blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Mary Severance Oct 2, 2018 According to the September 2018 PPIC survey, Gavin Newsom leads in the race for governor, Dianne Feinstein leads in the US Senate race, and Props 6 and 10 trail.
blog post Hurricanes Are Getting Worse. California Should Take Note By Jeffrey Mount Sep 17, 2018 California is no stranger to extreme floods that rival hurricanes in terms of damages. These actions could help reduce risks.
blog post Video: Managing Drought in a Changing Climate By Lori Pottinger Sep 14, 2018 California’s water system isn’t prepared for growing climate extremes. A panel of experts explain how climate change will affect the system, and discuss reforms that could make it more resilient.
blog post Strong Support for California’s Climate Leadership By Mark Baldassare Sep 11, 2018 Majorities of Californians say that the issue of global warming is personally important to them and support state action on the issue.
Fact Sheet Californians’ Views on Climate Change By Mark Baldassare, Alyssa Dykman, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner Sep 7, 2018 The state’s leadership on climate change is important to most Californians. Most are concerned about the effects of global warming—including severe wildfires and rising sea levels. Majorities support action on climate change even if it increases costs.
blog post Make California’s Water Grid Climate-Ready By Jeffrey Mount, Ellen Hanak Sep 6, 2018 Climate pressures are seriously stressing the state’s water system. California must prepare its water grid for greater extremes and growing water scarcity.
blog post Environmental Priorities and the Midterm Election By Mark Baldassare Aug 8, 2018 Where do California voters stand on environmental issues and what does that mean for November election?
blog post Video: Californians and the Environment By Mary Severance Jul 30, 2018 Nearly all California likely voters say the candidates’ positions on the environment are important in determining their vote in the governor’s race, according to the July 2018 PPIC Statewide Survey.
blog post Funding Measures and the June Ballot By Patrick Murphy, Radhika Mehlotra, Jennifer Paluch Jun 11, 2018 In the June primary, Californians voted on a variety of measures ranging from parcel taxes to bridge tolls to cannabis taxes—and most of them passed.
blog post Californians and the Gas Tax Repeal By Alyssa Dykman Mar 12, 2018 Californians are divided on repealing the gas tax that is estimated to raise billions for repairing roads, highways, bridges, and mass transit.