Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas Jul 15, 2026 Key findings of the latest survey include: Most likely voters favor Xavier Becerra over Steve Hilton and say environmental issues factor into their choice for governor. A majority of likely voters think the state should ease land-use and environmental restrictions to increase the supply of housing. Most Californians oppose the construction of AI data centers in their area.
blog post What California’s Next Governor Needs to Know about Criminal Justice By Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin Jul 14, 2026 Crime rates are declining broadly and correctional populations are lower than they have been in two decades. But a range of challenges persist.
