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Stephanie Ramirez is a senior California reporter for Times Media Service, based in Sacramento, California. Ramirez covers California elections and state politics, including government decisions and public policy and the practical effects on residents across the state. Ramirez holds a master's degree in communication with a focus on journalism and grew up in Sacramento, California.

Stories by Stephanie Ramirez

19 stories

  1. October 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Sat

    Explainer · Election · Sacramento, California

    California governor debate: What Becerra and Hilton said as mail voting nears

    Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton debated immigration and homelessness as California county officials prepared to mail ballots.

  3. July 2026

    8 stories: 5 explainers, 3 news stories

  4. Thu

    Explainer · Health · United States

    Special tomato-soy drink lowered inflammation markers in a small Ohio State study

  5. Wed

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    What Terrible’s reopening means for Primm Valley Casino, and why the casino border town matters

  6. Tue

    Explainer · Health · California

    Brain tumor found on a preventive scan puts full-body MRI back in the spotlight: what readers should know

    While a preventive scan found a brain tumor, health regulators warn that full-body MRIs for healthy people can lead to unnecessary medical tests.

  7. Sun

    Explainer · Health · High Desert

    What the Victorville CARE Act meeting means for San Bernardino County residents

  8. Fri

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    OC Fair opens in Costa Mesa with 30-day run, advance ticketing and limited capacity

  9. Fri

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Costco food courts in California add chicken strips at several stores

  10. Wed

    Explainer · Arts and Entertainment · California

    Fiesta Village in Colton is closing after more than 50 years. Here’s what to know

    Fiesta Village in Colton, California, closes July 11, 2026. Owners Michelle and Patrick O’Brien cited rising costs for the closure.

  11. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    California law banning convertible pistols takes effect as Justice Department sues to block it

  12. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  13. Mon

    News: Health · United States

    Rare tick-borne Powassan virus can move fast, and CDC says it can cause lasting brain damage

  14. Mon

    News: Election · United States

    Maryland voter-roll removal of Ian Andre Roberts draws renewed criticism from GOP lawmakers

  15. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  16. Thu

    News: Politics · California

    Valladares Honors Victorville Mayor

  17. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Tue

    News: Real Estate · California

    Californians Leaving State Save $671 Monthly, 48% More Likely to Own Homes

  19. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  20. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Threatens Funding Cuts for 10 CA CARE Court Counties

    Governor Gavin Newsom threatens to redirect funds from 10 California counties failing to implement the CARE Court mental health program effectively. Find out more.

  21. February 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  22. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    LAPD Won’t Enforce CA ICE Mask Ban, Citing Safety & Policy

  23. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  24. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    CDPH E-Verify Mandate in California Alarms 4,000 Employees

  25. October 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  26. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Promises Military Pay Raises Amid Government Shutdown

  27. June 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  28. Fri

    News: Energy · Hesperia

    Check Hesperia Power Outage Status Amid June Weather Risks

  29. May 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  30. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · Hesperia

    CA Contractor Faces Lawsuit Over Illegal Junk Fees