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Catch up on the hottest local news, top stories and videos! Here’s your roundup of the most-talked-about headlines. (Your comments are welcome.)

Special Meeting Reveals the Truth: Clayton Council Responds to Civil Grand Jury Report - Holly Tillman Isolated and Exposed *****
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/06/special-meeting-reveals-truth-clayton.html

End of an Era: Clayton Pioneer Newspaper to Cease Publication! *****
This marks not only the end of a long-standing local newspaper but also the culmination of editorial missteps and growing political entanglements under its owner, Tamara Steiner.

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/07/end-of-era-clayton-pioneer-newspaper-to.html

Letters to Contra Costa County and a Public Information Request *****

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/08/letters-to-contra-costa-county-and.html

DA Diana Becton Served Recall Notice ****

Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is the latest Bay Area DA to face a recall effort. A 'Notice of Intent' to recall was filed against Becton. Families in support of her recall have plans to speak out

soon. https://www.recalldianabecton.org/

Councilmember Holly Tillman Confronts Reality, Along with Her Ally *****

After fifteen months of political theatrics, the saga of Leticia “Holly” Tillman’s claims finally appears to be winding down.

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/02/councilmember-holly-tillman-confronts.html

A Meeting Was Held With Clayton’s City Manager ***

In contrast to the challenges we’ve faced with previous leadership, it is incredibly refreshing to see someone who genuinely understands the importance of stable, effective management. The turnover in city staff, particularly in light of poor leadership and mismanagement under the previous city managers, has been an ongoing concern for many of us.

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/02/a-meeting-was-held-with-claytons-city.html

Two Officers From Clayton's Finest Save Local Resident ****
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/01/two-officers-from-claytons-finest-save.html

Clayton Chief of Police Rich McEachin is Moving On! ***
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2024/11/breaking-news-clayton-chief-of-police.html

Holly Tillman in Action - Videos (A must see!) *****
https://www.claytonwatch.org/p/holly-tillman-in-action-her-words-not.html

Political Mailer - Featuring Holly Tillman *****
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2024/10/update-on-political-mailer-time-has.html

Worrying and Intentional Action - You Decide ****
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2024/09/a-worrying-and-intentional-action-you.html

Clayton City Council - Candidate Statements 2024 ***
https://www.claytonwatch.org/p/candidate-statements.html

Why is Clayton So Divided *****
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2024/04/why-is-clayton-so-divided-is-it-about.html

Answers to Candidate Questions ***
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2024/09/answers-to-candidate-questionnaire.html

Election Season ***
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2024/09/hello-clayton-its-that-time-againcity.html

Post Office Update ****
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2024/08/fourth-clayton-post-office-update.html

Trouble in Dodge ****
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2024/07/trouble-in-dodge.html

Weeds Gone Wild *****
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2022/05/it-is-time-for-change-weeds-gone-wild.html

$30,000 Survey *****
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2022/03/survey.html

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