fact card Mass shootings increased 13 times more in the nation than in California during the pandemic. Jul 21, 2023
fact card Police search Black and Latino drivers more often than white drivers during traffic stops but find contraband less often. Jul 21, 2023
fact card Californians with a bachelor’s degree make 62% more than those with just a high school diploma. Jul 21, 2023
fact card At 47% and 35%, the share of California students meeting state standards in reading and math is the lowest since 2016. Jul 21, 2023
fact card Chronic absenteeism in California's public K–12 schools nearly tripled from 2018–19 to 2021–22 but has fallen slightly. Jul 21, 2023
fact card Families at the top income levels in California earned 11 times more than families at the bottom. Jul 21, 2023
fact card About 1 in 10 California households lack the resources to meet their food needs. Jul 21, 2023
fact card California recovered jobs after the pandemic very quickly, at about twice the pace as after the Great Recession. Jul 21, 2023
fact card About 40% of water used by California cities and farms comes from underground aquifers. Jul 21, 2023