Posted inCalifornia

Tani Cantil-Sakauye Named President and CEO of PPIC

San Francisco, California – The Board of Directors of the Public Policy Institute of California today announced the selection of Tani Cantil-Sakauye as PPIC’s next president and chief executive officer. Sakauye, currently the Chief Justice of California, will assume her new role on January 1, 2023. “It goes without saying that I and the members […]

Posted inCalifornia

Water Supply and Drought Are Now Californians’ Top Environmental Concern

When asked to name the most important environmental issue facing the state today, Californians are most likely to mention water supply and drought—a shift from a year ago. About six in ten Californians approve of Governor Newsom’s handling of environmental issues, and a similar share approve of President Biden on the environment. Overwhelming majorities of […]

Posted inCalifornia

PPIC: State Makes Progress on Wildfire and Forest Health Policy

Californians are gearing up for what could be another dangerous wildfire season, particularly in light of significant drought conditions. Grasses, shrubs, and forests are drying out early due to a lack of precipitation, providing potential fuel for wildfires. Red flag warnings—when high winds and low humidity increase fire risk—have already been issued this year across […]

Posted inCalifornia

Many in State Say the Worst of COVID-19 Is Ahead for U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, 2020—Many Californians believe that the worst is yet to come for the US with the COVID-19 pandemic, and less than three in ten believe restrictions on physical activity in their area should be decreased. Governor Newsom’s job approval has increased since earlier this year—and most Californians approve of his handling of […]

Posted inCalifornia

PPIC: “All Hands on Deck” Approach Needed to Manage Growing Water Stress in the San Joaquin Valley

SAN FRANCISCO, February 20, 2019—The San Joaquin Valley, California’s largest agricultural region and an important contributor to the nation’s food supply, is on the brink of a major transition as it seeks to balance its groundwater accounts. Implementing the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act—which requires overdrafted groundwater basins to achieve balance between supply and demand […]

Posted inCalifornia

PPIC: Majority of Californians Oppose Trump’s Travel Ban

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2017 – Most Californians disapprove of President Donald Trump’s order banning travel to the US by people from six majority Muslim countries, according to a statewide survey released today by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) with funding from the James Irvine Foundation. When Californians are asked about the president’s […]

Posted inCalifornia

PPIC: High Rates of Child Poverty Found Even in State’s Most Prosperous Regions

SAN FRANCISCO, February 22, 2017—Nearly every region in California includes areas with very high rates of poverty among young children, according to a report released today by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). Poverty varies widely across regions among children age 5 and younger. It is lowest—around 20 percent—in Northern California and highest—nearly 30 […]

Sign In

We've recently sent you an authentication link. Please, check your inbox!

Sign in with a password below, or sign in using your email.

Get a code sent to your email to sign in, or sign in using a password.

Enter the code you received via email to sign in, or sign in using a password.

Subscribe to our newsletters:

OR

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service.