Publications

As California emerges from the COVID-19 shutdown, the social safety net can play a key role in facilitating an equitable recovery. Evidence from the last…

Most funding for California’s water system comes from local water bills and taxes. During droughts and recessions, revenues decline, making it harder for water agencies…

With the cost of supplying water growing in many parts of the state, an affordability crisis is brewing—both for families facing higher bills and communities…

Key findings from the current survey include: Nearly six in ten likely voters say they would vote to keep Governor Newsom in a recall election.…

Coverage expansions under the Affordable Care Act likely kept many Californians insured in 2020.

Immigrants and their families have limited health care coverage, even as many face disproportionate health risks, especially during the pandemic.

Key findings from the current survey include: More than eight in ten Californians think K–12 students are falling behind academically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most…

Learning gaps are a growing concern after a year of online instruction. During the pandemic, uneven distribution of resources may have widened gaps and led…