Theresa Clift
@tclift.bsky.social
Senior reporter for @sacbee_news.
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McClatchy wants you to invest in a Sacramento Bee subscription, but the company doesn’t want to invest in its reporters.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
January 29, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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The Folsom City Council approved another settlement for a former police officer this week. Via Ishani Desai
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Folsom approves settlement for third ex-police officer who alleged racism
The settlement comes as the Folsom City Council paid $700,000 last month to settle lawsuits filed by two former Folsom officers.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:05 PM
The Folsom City Council approved another settlement for a former police officer this week. Via Ishani Desai
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A Folsom resident’s lawsuit halted a proposed mixed-use building in the city’s historic district because it would have been 4 feet taller than allowed under city rules, a judge ruled.
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Folsom rescinds approval for new historic district building following judge’s ruling
A resident challenged Folsom’s approval of the project for being 4 feet above the district’s height limit.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:04 PM
A Folsom resident’s lawsuit halted a proposed mixed-use building in the city’s historic district because it would have been 4 feet taller than allowed under city rules, a judge ruled.
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The vote puts the city at odds with the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, which approved pursuing a different structure involving elected officials.
Sacramento pushes for new homeless agency, potentially setting up clash with county
The vote puts the city at odds with the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, which approved pursuing a different structure involving elected officials.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The vote puts the city at odds with the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, which approved pursuing a different structure involving elected officials.
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The project, which requires city approval, sits next to one of North Natomas’ newest rental home communities.
Developer plans 70-unit complex by Tanzanite Park in Sacramento’s Natomas Crossing
The project, which requires city approval, sits next to one of North Natomas’ newest rental home communities.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:40 PM
The project, which requires city approval, sits next to one of North Natomas’ newest rental home communities.
This headline is great. @emmahall.bsky.social
The Board of Supervisors will review an equipment lease agreement for 2,000 radios, other equipment for the Sheriff’s Office
Sacramento County sheriffs look for a big 10-4 on $13 million for new radios
The Board of Supervisors will review an equipment lease agreement for 2,000 radios, other equipment for the Sheriff’s Office
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January 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
This headline is great. @emmahall.bsky.social
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Help, my jaw is on the floor and I can't pick it up! www.sacbee.com/news/politic... via @nicolenixon.bsky.social + @katewolffe.bsky.social
No campaign? No problem. Inside California political elites’ shadowy spending
A Sacramento Bee review of over 100 campaign accounts reveals how lawmakers use their war chests to shore up connections and live large.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Newsom’s budget proposal would end homeless grant program. Shelters across the state could close
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Gavin Newsom’s final budget would end homeless grant program, shelters could close
California cities may be forced to close homeless shelters next year if the legislature approves the proposed budget.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Newsom’s budget proposal would end homeless grant program. Shelters across the state could close
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The families of three men who died during incidents involving Sacramento law enforcement personnel filed separate wrongful death lawsuits in December against the city and county.
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Sacramento, county sued for wrongful death in 3 incidents involving law enforcement
The lawsuits were filed last month in Sacramento Superior Court and federal court.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The families of three men who died during incidents involving Sacramento law enforcement personnel filed separate wrongful death lawsuits in December against the city and county.
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The Rancho Cordova City Council approved a loan for the project Monday.
Housing for very low income residents could come to this Sacramento-area suburb
The Rancho Cordova City Council approved a loan for the project Monday.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The Rancho Cordova City Council approved a loan for the project Monday.
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The deal waives fees for a $175 million indoor soccer arena, which developers have pitched as part of a larger, eventual development that may cost around $1 billion.
Rancho Cordova passes $940K subsidy for ambitious arena development
The deal waives fees for a $175 million indoor soccer arena, which developers have pitched as part of a larger, eventual development that may cost around $1 billion.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The deal waives fees for a $175 million indoor soccer arena, which developers have pitched as part of a larger, eventual development that may cost around $1 billion.
Inbox: Sacramento Steps Forward trying to get more people to volunteer for this month's PIT count...
January 6, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Inbox: Sacramento Steps Forward trying to get more people to volunteer for this month's PIT count...
My latest
The landlord was living in Oakland on July 4, when the fireworks were set off, the suit alleges.
Sacramento fined landlord $38,000 after tenant set off fireworks. Now he’s suing
The landlord was living in Oakland on July 4, when the fireworks were set off, the suit alleges.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
My latest
This happens every year but @arianelange.bsky.social turns it into a necessary and gut wrenching read www.sacbee.com/news/local/h...
Mourners remember nearly 200 who died homeless in Sacramento County this year
Homeless people and their advocates gathered for a vigil in Sacramento — and passed around gear to survive frigid winter nights.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This happens every year but @arianelange.bsky.social turns it into a necessary and gut wrenching read www.sacbee.com/news/local/h...
Forgot to post, but in October, I hit 7 years at the Sacramento Bee and in June I hit 12 years as a professional journalist.
It's still the best profession in the world.
It's still the best profession in the world.
December 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Forgot to post, but in October, I hit 7 years at the Sacramento Bee and in June I hit 12 years as a professional journalist.
It's still the best profession in the world.
It's still the best profession in the world.
New: City of Folsom paid $700K to two former officers who alleged racism while on the police force.
Among the allegations, at the shooting range, a sergeant dragged a female officer across the dirt. He denied the allegation and is still on the force.
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Among the allegations, at the shooting range, a sergeant dragged a female officer across the dirt. He denied the allegation and is still on the force.
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Folsom pays $700K in discrimination suits, now has no Asian American police officers
The city signed the settlement agreements earlier this month with Asian American two cops who alleged they were harassed while on the force.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
New: City of Folsom paid $700K to two former officers who alleged racism while on the police force.
Among the allegations, at the shooting range, a sergeant dragged a female officer across the dirt. He denied the allegation and is still on the force.
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Among the allegations, at the shooting range, a sergeant dragged a female officer across the dirt. He denied the allegation and is still on the force.
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PSA: Don't go to Sacramento City Hall on Christmas
December 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
PSA: Don't go to Sacramento City Hall on Christmas
Roseville police officers are set to receive 6.75% raises next year — the highest annual raises in at least the last four years.
City Council to consider it tonight.
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City Council to consider it tonight.
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Roseville police officers set to get biggest raises in over four years. How much?
The Roseville City Council will consider the raises during its meeting Wednesday.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Roseville police officers are set to receive 6.75% raises next year — the highest annual raises in at least the last four years.
City Council to consider it tonight.
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City Council to consider it tonight.
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Emails obtained by The Sacramento Bee show that she raised concerns about “absurd” and “disrespectful” treatment only weeks before her departure.
Sacramento paid police watchdog director $270k after ‘horrible treatment’ allegations
Emails obtained by The Sacramento Bee show that she raised concerns about “absurd” and “disrespectful” treatment only weeks before her departure.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Emails obtained by The Sacramento Bee show that she raised concerns about “absurd” and “disrespectful” treatment only weeks before her departure.
ICYMI: My in-depth series on homeless shelter spending.
Sacramento is spending millions on shelters that are getting only 1 in 5 guests into housing.
With Renee C. Byer
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Sacramento is spending millions on shelters that are getting only 1 in 5 guests into housing.
With Renee C. Byer
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Sacramento spent $120 million in 5 years on homeless shelters. Has it worked?
A $64 million shelter is under construction now, as Sacramento doubles down on the approach.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
ICYMI: My in-depth series on homeless shelter spending.
Sacramento is spending millions on shelters that are getting only 1 in 5 guests into housing.
With Renee C. Byer
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Sacramento is spending millions on shelters that are getting only 1 in 5 guests into housing.
With Renee C. Byer
Story 1: www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
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NEW: The city and county of Sacramento have spent $120M of state and federal funding in the last 5 years to build and run 8 large shelters.
They've housed 1 in 5 of the guests.
A new $64M shelter opens soon.
1st in a 3 part series, with Renee C. Byer
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They've housed 1 in 5 of the guests.
A new $64M shelter opens soon.
1st in a 3 part series, with Renee C. Byer
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
Sacramento spent $120 million in 5 years on homeless shelters. Has it worked?
A $64 million shelter is under construction now, as Sacramento doubles down on the approach.
www.sacbee.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Rental assistance may be a way to help more people, experts say.
20% of Sacramento shelter guests go on to permanent housing. Is there a better way?
Rental assistance may be a way to help more people, experts say.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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The 13-acre property is in North Highlands.
Overpay or ‘perfect site’? County to open its most expensive homeless shelter
The 13-acre property is in North Highlands.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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I went on CapRadio Insight yesterday to talk about my story on Sacramento's unannounced homeless shelter deaths
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Pandemic Spike in Sac Home Values | Overdose Deaths in Sac Shelters | Be Brave Bold Robot’s 20th Anniversary Album
Home values are going up across the Sacramento region. A new investigation looks at overdose deaths in local homeless shelters. Finally, a Sacramento band releases its 20th anniversary album.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I went on CapRadio Insight yesterday to talk about my story on Sacramento's unannounced homeless shelter deaths
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Story ICYMI: www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
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NEW: The city and county of Sacramento have spent $120M of state and federal funding in the last 5 years to build and run 8 large shelters.
They've housed 1 in 5 of the guests.
A new $64M shelter opens soon.
1st in a 3 part series, with Renee C. Byer
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
They've housed 1 in 5 of the guests.
A new $64M shelter opens soon.
1st in a 3 part series, with Renee C. Byer
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
Sacramento spent $120 million in 5 years on homeless shelters. Has it worked?
A $64 million shelter is under construction now, as Sacramento doubles down on the approach.
www.sacbee.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
NEW: The city and county of Sacramento have spent $120M of state and federal funding in the last 5 years to build and run 8 large shelters.
They've housed 1 in 5 of the guests.
A new $64M shelter opens soon.
1st in a 3 part series, with Renee C. Byer
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
They've housed 1 in 5 of the guests.
A new $64M shelter opens soon.
1st in a 3 part series, with Renee C. Byer
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...