event A Conversation with US Senator Alex Padilla Apr 6, 2021 Improved vaccine distribution, increased school reopenings, and additional dollars to families are giving Californians hope in difficult times. As we look ahead to post-pandemic life, what challenges and opportunities await? Join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare and US Senator Alex Padilla for a conversation about a variety of pressing topics, from immigration reform to the economy to the environment.
blog post Five Takeaways on the 2021 Governor’s Recall By Mark Baldassare Mar 30, 2021 The PPIC Statewide Survey shows a deep partisan divide on removing Governor Newsom and highlights key factors likely to shape public support for a recall.
blog post Video: Reopening California’s Schools By Mary Severance Mar 9, 2021 An expert panel discusses reopening K–12 schools across the state for in-person instruction amid concerns about equity, learning loss, and physical and mental health.
Report Health Care Access among California’s Farmworkers By Paulette Cha Apr 25, 2022 Farmworkers are a key link in the food supply chain and important contributors to California’s economy. As farmworkers age, their health care needs are changing—and cost and lack of insurance are often barriers to care. While recent state and federal policies have made insurance more accessible, not all policies improved coverage among farmworkers.
blog post The Virus Detectives: Tracking COVID-19 in Bay Area Wastewater By Lori Pottinger Aug 3, 2020 Public health officials are struggling to keep up with testing and monitoring of COVID-19. Wastewater can provide a window into outbreaks. We talked to Eileen White of EBMUD about the agency’s role in tracking the spread of the virus.
blog post Race, Health, and the Risk of COVID-19 Complications By Daniel Tan, Paulette Cha Apr 17, 2020 Heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions that increase the risk of COVID-19 complications are more prevalent among certain groups, especially Native Americans and African Americans.
blog post California’s Recovery Backslides By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Jan 29, 2021 The number of jobs in California declined last month for the first time since April. Overall, jobs statewide are down 8% compared to a year ago, with face-to-face service sectors being the hardest hit.
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
Fact Sheet Immigrants and Health in California By Paulette Cha May 12, 2021 Immigrants and their families have limited health care coverage, even as many face disproportionate health risks, especially during the pandemic.
