Report Improving California’s Water Market By Andrew Ayres, Ellen Hanak, Brian Gray, Gokce Sencan ... Sep 14, 2021 Water trading and banking will prove important tools to help California bring its groundwater basins into balance under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). A broad range of policy changes could help improve and expand California’s water market while protecting communities from harm.
Fact Sheet Water Affordability in California By Caitrin Chappelle, Ellen Hanak May 26, 2021 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 trying to maintain safe systems.
Fact Sheet Droughts in California By Jeffrey Mount, Alvar Escriva-Bou, Gokce Sencan Apr 13, 2021 California is highly prone to droughts, and climate change makes them worse. This fact sheet describes key challenges to managing dry times.
blog post Geography of Educational Attainment in California By Cesar Alesi Perez, Hans Johnson, Vicki Hsieh Apr 6, 2021 Overall, one-third of Californians age 25 and older have at least a bachelor’s degree. But this share varies widely—both across the state’s regions and within individual counties.
blog post How Much Do California Cities Spend on Policing? By Brandon Martin, Alexandria Gumbs Oct 2, 2020 On a per resident basis, cities’ spending on policing ranges from less than $100 to several thousand dollars, with the vast majority spending between $150 and $450.
blog post Rising Hospitalizations Could Exacerbate Disparities for Latinos By Shannon McConville Jul 17, 2020 Increased rates of hospitalization for COVID-19 in California, especially in the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California, could take a disproportionate toll on Latino residents.
blog post Overcrowded Housing and COVID-19 Risk among Essential Workers By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Paulette Cha May 12, 2020 Essential workers are more likely than other workers to live in crowded homes, increasing the risk of transmitting the coronavirus.
blog post Predicting California’s Economic Health By Dean Bonner, Eric McGhee Sep 5, 2019 With some indicators pointing to a potential downturn in the near future, PPIC’s Statewide Survey offers a unique perspective on California’s economic outlook.
blog post New Housing Permits Decline Statewide By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Mary Severance Jul 31, 2019 Despite a great need for more housing, the number of new home construction permits declined significantly during the first half of 2019.
Fact Sheet California’s Prison Population By Joseph Hayes, Justin Goss, Heather Harris, Alexandria Gumbs Jul 22, 2019 Many of California’s inmates live in overcrowded conditions, despite successful efforts to stabilize the prison population systemwide. This fact sheet provides a snapshot of the state’s prisons, highlighting the most current information on racial disparities, health costs, and other key issues.
