event The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management Apr 30, 2020 COVID-19 has upended many governmental functions and collective efforts, including hands-on forest management to reduce wildfire risks. California’s headwater forests have experienced their own health crisis in recent years, which has left them increasingly vulnerable to major wildfires and droughts that threaten the benefits they provide. Improved management can make these forests more resilient and avoid major wildfire-related disasters. But this will require a substantial lift from an array of private and public entities.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government May 26, 2021 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on Governor Newsom’s job performance in light of a likely recall election, along with views on providing stimulus checks and other funds to certain households. It also gauges approval for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as well as support for the 2021 Equality Act.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mar 24, 2022 In the latest survey, PPIC examines whether Californians support the US imposing economic sanctions on Russia in the face of potentially higher energy prices. The survey also probes views on financial hardship amid rising inflation, along with opinions on housing affordability and the presence of homeless people in local communities. Associate survey director Dean Bonner will present key findings and discuss takeaways.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Feb 7, 2019 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on state spending and the governor’s first budget proposal. It also tracks approval of state and federal elected officials and opinions on immigration, race relations, and the partial government shutdown. PPIC researcher Alyssa Dykman will outline these and other key findings.
blog post A Year into Distance Learning, California’s Digital Divide Persists By Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill May 13, 2021 Although more K–12 students now have access to computer devices compared to last spring, disparities in internet access generally have not narrowed in the past year.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Apr 1, 2021 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views of efforts to recall Governor Newsom, state budget priorities, and housing affordability. It also gauges support for the federal stimulus package and for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
event Are California’s Schools Ready for Online Testing and Learning? Apr 8, 2015 About the ProgramCalifornia is rolling out online tests that are aligned with the Common Core standards. How prepared are school districts around the state? In the longer term, will California schools be ready to benefit fully from digital learning? PPIC researcher Niu Gao will outline her findings on district readiness for online testing and learning. This research was supported with funding from the Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund.
blog post Video: Survey Looks at Candidates & Issues By Linda Strean Jun 3, 2016 The latest PPIC Statewide Survey was the focus of a briefing in Sacramento. It shows a tight race in the Democratic presidential primary and strong support for Donald Trump on the Republican side.
blog post Video: Californians and the Environment By Mary Severance Aug 6, 2020 PPIC’s Mark Baldassare and Alyssa Dykman discuss a new statewide survey that examines Californians’ views on climate change, energy policy, and other environmental issues, as well as on the COVID-19 outbreak and racial inequity.
