event 2024 Election Preview Sep 26, 2024 With a highly consequential election fast approaching, what does the political landscape look like in California and the nation? A panel of top political journalists will assess the mood of the electorate and discuss themes and issues that are likely to shape the outcome in November.
event Crime after Proposition 47 and the Pandemic Sep 13, 2024 After some drug and property felonies were reclassified as misdemeanors under Proposition 47, incarceration fell—as did arrests for these crimes. But the reform may not be the most important change to California criminal justice in recent years. PPIC researcher Magnus Lofstrom will present a new report outlining how Prop 47 and responses to the pandemic impacted incarceration, enforcement, and crime.
blog post California’s Changing Political Landscape and the 2024 Election By Mark Baldassare Sep 9, 2024 With the November election fast approaching, PPIC Statewide Survey director Mark Baldassare discusses California's shifting political profile, how voters are thinking about the economy, and what these factors could mean for state and federal races.
blog post More Wildfire Smoke, More Concerns for Students By Shalini Mustala, Paulette Cha Sep 5, 2024 Longer fire seasons and an increase in poor air quality days due to wildfire smoke are affecting school districts across California. Students with pre-existing illness, such as asthma and cardiovascular diseases, or those living near industrial areas or highways are especially vulnerable to health risks related to wildfire smoke.
blog post California Homeowners Are Concerned about Climate-related Insurance Price Hikes By Lauren Mora Aug 27, 2024 More than half of homeowners across the state are very concerned about higher home insurance costs due to climate-related risks. Older homeowners and those with lower household incomes are especially likely to be concerned.
Report Pathways to College Completion in the San Joaquin Valley By Hans Johnson, Olga Rodriguez, Cesar Alesi Perez, Marisol Cuellar Mejia Aug 14, 2024 California’s San Joaquin Valley has the lowest college enrollment and completion rates in the state. Yet with its youthful, diverse, growing population; expanding economy; and robust regional networks, dramatic improvements are possible. A new report details how institutions, educators, and policymakers can build on current college-going pathways.
