Jim Sweeney

Jim Sweeney has over three decades of experience in journalism, currently serving as an editorial writer for The Press Democrat since October 1991. In this role, Jim interviews newsmakers and political candidates, writes editorials and blogs, and manages the publication's editorial processes. Previously, Jim held positions as night city editor, overseeing a team of reporters and handling breaking news, and as a general assignment reporter focused on government and politics. Jim's earlier career includes serving as the Sacramento bureau chief for the Los Angeles Daily News, where coverage of state government and politics was a primary focus, as well as reporting on California elections and city politics at the same publication. Jim began in journalism at Auburn Journal as a general assignment reporter. Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts in government-journalism from California State University, Sacramento.