Last Updated on February 1, 2026 by Author
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Anna Laurel Biography
Anna Laurel is an American working in the field of journalism as a reporter for KFMB CBS 8 News in San Diego. Before joining the station in 2022, she worked as the main anchor for WTVD ABC 11 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Anna Laurel Height
Laurel stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Anna Laurel Age
Laurel was born on July 19th, but has yet to reveal her birth year; thus, her age is not known. She annually celebrates her birthday on June 19th, as suggested by her Facebook post on July 19, 2024, captioned “Another year around the sun. In a world gone mad, I’m grateful to be surrounded by so much love and goodness in my life…”
Personal Life
Anna Laurel Relatives and Family
Laurel was born to Tebra and Michael Laurel. Michael is a Southern Baptist preacher at Englewood Baptist Church. She has three siblings, two brothers, Aaron and Jacob, and a sister, Erin.
Anna Laurel Spouse and Children
Laurel tied the knot to Steve Jabali, as suggested by her Facebook post on June 22, 2020, captioned “Happy Father’s Day to my husband. You are so present…” Steve celebrates his birthday on January 1st, as suggested by her Facebbok post on January 1, 2020, captioned “Happy Birthday to my Husband & Baby Daddy, Steve….”
The couple has a daughter, Nyla Grace, who was born on January 29, 2019, and is 7 years old. This is evident in her Facebook post on January 29, 2025, captioned, “And just like that, Nyla Grace is 6 ❤️…” The family also has a rescue dog called Moshe. In her spare time, she loves spending her time with family, hiking, travelling, visiting restaurants, and finding new adventures around California.
Anna Laurel Education
Laurel received her high school diploma before enrolling at the University of South Carolina. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism.
Professional Life
Anna Laurel Career
Laurel works as a reporter for CBS 8 in San Diego. She enjoys working in the news business because of her passion for meeting people, sharing their stories, and helping them get their voices heard. She comments that being the daughter of a preacher gave her a big worldview.
Laurel secured her first TV job at Fox Montana in Missoula, where she worked as a reporter. She then moved to Phoenix, Arizona, as a morning reporter and anchor for NBC. There, she interviewed celebrities during the Super Bowl hosted in Phoenix and covered John McCain’s bid for the White House.
Following her time in Phoenix, Laurel worked as the main anchor for the Fox affiliate in Fresno, California. She then worked as the main anchor for ABC 11 in Raleigh, North Carolina, before moving to CBS 8.
Anna Laurel Net Worth
Laurel has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Anna Laurel Salary
Laurel receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which she earns working as a reporter for CBS 8.
Anna Laurel Social Media
Laurel has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 4.1K on Facebook, over 9.3K on Instagram, and over 5K on X.
