 5:55 PM

9/14: Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding

9/14: Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding Join us on 9/14 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding Thursday,…
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August 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway

Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway Improving transfer rates is critical for creating a more diverse pool of college graduates. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway Marisol Cu…
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August 29, 2023 at 6:28 PM

Access to Mental Health Providers Is Highly Uneven Across the State

Access to Mental Health Providers Is Highly Uneven Across the State At a time of growing demand for mental health services, regional disparities in the availability of providers--such as psychologists, licensed clinica... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 4:54 PM

9/20: Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley

9/20: Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley Join us in Fresno on 9/20 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION Managing Water and Farmland Transit…
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August 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM

California’s Voters

California’s Voters More than eight in ten eligible Californians are registered to vote. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEETS California’s Voters Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, and Deja Thomas As the state gears up fo…
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August 28, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Civic Education Is Essential to California’s Future

Civic Education Is Essential to California’s Future Today’s students are tomorrow’s voters, leaders, and problem solvers. PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye reflects on the importance of civic e... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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August 24, 2023 at 10:34 PM

Who Is Unemployed in California?

Who Is Unemployed in California? While still historically low, unemployment in California has ticked up over the past year. Unemployment among men has increased more than for most oth... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR BL…
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August 24, 2023 at 4:59 PM

9/12: Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway

9/12: Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway Join us on 9/12 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway Tuesday, Septem…
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August 23, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Tropical Storm Hilary Wallops Southern California

Tropical Storm Hilary Wallops Southern California Tropical Storm Hilary hammered Southern California on Sunday, after making a destructive run over Baja California. The damage was real, but thankfully... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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August 22, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Concerns about Gun Violence Are Widespread

Concerns about Gun Violence Are Widespread As violent crime increases around the state, one in four Californians—slightly larger than the share nationally—worry either every day or almost every... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW…
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August 22, 2023 at 6:58 PM

9/20: Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley

9/20: Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley Join us in Fresno on 9/20 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION Managing Water and Farmland Transit…
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August 22, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment

Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment A new report examines the benefits and obstacles of a more accessible dual enrollment program. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Improving College Access and Succe…
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August 22, 2023 at 4:03 PM

9/7: Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment

9/7: Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment Join us on 9/7 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Improving College Access and Success through…