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						California is on the cusp of an unprecedented demographic shift: projections indicate a dramatic increase in the state’s older adult population by 2040. 
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									Crime Trends in California
									Violent crime rates have ticked up in recent years while property crime rates have fallen in most counties around the state. 
									Magnus Lofstrom and Brandon Martin 
									
									
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									Reducing College Costs for Low-Income Students
									Two major safety net programs, CalFresh and Medi-Cal—which help pay for groceries and health care coverage—can ease the financial burden for California’s low-income college students. 
									Patricia Malagon, Paulette Cha, and Cesar Alesi Perez 
									
									
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									 Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee 
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						 UPCOMING EVENT 
						California’s Aging Population 
						Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 11:00-11:30 a.m. 
						Online only 
						California is preparing for dramatic growth in its older adult population. PPIC researcher Hans Johnson will outline a new report that highlights policy implications of this major demographic shift. 
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