press release Many in State Say the Worst of COVID-19 Is Ahead for U.S., Most Prefer Caution in Easing Restrictions in Their Area Jun 3, 2020
blog post Challenging Times for California By Mark Baldassare Apr 3, 2020 The COVID-19 crisis is touching every aspect of life today, and PPIC is providing wide-ranging analyses of its implications across key policy areas, from education to health care, from criminal justice to water policy.
interactive California Critical Care during COVID-19 Mar 23, 2020 As the number of Californians testing positive for the coronavirus rises, there is growing concern about available critical care resources and how they are distributed across the state.
blog post Taking Stock of California’s Capacity to House Its Homeless Population By Cesar Alesi Perez May 1, 2024 By expanding the supply of permanent housing as well as emergency shelter beds, federal pandemic aid boosted the capacity of California's homeless housing programs. Yet despite this promising growth, these programs are not meeting an increased need.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Jun 4, 2020 PPIC’s latest survey tracks views on federal and state elected officials. It looks at concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, as well as perceptions of economic conditions and the state budget. The survey also examines attitudes around health care policy and candidate preferences in the November election.
Policy Brief Policy Brief: California School Districts and the Emergency Connectivity Fund By Joseph Hayes, Niu Gao, Chansonette Buck Jun 18, 2024 How well did federal pandemic funding improve digital access for historically underserved K–12 students and their families? Districts focused on building connectivity—rather than purchasing devices—but more work is needed to narrow the digital divide.
blog post Pandemic-Strained Parents Sacrifice Work to Care for Their Children By Darriya Starr, Niu Gao, Caroline Danielson Feb 24, 2022 Child care arrangements that many working parents depend on were severely disrupted by the pandemic. The impact on parents has varied by race/ethnicity, education level, and other factors.
blog post Are COVID Policies Affecting Approval Ratings? By Rachel Lawler Sep 13, 2021 Californians say COVID-19 is the top issue facing the state, as state and national leaders grapple with how to manage the current phase of the pandemic.
blog post The Recall Election and California’s Political Future By Mark Baldassare Oct 22, 2021 With the vote count for the 2021 gubernatorial recall now certified, what do the results—and the high voter engagement—say about the state of the state as well as California’s electoral landscape?