Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Apr 27, 2022 More than four in ten parents say their children have fallen behind academically during the pandemic. While most Californians approve of the way Governor Newsom is handling public K–12 education, many believe its quality has declined over the past few years.
blog post Likely Voters Are Uneasy as California Shifts from Pandemic to Endemic By Mark Baldassare Apr 27, 2022 As California gears up for its third statewide election in three years, the political landscape is shaped by changing views on COVID-19, education, and the economy.
blog post California’s Rivers Could Help Protect the State from Flood and Drought By Sarah Bardeen Apr 18, 2022 Ecosystem restoration expert Julie Rentner of the nonprofit River Partners spoke with us about the benefits of restoring rivers—particularly in a warming and more volatile climate.
blog post Views on Homelessness Have Shifted in Some California Regions By Deja Thomas Apr 14, 2022 A solid majority of Californians say homelessness is a big problem in their part of the state, similar to before the pandemic. But in some regions, views on homelessness have changed over the past couple years.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Feb 3, 2022 In our February survey, PPIC examines Californians’ attitudes around COVID-19, their personal finances, and the state’s economic situation. The survey also explores approval ratings for Governor Newsom and President Biden along with sentiment about the state of the state, the state of the nation, and the state of democracy. Survey analyst Deja Thomas presents key findings and discusses takeaways with associate survey director Dean Bonner.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Feb 2, 2022 Californians say that COVID-19, homelessness, and jobs, the economy, and inflation are the top issues for the governor and legislature to work on this year.
blog post California’s Mood Darkens on the Economy By Dean Bonner Dec 2, 2021 Even before widespread news of the omicron COVID variant and related economic fluctuations, Californians' views were divided on the state’s economic outlook.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being Nov 18, 2021 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on the economy, income inequality, and their personal finances. It also looks at job satisfaction and opinions on policies related to higher education, the safety net, job training, and health care. PPIC researchers will discuss key findings from the survey.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Nov 9, 2021 Our latest survey examines views on the state’s economy as well as residents’ perspectives on their employment and personal finances.
Report Police Use of Force and Misconduct in California By Deepak Premkumar, Alexandria Gumbs, Shannon McConville, Renee Hsia Oct 26, 2021 Nearly 200 Californians die each year in police encounters. Amid growing concern over civilian deaths and racial injustice, we examine what the existing data can—and cannot—tell us about police use of force and misconduct. We also offer recommendations for strengthening the state’s ongoing efforts to improve police transparency and accountability.