blog post How the USDA Helps California Farmers Steward Water and Land By Jelena Jezdimirovic Oct 2, 2019 USDA runs a large portfolio of programs to promote conservation of soils, water, and wildlife habitat on farms. California could make more use of them.
Report Higher Education in California: California’s Higher Education System By Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia Oct 1, 2019 California’s higher education system is the largest—and among the most diverse—in the nation. It has three public segments, as well as more than 150 private nonprofit colleges and about 160 for-profit institutions.
Fact Sheet Dams in California By Alvar Escriva-Bou, Jeffrey Mount, Jelena Jezdimirovic Sep 4, 2019 Dams are central to California’s water system, providing storage, flood control, electricity, and recreation. Climate change is complicating how they are managed.
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.
event Career Pathways and Economic Mobility at California’s Community Colleges Jun 27, 2019 Career education at California’s community colleges can offer students pathways to improve their earnings. Which programs provide the most economic benefits? Do student outcomes vary across demographic groups and regions of the state?
Report Recidivism of Felony Offenders in California By Mia Bird, Justin Goss, Viet Nguyen Jun 19, 2019 California’s recent corrections reforms aimed to reduce persistently high recidivism rates. In the years following public safety realignment in 2011, have rearrest and reconviction rates for felony offenders changed?
event Preparing for the 2020 Census Jun 12, 2019 The 2020 Census is fast approaching. With political representation and billions in federal funds on the line for California, the importance of an accurate count cannot be overstated. Is the Inland Empire prepared? This panel will explore the opportunities and challenges of the 2020 Census for the region, assessing readiness and discussing the implications of these efforts for expanding civic engagement in the future.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Jun 6, 2019 PPIC’s latest survey tracks Californians’ views on elected officials and perceptions of the governor’s budget plan. It looks at opinions on housing policy, vaccinations, and policing in California. It also examines attitudes toward federal issues, such as the Mueller investigation, impeachment, and the 2020 presidential election. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings.
blog post Coping with High Housing Costs in College By Hans Johnson May 17, 2019 With higher housing costs in California making it increasingly expensive to attend college, more college students are living with their parents.
Fact Sheet Public Preschools in California By Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman Apr 22, 2019 Most parents of young children work, but public preschool programs are fragmented and currently unable to serve all who are eligible. Improvements will require a multipronged approach.
