Laurel Rosenhall

Sacramento bureau chief, Los Angeles Times

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Laurel Rosenhall is a reporter for Cal Matters. She is a former state capital reporter for the Sacramento Bee.

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In California, high-profile ballot initiatives passed, like re-criminalizing some theft and drug offenses, and enshrining marriage equality in the state constitution.

CA voters went right on crime, voted against left-leaning incumbents

In California, high-profile ballot initiatives passed, like re-criminalizing some theft and drug offenses, and enshrining marriage equality in the state constitution.

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Some GOP recall candidates say they would use emergency power to pass their agenda, and try to persuade the Democratic Legislature.

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