press release Fewer Californians Say the Worst of the Pandemic Is Behind Us, and the National Outlook Has Darkened from a Year Ago Feb 2, 2022
blog post California’s Children Offer a Window into a More Diverse Future By Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, Vicki Hsieh Jan 11, 2022 The state’s adult population is more diverse now than in decades past, but what about the next generation? Recently released census data show that California will be increasingly Latino and multiracial in the coming years.
blog post Californians and the American Dream By Dean Bonner Jan 7, 2022 Fewer than four in ten Californians say the American Dream—the notion that if you work hard you will get ahead—still holds true, and most Californians think it is especially elusive in the Golden State.
blog post Work Is Satisfying for Many but Views on Discrimination Persist By Deja Thomas Dec 8, 2021 Californians report a high level of job satisfaction overall, but significant racial disparities remain in experiencing discrimination at work.
Policy Brief Policy Brief: Community College Math in California’s New Era of Student Access By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez, Hans Johnson, Cesar Alesi Perez Dec 7, 2021 After AB 705 expanded access to courses needed for transfer, the rate of students passing introductory math shot up. Racial equity gaps in access have narrowed, but some students are still enrolling in courses that don’t count for transfer.
blog post Californians’ Financial Worries and Woes By Rachel Lawler Dec 6, 2021 At least two in ten adults worry every day or almost every day about paying for necessities such as health care, housing, and bills, with concerns varying by race/ethnicity and income
blog post Californians See a Widening Economic Divide By Dean Bonner Nov 30, 2021 According to the most recent PPIC Statewide Survey, a record-high share of Californians say that the gap between the rich and the poor is getting larger.
blog post California’s Workplaces Today—and Tomorrow By Mark Baldassare Nov 17, 2021 After more than 18 months of pandemic conditions, how are Californians working today—and how do they want to work in the year ahead?
blog post Most Support California’s Leadership in Climate Change Policy By Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Nov 3, 2021 A majority of Californians believe that climate change has contributed to droughts and wildfires, and seven in ten value the state’s leadership on climate change.
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.
