press release Secession Of The Successful? Residents Of Planned Housing Developments Do Not “Opt Out” Of Civic Life, Study Finds Mar 31, 2004
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Special Survey of Los Angeles By Mark Baldassare Mar 17, 2004 This survey – the second in an annual series of PPIC surveys of Los Angeles County – is a special edition of the PPIC Statewide Survey, which periodically includes regional and special-theme surveys. The intent of this survey is to provide an objective, in-depth profile of the public opinions, policy preferences, and economic, social, and political trends in Los Angeles County – the most populous county in the nation. Some findings of the current survey Deep racial and political divides separate the residents of Los Angeles: 86% of whites, 85% of Asians, and 80% of Latinos say they are satisfied with the community they live in, while 33% of blacks are dissatisfied. A majority of Asians (52%) and Latinos (50%) think the county is headed in the right direction, but whites (43%) and blacks (36%) are less optimistic. A much higher share of Republicans (80%) than Democrats (45%) approve of the job Arnold Schwarzenegger is doing as governor. Democrats are much more worried than Republicans that the state’s budget deficit will lead to severe cuts in K-12 education (Democrats 76%, Republicans 43%), health and human services (Democrats 74%, Republicans 36%), and government services such as parks and police (Democrats 63%, Republicans 29%). Majorities of Democrats would be willing to pay higher taxes to maintain current funding in these three areas (K-12 education 66%, health and human services 56%, local government services, 54%), whereas a majority of Republicans would vote against such taxes (K-12 education 52%, health and human services 62%, local government services 56%).
press release It’s A Beach State … Of Mind: Despite Tumultuous Times, California’s Golden Coast Still Captures Hearts Nov 13, 2003
press release Not My Problem: Californians See But Don’t Feel Pain Of Growth-Related Challenges Facing State Nov 14, 2002
Report Falling Behind or Moving Up? The Intergenerational Progress of Mexican Americans By Jeffrey Grogger, Stephen J. Trejo May 1, 2002 Mexican Americans are one of the most economically disadvantaged groups in the United States, with an average household income that is more than 40 percent below the comparable average for non-Hispanic whites. To shed some light on the current and future economic prospects of Mexican Americans, this study examines the intergenerational progress of Mexican-origin workers in the California and U.S. labor markets, comparing the educational attainment and hourly earnings of whites, blacks, and three generations of Mexican Americans.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Special Survey of the Central Valley By Mark Baldassare Apr 1, 2002 This survey of the 18-county Central Valley region is a special edition of the PPIC Statewide Survey. The survey was conducted in collaboration with the Great Valley Center. This is the third PPIC survey of the Central Valley. The first was conducted in 1999, the second in 2001. The purpose of the surveys is to provide comprehensive, advocacy-free information on the opinions and public policy preferences of Central Valley residents. Some findings of the current survey: Central Valley residents generally appear satisfied with their communities: 76 percent. rate their community as an excellent (29%) or good (47%) place to live. Most residents continue to give excellent or good ratings to local services and amenities, including police (72%), parks and recreation facilities (68%), public schools (58%), and streets and roads (52%). Growth-related issues appear to lie at the heart of most of the region's problems. Since 1999, an increasing number of residents have rated as a big problem in their part of the valley: the loss of farmland (increasing from 23% in 1999 to 38% today), traffic congestion (23% to 33%), population growth and urban development (21% to 29%), and air pollution (28% to 35%). Seventy-five percent of Central Valley residents use computers at home, at work, or at school, compared to 78 percent of all Californians. However, a large digital divide still exists in the region between non-Hispanic whites and Latinos in Internet use (71% to 54%) and computer ownership (77% to 55%).
