Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Cofer is leading over Guerra and Vang is likely forcing a runoff against Matsui 000
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 03/06/2026See The Sacramento Bee’s extensive election day coverage, including what voters throughout the region had to say.bit.lyCalifornia primary election: Here’s everything that happened TuesdaySee The Sacramento Bee’s extensive election day coverage, including what voters throughout the region had to say. 001
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Four homeless moms fear they’ll be sleeping outside due to a change to the city motel shelter program. They’re staying put, despite being told to leave. The new program will require payment for some, and have a max stay of 6 months With Renee Byer amp.sacbee.com/news/local/a...amp.sacbee.comFour Sacramento moms with kids fear they’ll live outside due to city program changeThe city changed its longstanding motel shelter program starting Monday. 022
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Thank you @sacpressclub.bsky.social for the award for my series in December on Sacramento homeless shelter spending, with Renee Byer. Congrats also to Tom Philp and Sharon Bernstein 🐝 000
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Meanwhile in Placer … First the paper throwing incident now this. Is it true? www.sacbee.com/news/politic...sacbee.comAd says Placer County Supervisor candidate lied about homeless facility. Is it true?The ad features a photo of Andreatta’s face with the text “SHE LIED. YOU’RE PAYING FOR IT.” 010
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 11/05/2026The teen and his siblings were on their way to their Uber near Downtown Commons, the lawsuit alleged.bit.lyFather sues Sacramento after officer allegedly injured son, 16, for violating curfewThe teen and his siblings were on their way to their Uber near Downtown Commons, the lawsuit alleged. 011
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 07/05/2026The Sacramento councilmember’s idea emerged as the City Council discusses how to cut programs and services to balance a $66.2 million budget deficit.bit.lySacramento council member floats cutting homeless agency in $66M budget crisisThe Sacramento councilmember’s idea emerged as the City Council discusses how to cut programs and services to balance a $66.2 million budget deficit. 021
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 08/05/2026The lawsuit alleged the abuse began when the student was 14.bit.lyPlacer, county schools pay $4M in sex abuse case involving special education teenThe lawsuit alleged the abuse began when the student was 14. 001
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Wow, what prose. Required reading ICYMI from @arianelange.bsky.social www.sacbee.com/news/local/t...sacbee.comSacramento’s most legendary parking enforcement officer gave out 22,000 tickets last year2025 marked another outstanding year for Parking Enforcement Officer Grant Nakamura, the hardest-working man in Sacramento. 151
Reposted by Theresa CliftAriane Lange @arianelange.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Unionized journalists at the Sacramento Bee proudly stand with colleagues at eight other McClatchy newsrooms. We are withholding our bylines from AI-generated content in protest. Not in our name — literally. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/b... 112437
Reposted by Theresa CliftAriane Lange @arianelange.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Unionized journalists at the Sacramento Bee stand in solidarity with journalists across the industry fighting AI initiatives that erode public trust in news ✊ 01612
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 23/04/2026New story up now: Ex-Sacramento councilman Sean Loloee pleads guilty, agrees to pay $2.4 million. On Oct. 15 we will learn if he gets prison time and how much. www.sacbee.com/news/local/c...sacbee.comEx-Sacramento councilman Sean Loloee pleads guilty, agrees to pay $2.4 millionLoloee may face up to 59 years in prison for fraud, obstruction charges 111
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 23/04/2026BREAKING: Former Sacramento city council member Sean Loloee has just pled guilty to federal charges regarding his Viva grocery stores. Sentencing set for oct. 15. He remains out of custody 112
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Ex-Sacramento councilmember Sean Loloee set to plead guilty tomorrow in federal court. Here's the key allegations from the indictment: www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...sacbee.comEx-Sacramento councilmember Loloee to plead guilty. Here’s the key allegationsLoloee issued paychecks that could only be cashed at the store so he could pocket 2%, the indictment alleged. 011
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 21/04/2026NEW: Sean Loloee plans to plead guilty Thursday www.sacbee.com/news/local/c...sacbee.comEx-Sacramento councilmember Sean Loloee plans to plea to guilty to federal chargesThe charges are in connection to allegations that Loloee hired undocumented immigrants then underpaid them 034
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 20/04/2026The highest paid city of Sacramento employee in 2025 was not the city manager or the mayor. It was a fire captain who earned $365,754 in overtime — more than tripling his base salary. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...sacbee.comThe highest-paid Sacramento city worker in 2025 earned over $500k. Here’s whyThe city’s highest-paid employee earned overtime payment that more than tripled his base salary, according to city records. 011
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 16/04/2026The Sacramento Police Department cancelled the district’s contract for school resource officers last year, citing a police staffing shortagebit.lyAfter shooting, Natomas school district asks city to restore campus police officersThe Sacramento Police Department cancelled the district’s contract for school resource officers last year, citing a police staffing shortage 002
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Placer County plans to end its contract with a major for-profit company for medical services at its jails. They don't plan for county staff to take it over though like Sac County recently did... www.sacbee.com/news/local/c...sacbee.com89 get layoff notices as Placer County plans shift to new health provider at jails“We do not anticipate any disruption in services or staffing levels within our jails,” a county spokesperson said. 000
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 09/04/2026A secretive East Sacramento group is waging its latest battle over apartment plan Via Stephen Hobbs www.sacbee.com/news/politic...sacbee.com 011
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 08/04/2026NEW: Sacramento County’s top official says 2024 PIT count was “artificially low” He also said not to expect a decrease in the new count that is going to be released in June www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...sacbee.comSacramento County’s top official says 2024 homeless count was ‘artificially low’Dueling data 020
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 08/04/2026The report says Holly Andreatta threw papers that struck Shanti Landon during a March 11 Republican Party event in Roseville.bit.lySheriff’s report details confrontation between Placer supervisor rivals at GOP eventThe report says Holly Andreatta threw papers that struck Shanti Landon during a March 11 Republican Party event in Roseville. 001
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Howard Chan was no longer city manager for the year 2025. But he still made more than the woman who was actually doing that job. Via @ishanidesai.bsky.social www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...sacbee.comEx-Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan earned more than his interim successorDespite being demoted in 2024, Howard Chan was still the city’s highest paid manager in 2025. See his final city pay stub. 023
Reposted by Theresa CliftAriane Lange @arianelange.bsky.social · 07/04/2026www.thewrap.com/media-platfo...thewrap.comMcClatchy Journalists Revolt Against AI: ‘It’s a Betrayal’ | ExclusiveSacramento Bee staffers refuse bylines over a new AI tool as colleagues at the Miami Herald and Charlotte Observer harbor concerns. 1179
Reposted by Theresa CliftAriane Lange @arianelange.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Unionized journalists at the Sacramento Bee stand united against McClatchy’s latest AI “articles” initiative. We have withheld our bylines from these stories because we do not want the public to think this is being done in our name — it’s not. We think it’s disgusting. 3265108
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 03/04/2026Mai Vang said Rep. Doris Matsui does not support Medicare For All. Matsui said she’s not adverse to it.bit.lyMatsui, Vang clash over health care, campaign finance, Gaza in packed forumMai Vang said Rep. Doris Matsui does not support Medicare For All. Matsui said she’s not adverse to it. 101
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 03/04/2026At least 100 people are here in Elmhurst Sac at the Congressional candidate forum. Longtime US Rep. Matsui and city council member Mai Vang are present 110
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 01/04/2026The first of my campaign finance stories on the local races is up: Placer supervisor outraising Lincoln challenger 2-1, early campaign filings show www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...sacbee.comPlacer supervisor outraising Lincoln challenger 2-1, early campaign filings showPlacer County supervisor Shanti Landon has built a sizable fundraising lead over challenger Holly Andreatta — here’s who’s backing each campaign. 011
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 31/03/2026Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez became one of the few people to be allowed back into the country after a deportation during President Donald Trump’s second term.bit.lyCalifornia mother reunited at border with daughter after deportationMaria de Jesus Estrada Juarez became one of the few people to be allowed back into the country after a deportation during President Donald Trump’s second term. 012
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Wow this story is heartbreaking. I knew that unhoused adults calling the emergency 211 line couldn't usually get a shelter bed that night. But I thought moms with little kids still could. Important reporting from @arianelange.bsky.social and Renee C. Byer www.sacbee.com/news/local/h...sacbee.comNo emergency homeless services at Sacramento’s 211 — even for a 4-year-oldEach month, thousands of people are part of the “unmet demand” in Sacramento’s shelter system. Families are among them. 022
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 27/03/2026The petition involving the election for the Board of Supervisors seat was filed by a registered voter in the district.bit.lySacramento County can’t call Flo Cofer ‘doctor’ on June ballot, judge rulesThe petition involving the election for the Board of Supervisors seat was filed by a registered voter in the district. 102
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 26/03/2026A hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Sacramento Superior Court over the ballot designation.bit.lyLawsuit filed to block Sacramento County from calling Cofer a ‘doctor’ on June ballotA hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Sacramento Superior Court over the ballot designation. 002
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 25/03/2026ICYMI: Give this a read. This kind of thing going to court is very rare. Really peels back the curtain on sweeps. 032
Reposted by Theresa CliftAriane Lange @arianelange.bsky.social · 24/03/2026I wrote about a woman who is suing Sacramento for destroying her property in two homeless sweeps. www.sacbee.com/news/local/h...sacbee.comShe sued Sacramento for destroying her property in a homeless sweep. Can she win?A woman sued Sacramento after the city threw away her debit card, IDs, tent, blankets, laptop, documents, dog kennels and other property. 073
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 19/03/2026Since the start of the current cycle in 2021, approximately 712 affordable housing units have been built in Roseville.bit.lyRoseville in talks to sell two lots to developers to build housingSince the start of the current cycle in 2021, approximately 712 affordable housing units have been built in Roseville. 011
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 17/03/2026He recommended termination for Cordova High campus monitor — then lost his own job, the suit says.bit.lyFired Folsom Cordova district admin alleges retaliation in harassment caseHe recommended termination for Cordova High campus monitor — then lost his own job, the suit says. 001
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 16/03/2026The project will have 16 income-restricted units in order to qualify for a state incentive.bit.lyHotel, apartment complex planned for South Natomas vacant lot near Interstate 5The project will have 16 income-restricted units in order to qualify for a state incentive. 011
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 16/03/2026The micro-community, scheduled to be completed in January, has come under fire from area residents and two city council members.bit.lyDoes a Sacramento temporary homeless site in North Natomas violate an ordinance?The micro-community, scheduled to be completed in January, has come under fire from area residents and two city council members. 011
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 12/03/2026If the lawsuit fails and supporters collect the required signatures, the measure could appear on the November ballot.bit.lyEl Dorado County sues to stop ballot measure targeting raises for top officialsIf the lawsuit fails and supporters collect the required signatures, the measure could appear on the November ballot. 001
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 12/03/2026Sacramento County DA Thien Ho accused the city of allowing a “descent into decay” in the original lawsuit.bit.lySacramento DA files potential settlement notice in homeless lawsuit against citySacramento County DA Thien Ho accused the city of allowing a “descent into decay” in the original lawsuit. 001
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 10/03/2026The city signed the settlement in December.bit.lyRoseville set to pay $900K to woman injured by police after calling 911 at nail salonThe city signed the settlement in December. 011
Reposted by Theresa CliftCalMatters @calmatters.org · 10/03/2026No state in the country has enough affordable homes, but California is one of the worst off: Only Oregon and Nevada have fewer available homes per household. bit.ly/4byZ4gV 📸 Larry Valenzuela 1158
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Mayor McCarty said downtown Sacramento homeless population down 70% from 2023. Is he right? www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...sacbee.comMayor McCarty said downtown Sacramento homeless population down 70%. Is he right?Mayor Kevin McCarty made the claim during Tuesday’s State of Downtown breakfast, but numbers didn’t come from the latest Point-in-Time count. 000
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Elk Grove is spending up to $350,000 per bed to build a new small homeless shelter. The amount per bed is nearly triple the amount of the average cost per shelter bed for eight other Sacramento County shelters. With @camryndadey.bsky.social www.sacbee.com/community/el...sacbee.comShould Elk Grove spend $350K a bed for homeless shelter over permanent housing?The amount per bed is nearly triple the amount of the average cost per shelter bed for eight other Sacramento County shelters. 132
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 24/02/2026NEW: Three homeless men froze to death on Sacramento County sidewalks this past winter. Activists are pushing the city, county to open more warming centers www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...sacbee.comThree homeless men froze to death in Sacramento County in winter 2025While officials opened warming shelters on the nights of all three death, the official cause of their deaths was hypothermia. 035
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Cal-OSHA will investigate Truckee backcountry guide firm after deadly avalanche www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...sacbee.comCalifornia agency will investigate Truckee backcountry guide firm after deadly avalancheThe investigation will take up to six months to complete. 000
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 17/02/2026The High-Speed Rail Authority said it was aware of the matter and reviewing it after the Feb. 3 arrest in Folsom.bit.lyHigh-Speed Rail CEO arrested in Folsom hours after event with Gov. Gavin NewsomThe High-Speed Rail Authority said it was aware of the matter and reviewing it after the Feb. 3 arrest in Folsom. 001
Theresa Clift @tclift.bsky.social · 13/02/2026The controversial Alhambra apt complex was approved, but it will likely be appealed. Via Stephen Hobbs www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...sacbee.comPlanning commission approves contentious East Sacramento apartment proposalThe development has faced strong pushback from residents who argue that it is too big, too dense and will cause traffic and parking issues. 110
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 10/02/2026The settlement agreements were signed last year, regarding men who died in 2023.bit.lySacramento County in last year paid $2.4M to families of men who died in custodyThe settlement agreements were signed last year, regarding men who died in 2023. 013
Reposted by Theresa CliftThe Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 10/02/2026Curtis Park favorite Pangaea will close in March. The owner is seeking a new locationbit.lyPangaea to close in Curtis Park in March over dispute with landlordCurtis Park favorite Pangaea will close in March. The owner is seeking a new location 001