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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

15 stories

  1. July 2026

    3 stories: 2 explainers, 1 news story

  2. Thu

    Explainer · Health · United States

    Ohio State study finds special tomato-soy drink lowered inflammation markers in adults with obesity

    Ohio State researchers found a special tomato-soy drink lowered inflammation markers in adults with obesity, but more research is needed.

  3. Tue

    Explainer · Health · California

    Brain tumor case renews debate over full-body MRI screening in San Francisco and beyond

  4. Fri

    News: Health · United States

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

  5. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  6. Thu

    News: Health · World

    Sydney shark attack survivor wakes from coma, tells family: ‘I love you’

  7. Mon

    News: Health · United States

    Powassan virus can spread in minutes, raising the stakes for tick exposure in the U.S.

  8. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · California

    Californians Save $672/Month, Boost Homeownership Out of State

  10. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  11. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Newsom Threatens to Cut CARE Court Funds in 10 CA Counties

    Governor Newsom threatens to redirect funding from 10 California counties, including LA and SF, citing underperformance in the CARE Court mental health program. Read more.

  12. February 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  13. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    LAPD Defies California ICE Mask Ban: Chief Cites Safety

  14. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  15. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    California CDPH E-Verify Mandate Sparks Union Privacy Fears

  16. September 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  17. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    California Bans Masked Police Officers: Newsom Signs Bill

  18. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Newsom Expands CHP Crime Teams in CA Cities: Early Successes

  19. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Sacramento Border Patrol Raid: ACLU Alleges Court Order Violation

  20. Thu

    News: Environment · California

    CA SB 131: New Law Risks More Polluting Factories

    California's new SB 131 law alters key environmental regulations. Critics warn its sweeping CEQA exemptions could lead to more polluting factories in urban areas.

  21. Thu

    News: Transportation · California

    CA High-Speed Rail Update: Cost Hits $128B in New Plan

  22. June 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  23. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · California

    SB 84 small business bill offers relief and boosts accessibility