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Native Californian, she sees California's importance and aims to enhance its quality and enjoyment for all.
Stories by Stephanie Ramirez
14 stories
October 2026
1 story: 1 explainer
Sat

Explainer · Election · Sacramento, California
California governor debate puts immigration in focus as mail voting approaches
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton clashed over immigration in California’s sole televised governor debate as ballots prepared to reach voters.
August 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Sat
News: Health · Los Angeles
Proposition 38 Faces Questions Over $4.2 Billion Earmark for Unnamed LA Research Institute
July 2026
2 stories: 1 explainer, 1 news story
Wed
Explainer · Arts and Entertainment · United States
Terrible’s reopens Primm Valley Casino: what changed, and why it matters on the Nevada border
Wed
News: Travel · California
Solvang sets July 4 parade, festival and fireworks for holiday visitors
May 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Thu
News: Political News
Victorville Mayor Elizabeth Becerra Honored as Latina Advocate
April 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Tue
March 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Wed
News: Government
Newsom Threatens to Strip CARE Court Funding from CA Counties
Governor Newsom warns 10 California counties could lose CARE Court funding due to underperformance in mental health initiative. Read why and which counties are affected.

February 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Mon
News: Government
LAPD Chief McDonnell Defies CA’s ICE Mask Ban: Safety & Trust
January 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Sat
News: Government
CA Public Health E-Verify+ Sparks Employee Concerns
September 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Sat
News: Uncategorized
California Bans Masked Cops: Boosts Trust, Transparency
Thu
News: Government
California: Newsom’s CHP Teams Cut Crime, Boost Arrests
Sun
Thu
News: Government
CA SB 131: New CEQA Exemptions Spark Pollution Concerns
California's new SB 131 creates CEQA exemptions for advanced manufacturing, allowing polluting factories to bypass environmental review in vulnerable urban areas. Learn more.

Thu
News: Government
CA High-Speed Rail Cost Now $128B with New Timeline