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K-12

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Check out our favorite sites to track student performance, disciplinary data and school funding levels – plus much more.

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Do your own numbers crunching of school enrollment, class sizes and dropout rates. Also download test scores.

Story ideas

California Watch reporter Corey G. Johnson suggests a few story ideas – including checking the cleanliness of the school cafeteria.

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Money and Politics

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Check out our favorite sites to track campaign cash, lobbyists and legislation.

Databases to download

Do your own crunching of campaign contributions – both state candidates and federal.

Story ideas

We’re not territorial about ideas. California Watch investigative reporter Chase Davis suggests looking into soft money contributions.
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Higher Ed

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Check out our favorite sites to track campus crime, enrollment figures and graduation rates.

Databases to download

Do your own crunching of data on campus crime and tuition.

Story ideas

California Watch reporter Erica Perez suggests stories to pursue – including transfer rates at community colleges.

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Health and Welfare

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Check out our favorite sites to track hospitals, nursing homes and child-welfare issues.

Databases to download

Do your own crunching of data on hospital mortality rates or track money to hospitals and nursing homes.

Story ideas

California Watch reporter Christina Jewett suggests a few stories – including a look at how local agencies care for at-risk kids.

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Environment

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Check out our favorite sites to track air and water quality as well as toxic threats.

Databases to download

Do your own crunching of local beach closures. Are you spotting any trends?

Story ideas

California Watch contributor Susanne Rust suggests looking at the environmental impact of local construction projects.
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Public Safety

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Check out our favorite sites to track trends, violent crime incidents and prison populations at California correctional institutions.

Databases to download

Do your own crunching of data on crime statistics.

Story ideas

California Watch contributor Ryan Gabrielson suggests stories to pursue – including a look at clearance rates for violent crime.

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Additional Resources

Public records/legal resources

Get tips on how to write a public records act request or check any California law

Consumer resources

Search California businesses and check licenses for professionals – from auto dealers to funeral directors.