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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

6 explainers

  1. August 2026

    3 stories: 3 explainers

  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. July 2026

    3 stories: 3 explainers

  6. 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.

  7. Thu

    Explainer · Health · United States

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

  8. Tue

    Explainer · Education · United States

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