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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

13 stories

  1. September 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Election · California

    From Chino Valley School Board to Statewide Ballot: Sonja Shaw’s 2026 Bid

    Chino Valley board president Sonja Shaw led California's June primary and will face Richard Barrera in the November superintendent race.

  3. August 2026

    4 stories: 3 explainers, 1 news story

  4. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    Why California schools are returning some of the $1 billion set aside for arts education

  5. Tue

    Explainer · Education · California

    California bill would add healthy-habit topics to school health education framework

  6. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center

    The Ojai Raptor Center reports California bald eagle Jackie remains in critical condition after her red blood cell count fell to 13 percent.

  7. Sun

    News: Education · California

    California Schools Face New All-Gender Restroom Requirement Under SB 760

  8. July 2026

    8 stories: 4 explainers, 4 news stories

  9. Wed

    Explainer · Arts and Entertainment · United States

    Terrible’s reopens Primm Valley Casino: what changed, and why it matters

  10. Tue

    Explainer · Education · United States

    Education Department final rule ties federal aid to graduate earnings

    Students at colleges with low-earning graduates could lose federal financial aid under a new Education Department rule.

  11. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Why Kentucky Fried Chicken became KFC — and why the myths still won’t die

  12. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    UC Reopens Debate Over SAT and ACT in Admissions: What Changes, and When

  13. Fri

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    OC Fair opens July 17 in Costa Mesa with tickets on sale now

  14. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Panasonic recalls toaster ovens sold on Amazon, Costco over shock, fire risks

  15. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Official Senate records still list Lindsey Graham as serving South Carolina seat

  16. Mon

    News: Sports · California

    FIFA puts Balogun’s red-card ban on hold, making him eligible against Belgium

    FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's red card ban from the U.S. 2-0 win over Bosnia, clearing him to play in the World Cup match against Belgium.