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We're excited to share this new research showing that community college students who receive #CalFresh are more likely to stay on track academically and to return for a second year. New working paper from the Center for Studies in Higher Education, and the California Policy Lab: capolicylab.org/news/calfres…
A new report from the nonpartisan California Policy Lab shows the impact on #CalFresh participants when SNAP pandemic Emergency Allotments ended in March 2023: capolicylab.org/the-economic…
NEW RESEARH: Senate Bill 620 went into effect in 2018 and gave judges discretion in whether to apply several gun enhancements that had previously been mandatory. Our new policy brief shows how gun enhancement trends changed afterwards: capolicylab.org/the-use-of-g…
We're excited to celebrate UCLA Bruin Giving Day today! Our colleague Brian Blackwell explains how UCLA's support makes our work possible. If you're participating today, consider supporting CPL: giving.ucla.edu/campaign/Don…
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CPL’s partnerships with government agencies allow us to test what work, and helps the County’s Homelessness Prevention Unit reach more people before they experience the trauma of losing their home.”
–Brian Blackwell
Senior Data Scientist
California Policy Lab at UCLA
Passionate about data, research, and policy change in California? So are we! Join CPL's UC Berkeley team as our next Research Assistant/Associate: capolicylab.org/careers/rese…
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Have you heard of the PARR program in Santa Clara County? CPL's research found that earlier access to a public defender can significantly alter a defendant’s outcomes. Johanna Lacoe (CPL) and Charles Hendrickson (Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office) explain how in the spring issue of Translational Criminology: cebcp.org/wp-content/uploads…
ALT Poster says "Research Spotlight" The Santa Clara Blueprint: A Data-Driven Case for Early Representation. Includes headshots of Charles Hendrickson and Johanna Lacoe. Text says: In the spring issue of Translational Criminology, Johanna Lacoe and Charles Hendrickson share CPL research on the PARR program, showing that providing earlier access to a public defender led to increased case dismissals, and decreased jail time and convictions.
We're excited to continue the conversation sparked by CPL's "Priced Out" report. Join us at the UC Student and Policy Center this Thursday for a lunchtime briefing moderated discussion on the implications for California: eventbrite.com/e/priced-out-…
ALT Poster shows event information for a lunchtime panel on April 9th, focused on CPL's new "Priced Out" report on affordability and mobility in California: Join us in Sacramento on April 9th for new insights on affordability and migration, followed by a panel discussion on the implications for California policy. Speakers include:
Lindsey Holden, POLITICO (Moderator)
Chas Alamo, California Legislative Analyst Office
Teri Olle, Economic Security California Action
Evan White, California Policy Lab
The event will be at the UC Student and Policy Center in Sacramento, CA, on April 9th, from 12 to 1pm.
Did you read the new "Priced Out" report we released this week? Want to learn more? We're hosting a lunchtime panel on Thursday, April 9th in Sacramento. We'll share insights have a panel discussion on the implications for California policy. Registration: eventbrite.com/e/19854737273…
ALT Poster shows event information for a lunchtime panel on April 9th, focused on CPL's new "Priced Out" report on affordability and mobility in California: Join us in Sacramento on April 9th for new insights on affordability and migration, followed by a panel discussion on the implications for California policy. Speakers include:
Lindsey Holden, POLITICO (Moderator)
Chas Alamo, California Legislative Analyst Office
Teri Olle, Economic Security California Action
Evan White, California Policy Lab
The event will be at the UC Student and Policy Center in Sacramento, CA, on April 9th, from 12 to 1pm.
🚨 New research 🚨 on who is leaving CA, where they go, and their financial paths.
-Exiters seek affordability-⬇️$670 hsg costs
-Homeownership ⬆️ 48% after 7 yrs
-Exiters increasingly from affluent areas, but financially weaker than their neighbors
-Pandemic trends now over
NEWS: We’re releasing new research today on who is leaving California, where they go, and what happens to their finances after they move. capolicylab.org/priced-out-r… 🧵(1/9)
ALT Screen shot of report cover, showing a Uhaul moving truck on a residential street, with another moving truck and pick-up in the background. Report title: Priced Out: Relocation amidst California's affordability crisis" Authors are Brett Fischer and Evan White.
"Through this innovative approach, the report presents a detailed look at the economic dynamics that many Californians feel every day and that are driving some to pull up stakes and leave for a new state."
news.berkeley.edu/2026/03/31…
NEWS: We’re releasing new research today on who is leaving California, where they go, and what happens to their finances after they move. capolicylab.org/priced-out-r… 🧵(1/9)
ALT Screen shot of report cover, showing a Uhaul moving truck on a residential street, with another moving truck and pick-up in the background. Report title: Priced Out: Relocation amidst California's affordability crisis" Authors are Brett Fischer and Evan White.
Together, these findings offer a clearer picture of how affordability is shaping where Californians live — and what happens after they move. Full report: capolicylab.org/priced-out-r… (8/9)
If you’re in Sacramento on April 9th, come to our 12-1pm lunch panel to hear new insights on this research and what it means for California policy. eventbrite.com/e/priced-out-… (9/9) END