Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas May 27, 2026 Key findings of the survey include: Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton lead in the top-two gubernatorial primary. A majority of likely voters support a one-time tax on billionaires, while they are split on setting new voter ID requirements. Majorities say that higher gas prices have affected their financial situation and that military actions in Iran will hurt their finances.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas Apr 15, 2026 Key findings of the survey include: Ahead of the governor’s primary, overwhelming majorities say that candidates’ positions on public education are important. Nearly two-thirds of likely voters would vote yes to make taxes permanent on high incomes to fund education and health care. About half of adults think schools are doing at least a good job preparing students for jobs.
Report Teen Mental Health and School-Based Services in California By Shalini Mustala, Paulette Cha, Shannon McConville Jan 28, 2026 About 3 in 10 California teens report serious psychological distress, yet significant gaps exist between the need for mental health care and receipt of services. This report examines teen mental health and access to care across demographic groups and describes how state and district funding have expanded school-based solutions.
blog post Who’s Leaving California—and Who’s Moving In? By Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee Jan 21, 2026 Almost 10 million people have moved from California to other states since 2010, while just over 7 million people moved to California from other parts of the country. Lower-income households have been much more likely to leave the state than higher-income households.
Fact Sheet Immigrants in California By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson Jan 14, 2026 California is home to almost 11 million immigrants, comprising over a quarter of the state’s population and a third of prime-working-age adults. The vast majority of foreign-born residents are citizens or have some other legal residency status.
blog post Key Takeaways from the Proposition 50 Election By Eric McGhee, Mark Baldassare Nov 12, 2025 Prop 50 passed easily last week, changing the playing field in California and signaling that the coalition Democrats rode to victory in the 2020 presidential election might be reemerging.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, Deja Thomas Oct 28, 2025 Key findings include Proposition 50 has majority support; a record-high share of voters see the election outcome as very important. Approval of both the president and Congress remains low; majorities disapprove of the federal budget bill, tariffs, and ICE. Economic issues top Californians’ list of worries for the state; three in four expect bad times financially in the next year.
Report Improving Transfer from Community College to the California State University By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson Oct 22, 2025 Most California community college students intend to transfer to a four-year institution, but only 20% do so within four years. What helps students make the move—and what hinders them? How can California optimize this critical pathway?
