press release Voters Remain Divided on “Split Roll” Property Tax; Reinstating Affirmative Action Still Trails Oct 21, 2020
blog post Changing Views of Police and Race Relations By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler Sep 22, 2020 Californians’ views on police treatment and race relations have shifted in the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality and systemic racism, but perspectives vary by race/ethnicity, political affiliation, region, and other factors.
blog post Renter Protections and Foreclosure Risk in the Era of COVID-19 By Daniel Tan Sep 17, 2020 The pandemic has increased the risk of housing instability for many Californians. Recent state action aims to protect renters from eviction, but relief has been more limited for homeowners who could face foreclosure.
press release Slim Majority Support “Split Roll” Property Tax; One-Third Support Reinstating Affirmative Action, with Many Undecided Sep 16, 2020
blog post How COVID-19 Could Deepen California’s Housing Crisis By Daniel Tan Aug 7, 2020 Increased unemployment due to the pandemic could boost the number of Californians at risk of being evicted from their home.
blog post Growing Damages from Wildfires Burn the Insurance Industry By Lori Pottinger Jun 29, 2020 Devastating fires in recent years have roiled the insurance industry. We talked to Rex Frazier of the Personal Insurance Federation of California about how the industry is addressing growing wildfire risk.
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.
Report California’s Future: Housing By Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Jan 2, 2020 The high cost of housing has emerged as a threat to California’s future. There are no quick fixes, and state efforts to improve affordability and address homelessness must interact with local policies.
Report California’s Future: Political Landscape By Eric McGhee, Dean Bonner Jan 2, 2020 Most Californians support Democratic policies, but one-party control carries risks—and the demographic differences between voters and nonvoters reflect a growing economic divide.
interactive Californians and the Housing Crisis Dec 11, 2019 Home values and rents in California are among the most expensive in the nation, and the state has one of the highest rates of homelessness. Californians are increasingly concerned about these issues, with more than a third saying they've considered leaving the state due to housing costs.
