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Here’s your roundup of the most-talked-about headlines from the past six months, and with more than 150,000 page views since launch, Clayton Watch is the community’s go-to source for reliable information.

Clayton Watch is challenging the inaccuracies in Civil Grand Jury Report 2505, which portrayed Clayton’s council as dysfunctional and near financial collapse. A petition has now been filed with the Superior Court to amend and correct the record, ensuring the community has the full and accurate truth.

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/11/clayton-watch-fighting-to-amend-civil.html

Clayton just reached a major milestone in its sustainability efforts. A $2 million energy-modernization project—solar, EV chargers, LED upgrades, HVAC improvements, and smart irrigation, is now complete, setting the city up for long-term savings and a greener future. 

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/11/celebrating-greener-brighter-future-for.html

Things are changing, and for the better. The latest “State of the City” update shows renewed teamwork, clear focus, and real progress at City Hall. Step inside to see how Clayton’s leadership is steering our town toward a brighter future. 

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/11/a-lot-has-changed-at-city-hall-in-good.html

When facts are on the line, Clayton Watch won’t stay silent. In this latest report, we press for an amended Civil Grand Jury review, demanding transparency, clarity, and accountability for our community. 

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/11/clayton-watch-fighting-to-amend-civil.html

Why this matters to Clayton — because informed citizens build a stronger community. This story sheds light on civic accountability, the importance of honest representation, and why resident voices deserve to be heard. 

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/09/why-this-matters-to-clayton-residents.html

Peeling back the curtain on Clayton — this story challenges the idea that everything is perfect and calls out neglected maintenance, budget deficits, and city leadership’s refusal to face hard truths. It’s time for real accountability.

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/08/guest-editorial-facade-of-perfection-by.html

Real results, real responsibility — this story shows how Clayton transformed its finances through disciplined budgeting, transparent leadership, and long-term planning. From a projected deficit to a $7 million surplus and the city’s first-ever two-year budget, financial stability isn’t the goal, it’s the new baseline. 

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/08/clayton-finances-real-progress-real.html

After 22 years of local coverage, The Clayton Pioneer is closing its doors, marking the end of an era in our town’s journalism. As one chapter ends, the community moves forward, with a renewed call for honest, independent local news. 

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

Don’t accept everything you read — this story uncovers what the Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury didn’t tell you about Clayton Watch’s challenges to the report, from misleading rhetoric to unconfirmed claims of misconduct. Before drawing conclusions, read the facts. 

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/05/what-grand-jury-didnt-tell-you-about.html

Special meeting, spotlight on the truth. This story reveals how Clayton’s leaders responded to the Grand Jury report, exposing what was hidden and putting accountability front and center. 

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/06/special-meeting-reveals-truth-clayton.html

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Weeds Gone Wild - A Town Divided! Never Underestimate the Impact of IncompetenceClayton has changed, and not for the better. Years of neglect have left weeds, dying landscaping, and broken maintenance turning our town into an eyesore. It’s time for real leadership and a return to the care our community deserves. 

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

Holly Tillman in Action - Videos! What’s the real side of Holly Tillman? This post lets her speak for herself, showing her words and actions in full, unfiltered videos so Clayton residents can decide whether her “new image” matches reality. 

https://www.claytonwatch.org/p/holly-tillman-in-action-her-words-not.html

Why is Clayton So Divided! This editorial looks past the surface arguments to examine the deeper issues, leadership, priorities, and trust, that are driving our community apart, and what it will take to bring Clayton back together.

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2024/04/why-is-clayton-so-divided-is-it-about.html

Political Mailer - Featuring Holly Tillman! Time has changed, and so has the spotlight on political mailers. In this update, we examine the latest developments, dissect misleading messaging, and give Clayton residents the clarity they deserve.

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2024/10/update-on-political-mailer-time-has.html

Clayton Council Responds to Civil Grand Jury Report! Holly Tillman Isolated and Exposed! A special meeting shed new light on what’s really going on in Clayton. This update reveals internal discussions, hidden facts, and community concerns that haven’t yet made headlines, because the the truth deserves to be known.

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/06/special-meeting-reveals-truth-clayton.html

After 22 years of local coverage! The Clayton Pioneer is closing its doors, marking the end of an era in our town’s journalism. As one chapter ends, the community moves forward, with a renewed call for honest, independent local news. 

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

Clayton Watch has quietly sent multiple formal letters, including a Public Information Request to Contra Costa County, calling attention to an apparent failure to publicly post correspondence related to the recent Civil Grand Jury report. As of today, the County has not responded, and Clayton Watch is preparing next steps.

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

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! Two officers from Clayton’s finest responded with quick action and courage, rushing in to save a local resident in a life-threatening situation. Their bravery shows why we trust first responders to protect our community.

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2025/01/two-officers-from-claytons-finest-save.html

Worrying and Intentional Action - You Decide! What happens when local authorities act more like secret-keepers than public servants? This piece exposes troubling, intentional actions that cut residents out of the loop on issues that affect our city — and asks: Who’s truly looking out for Clayton.

https://www.claytonwatch.org/2024/09/a-worrying-and-intentional-action-you.html

Trouble in Dodge! A recent City Council meeting in Clayton spiraled into chaos — with public speakers hurling serious accusations and triggering an abrupt halt. This story takes you inside the breakdown, the allegations, and what it says about decorum and accountability at City Hall.

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

$30,000 Survey! In March 2022, Clayton Watch criticized the decision by the Clayton City Council majority, Cloven, Tillman and Wolfe, to spend $30,000 hiring a consultant to survey residents about their willingness to support a new local tax. According to the article, that expenditure was viewed as unnecessary and redundant, given what the authors perceived as obvious: taxpayers were unlikely to approve such a tax in the face of economic uncertainty. 
https://www.claytonwatch.org/2022/03/survey.html

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