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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. July 2026

    4 stories: 2 explainers, 2 news stories

  2. Thu

    Explainer · Environment · California

    What Jackie the Big Bear Bald Eagle’s Blood Transfusion Means as She Stays in Critical Care

    Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, is in critical care after a blood transfusion. Caregivers say she is improving but remains severely anemic.

  3. Wed

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    What Terrible’s reopening means for Primm Valley Casino, and why it matters on the Nevada border

  4. Fri

    News: Health · United States

    FDA upgrades Zapp’s and Dirty chip recall to highest risk level over salmonella concern

  5. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Venice residents press supportive housing leaders over safety concerns as Santa Monica faces related backlash

  6. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  7. Thu

    News: Travel · United States

    Lincoln Memorial undercroft opens to visitors June 25 with timed-entry tickets

  8. Mon

    News: Health · United States

    CDC says Powassan virus can spread quickly after tick bites and cause lasting neurologic damage

  9. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  10. Thu

    News: Politics · Inland Empire, California

    Victorville Mayor Becerra Honored by Sen. Valladares at Latina Action Day

    Victorville Mayor Elizabeth Becerra receives 2026 Latina Honoree recognition from Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares for her dedicated public service, celebrated at HOPE's annual Latina Action Day…

  11. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Tue

    News: Real Estate · California

    Californians Save Big on Housing by Relocating Out of State

  13. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  14. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Threatens Funds for 10 California Counties Over CARE Court

  15. February 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  16. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    LAPD Defies CA Mask Ban for ICE Agents: Chief Cites Safety

  17. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    CA Health Dept E-Verify Mandate Alarms State Workers

  19. September 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  20. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    California Bans Masked Police on Duty: Newsom Signs Landmark Law

  21. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Newsom Expands CHP Crime Teams Across California Cities

    Governor Newsom's expanded CHP Crime Suppression Teams are proving effective in major California cities, leading to thousands of arrests and significant reductions in crime rates.

  22. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    ACLU Alleges Border Patrol Violated Court Order in Sacramento Raid

  23. Thu

    News: Politics · California

    CA’s SB 131 Risks Polluting Factories in Vulnerable Cities

  24. Thu

    News: Transportation · California

    CA High-Speed Rail Cost Hits $128B; New Timeline Revealed

  25. June 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  26. Sun

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Condemns National Guard Deployment in LA Protests

  27. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    SB 84 California Small Businesses Get a Crucial Cure Period

  28. May 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  29. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · California

    CA Website Contractor Sued Illegal Junk Fees

    A lawsuit accuses the California State Parks website contractor of adding illegal junk fees to campsite reservations. Inland Empire residents could be affected, with millions of…