California’s political geography is often mapped as a coastal-inland divide, but political views and affordability concerns ...

We look at early voter numbers and recent views on issues to see whether a gloomy mood has convinced voters to cast a ballot.

Automatic voter registration and streamlined address updates have brought new voters onto the rolls while helping those who move within the state stay registered—but these reforms have not improved ...

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As Election Day approaches, PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on the governor’s race, congressional contests, and the 14 statewide ballot measures. It also explores opinions about the ...

Supported with funding from the Arjay R. and Frances F. Miller Foundation Mail ballots have been sent to all California voters and the November 3 general election is in its final days. Californians ...

Magnus Lofstrom is policy director of criminal justice and a senior fellow at PPIC. His research focuses on crime, policing, racial disparity, recidivism, and impacts of criminal justice reforms. His ...

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Cash-based programs kept 1.6 million Californians—including 690,000 children—out of poverty in 2024, according to the California Poverty Measure (CPM). But not all who are eligible are enrolled.

California’s high school graduation rate has increased steadily in recent years. California’s high school graduation rate increased from 75% in 2009–10 to 83% in 2015–16. Much of this increase has ...

With 1.8 million students, California Community Colleges (CCC) are often the primary point of access to higher education for low-income, Black, and Latino students. Given the role of community ...