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Laurel Rosenhall
Laurel covers California politics for CalMatters, with a focus on power and personalities in the statehouse. Her stories explain political dynamics in the Capitol and examine how money, advocacy and relationships shape the decisions that affect Californians. Laurel also hosts the Force Of Law podcast, which follows California's attempt to reduce police shootings. She joined CalMatters in 2015 after more than a dozen years as a reporter for the Sacramento Bee, where she covered state politics and education. Laurel is a native Californian and holds a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.
The latest by Laurel Rosenhall
Looking North
What California can learn from Seattle about police shootings
Newsom’s first rodeo: In year one, the governor bucks both Trump and Brown
Will California’s new law change how police treat people in mental crises?
Breakdowns
Brown vetoed but they’re persisting: Take Two of MeToo hits Newsom’s desk
The Deciders: Meet the lawmaker behind new gig economy law
Beyond lawsuits, CA may weaponize electric car rebates in its emissions battle against Trump
As D.A., Kamala Harris prosecuted a mentally ill woman shot by police. The jury didn’t buy it.
Facing police opposition, California lawmakers limit bill to ban facial recognition
The Latest From CalMatters
Disaster days legislation + New effort to curb health care costs + Unions make gains
Make up school time lost to climate disasters, fire country lawmaker says
Newsom challenges PG&E bankruptcy plan + Bakersfield children need help + Star treatment for plastics bill
California legislators should take a breath on housing ‘crisis.’ Looking at you, Scott Wiener
You’ve just been named California’s homelessness czar — what’s your first move?
