Lauren Hepler is an Investigative Reporter at CalMatters. She focuses on themes of security and law enforcement, exploring the intricacies of law enforcement agencies and regional interests, particularly in North America and LATAM. Lauren's work has been featured in notable publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, CBS 8 San Diego, KQED, and many others.
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Lauren Hepler's coverage is primarily focused on local news related to human resources and employment, particularly concerning California's unemployment situation. Based in San Francisco, she often covers evolving stories and breaking news related to the lasting impact of COVID-19 layoffs, government announcements regarding unemployment benefits, and internal developments within state agencies.
Given her focus on California's employment landscape and its intersection with COVID-19 impacts, Lauren would likely respond well to pitches from experts in labor economics or public policy who can provide nuanced insights into the long-term effects of pandemic-related job losses and government responses.
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A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers has introduced 10 bills, an unprecedented package designed to stop deadly drivers.
By: Lauren Hepler, Robert Lewis
The man in charge of California's Department of Motor Vehicles finally had to face tough questions Tuesday about what his agency is doing to address an increase in road deaths in recent years.
By: Robert Lewis, Lauren Hepler
California lawmakers grilled the head of the Department of Motor Vehicles about why dangerous drivers are able to keep their licenses as the number of highway deaths increase
By: Robert Lewis, Lauren Hepler
California lawmakers grilled the head of the Department of Motor Vehicles about why dangerous drivers are able to keep their licenses as the number of highway deaths increase
By: Lauren Hepler, Robert Lewis
The project has found that the state of California -- led by the DMV -- routinely allows dangerous drivers with horrifying histories to continue to get beh
By: Lauren Hepler, Marisa Kendall
The records provide a first-of-its-kind look into how a historical investment in homeless housing all played out.
By: Lauren Hepler, Marisa Kendall
By Lauren Hepler Marisa Kendall CalMatters The Quality Inn & Suites building along Conejo Boulevard stands vacant in Thousand Oaks on Feb. 26, 2026.
Analysis of the $3.8B marked for homeless housing Topline: Launched by Gov.
By: Marisa Kendall, Lauren Hepler
As COVID-19 tore through California, Jennifer Hark Dietz had a decision to make. The state was making perhaps its biggest push ever to get people
By: Lauren Hepler, Marisa Kendall
California's Homekey program aimed to house the homeless quickly, but a CalMatters investigation reveals mixed results and accountability issues.
