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Stephanie Ramirez

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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

10 stories

  1. August 2026

    4 stories: 3 explainers, 1 news story

  2. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    Why some California schools are returning unused Prop. 28 arts money

    Students may miss out on new arts classes as California schools return unused Proposition 28 funding due to teacher shortages and strict rules.

  3. Tue

    Explainer · Education · California

    California bill by Huntington Beach Sen. Tony Strickland would add health habits to school framework

  4. Mon

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after weeks of intensive care in California

  5. Sun

    News: Education · California

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

  6. July 2026

    6 stories: 3 explainers, 3 news stories

  7. Thu

    Explainer · Food and Dining · Florida

    Burger King adds a ‘Your Way Champion’ and Whopper guarantee after customer feedback

    Miami-based Burger King is adding a Your Way Champion manager role and a Whopper Guarantee following customer feedback gathered earlier this year.

  8. Thu

    Explainer · Health · United States

    Special tomato-soy drink cut inflammation markers in a small Ohio State study. What that means

  9. Tue

    Explainer · Education · United States

    What the Education Department’s new earnings rule means for colleges and students

  10. Fri

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    2026 OC Fair opens in Costa Mesa with monthlong run through Aug. 16

  11. Wed

    News: Health · United States

    Michigan health officials point to lettuce as Taco Bell outbreak probe continues

  12. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Newsom accuses Trump of DOJ probe as reports say California inquiry began under Biden