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SEPTEMBER BULLETIN

FEATURED ISSUE

California’s Voters

With the 2024 election less than two months away, our fact sheets examine the demographic and partisan makeup of California voters.

» California Voter and Party Profiles

» California’s Likely Voters

New Publications

Pathways to College Completion in the San Joaquin Valley

This report examines how institutions, educators, and policymakers can build on the San Joaquin Valley’s current college-going pathways to improve enrollment and completion rates.

Hans Johnson, Olga Rodriguez, Cesar Alesi Perez, and Marisol Cuellar Mejia

Learning from CalFresh Pandemic Boosts

Our report details the impact of pandemic increases to CalFresh food assistance on household resources, work decisions, and program participation.

Tess Thorman, Patricia Malagon, and Caroline Danielson

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Inspiring California’s Youth through Civic Education

Tani Cantil-Sakauye

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California’s Changing Political Landscape and the 2024 Election

Mark Baldassare

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Supporting Older Workers in a Changing Labor Market

Julien Lafortune, Sarah Bohn, Hans Johnson

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California Continues to Prioritize Water and Climate Programs Despite Budget Cuts

Gokce Sencan

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Examining the Reach of Universal School Meals in California

Caroline Danielson

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New Videos

10 Questions with Tani Cantil-Sakauye

PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye reflects on the key role that young people play in shaping our state's future—and a variety of other topics.

Ashlyn Perri and Tani Cantil-Sakauye

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How Assisted Evolution Could Help California’s Freshwater Species

What is assisted evolution, and how can it help California’s freshwater conservation efforts? PPIC-CalTrout Ecosystem Fellow Ted Sommer explains, using new research from PPIC’s Water Policy Center.

Ashlyn Perri and Ted Sommer

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Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Crime after Proposition 47 and the Pandemic

Friday, September 13, 2024

While incarceration and arrests fell for some crimes under Proposition 47, the pandemic also had lasting effects on criminal justice. PPIC researcher Magnus Lofstrom will present a new report outlining how Prop 47 and pandemic responses impacted crime.

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2024 Election Preview

Thursday, September 26, 2024

With November fast approaching, a panel of top political journalists will assess the mood of the electorate and examine themes and issues that are likely to shape electoral outcomes.

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SAVE THE DATE

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Is California Ready for Climate Change?

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Each year brings more record-breaking heat to California—and the rising temperatures already are affecting our water, communities, farms, forests, and ecosystems. Are we ready for our warming world? Join us for a special lunchtime program.

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