ALT ALT Text: Poster for the "Preparing California for the Older Workforce Boom" event. The graphic features a photo of an older woman with gray curly hair and glasses working on a laptop. Text reads: "We'll share new research on older workers and discuss the path forward as California works to support these workers." Event details: Friday, October 30, 2026. Doors open at 11:30 AM, with briefing and Q&A starting at12:00–1:00 PM. Event is at the UC Student & Policy Center in Sacramento. A QR code to register is included in the bottom right corner. The California Policy Lab logo appears in the top right.

ALT A promotional graphic from the California Policy Lab announcing an event titled "Emerging Research on Preventing and Solving Homelessness." The graphic features a photo of a hand holding a small model house and a set of keys against a sunset background. The text describes the event as a lunch-time briefing designed to provide an accessible introduction to: Homelessness Prevention, Rapid Re-Housing, and Employment and Homelessness. Event Details: Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 Timeline: 11:30 AM: Doors open; 12:00–1:00 PM: Briefing and QA Location: UC Student & Policy Center in Sacramento The California Policy Lab logo is in the top right corner.

ALT Alt text: Infographic from the California Policy Lab titled "The California AI-Unemployment Tracker (CAIT)" with an "UPDATED" banner in the top left corner and the California Policy Lab logo in the top right. The graphic has a blue background with white and dark navy text boxes. The key findings section summarizes the September 2026 update: after accounting for normal seasonal patterns, unemployment claims among California workers in highly AI-exposed jobs rose slightly in September, though this increase is within the range of recent historical fluctuations. Two numbered findings are highlighted with orange circle icons. Finding 1: Using the potential AI exposure measure, high-AI-exposure UI claims fell by about 4.4% (3-month moving average, not seasonally adjusted). Finding 2: Using the observed AI exposure measure, high-AI-exposure UI claims fell by about 9.1% (3-month moving average, not seasonally adjusted). The percentage figures are displayed in yellow text for emphasis.

ALT Poster for the "Preparing California for the Older Workforce Boom" event. The graphic features a photo of an older woman with gray curly hair and glasses working on a laptop. Text reads: "We'll share new research on older workers and discuss the path forward as California works to support these workers." Event details: Friday, October 30, 2026. Doors open at 11:30 AM, with briefing and Q&A starting at 12:00PM. Event is at the UC Student & Policy Center in Sacramento. A QR code to register is included in the bottom right corner. The California Policy Lab logo appears in the top right.

ALT A promotional graphic from the California Policy Lab announcing an event titled "Emerging Research on Preventing and Solving Homelessness." The graphic features a photo of a hand holding a small model house and a set of keys against a sunset background. The text describes the event as a lunch-time briefing designed to provide an accessible introduction to: Homelessness Prevention, Rapid Re-Housing, and Employment and Homelessness. Event Details: Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 Timeline: 11:30 AM: Doors open; 12:00–1:00 PM: Briefing and QA Location: UC Student & Policy Center in Sacramento The California Policy Lab logo is in the top right corner.

ALT Infograph says "Updated" The California AI-Unemployment Tracker (CAIT). Key Findings from August 2026 Update: 1. We saw a modest decrease in unemployment insurance (UI) claims from high-AI-exposure occupations, though they remained within the range of recent historical fluctuations. Using the potential AI exposure measure, high-AI-exposure UI claims fell by about 1.2% (3-month moving average). 2. Using the observed AI exposure measure, high-AI-exposure UI claims fell by about 1% (3-month moving average).

ALT Photo shows heading that says: Four out of five people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County had worked before enrolling in homeless services. There is a photo of a middle-aged woman, working at a grocery store, standing in front of a freezer with a clipboard in hand.

ALT Job posting graphic from the California Policy Lab for a Researcher position in Homelessness and Health Policy. The position is remote or hybrid. The graphic states: "We're hiring a mid- or advanced-career Researcher who: will design and conduct policy-relevant research with state and local agencies in California; has expertise in homelessness and health policy and data; and can implement multiple research designs and analysis techniques." The first review date is September 25th. The California Policy Lab logo appears in the top right corner.

ALT Job posting graphic from the California Policy Lab for a Researcher position in Homelessness and Health Policy. The position is remote or hybrid. The graphic states: "We're hiring a mid- or advanced-career Researcher who: will design and conduct policy-relevant research with state and local agencies in California; has expertise in homelessness and health policy and data; and can implement multiple research designs and analysis techniques." The first review date is September 25th. The California Policy Lab logo appears in the top right corner.

ALT Job posting graphic from the California Policy Lab for a Researcher position in Homelessness and Health Policy. The position is remote or hybrid. The graphic states: "We're hiring a mid- or advanced-career Researcher who: will design and conduct policy-relevant research with state and local agencies in California; has expertise in homelessness and health policy and data; and can implement multiple research designs and analysis techniques." The first review date is September 25th. The California Policy Lab logo appears in the top right corner.

ALT Infograph says: New Research: Serving Highest Needs: An Equity Analysis of Bay Area Homelessness Prevention Programs

ALT Infograph announces updates to "The California Prison Population Data Dashboards." The graphic highlights that the interactive dashboards now include: current population data as of June 2026, admissions from 2015 through December 2025, and releases from 2015 through December 2025. It also features a quote from Mia Bird, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley: “The California Prison Population Data Dashboards give the public and policymakers direct access to answer their own questions about California’s prison population.” The California Policy Lab logo is in the top right corner.

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ALT Quote reads: “Understanding who receives gang enhancements, and for what offenses, helps policymakers better understand the scope of gang-related law enforcement in California. Gang enhancements can add years or even decades to a prison sentence, so understanding how and where they're applied matters enormously — both for the individuals affected and for California's broader approach to public safety." - Dr. Johanna Lacoe, Research Director at the California Policy Lab’s UC Berkeley site.

ALT Senior Data Analyst UC Berkeley site We’re hiring a skilled programmer who: -Wants to inform policy development and improvements in California -Is fluent in multiple programming languages -Is experienced with large administrative datasets First review date is August 27th