Clayton’s had a busy summer

CLAYTON, CA (August 15, 2024) — The City Council is finalizing the interview process for a city manager. This effort is moving along very well, and we should have a finalist selected soon. We will keep you posted.

The Clayton celebrated Independence Day, July 4th with our annual parade downtown. It was very well attended. The Parade featured Ed Moresi, owner of Ed’s Mudville Grill and Moresi’s Chophouse as Grand Marshall.

The parade also continued the celebration of Clayton’s 60th anniversary of incorporation.

The morning started early with the Clayton Valley Rotary Pancake Breakfast held at Endeavor Hall–an excellent way to start the day’s events.

Our 17th Annual Concerts in The Grove Season continues its fantastic start. The entertainment has been excellent. And, the attendance has been very good. The season opened with Leo Vigil and the Rockin’ Horns, then, R.W. Smith and the California Cowboys, the Mixed Nuts and Pride & Joy.

Sadly, the heat caused cancellation of the July 6 concert when Strange Brew was set to perform. It’s still up in the air whether they will be rescheduled at the end of this season or have them return in 2025.

In any event, be sure to come out and join us at The Grove Park to attend at least one of the remaining two concerts. Visit the city’s website at Claytonca.gov for the complete schedule.

The Clayton Classic Car Show will conclude its season on Sat., Sept. 21 and will feature many “Low Rider” cars on display. We also plan to have a Mariachi Band perform to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.

Clayton celebrated the National Night Out Aug 6 at the Clayton Community Park. The event was sponsored by the Clayton Police Department. The community enjoyed seeing the police vehicles on display and hearing about our police department and its role in keeping Clayton safe. Also, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) representatives provided very important safety information and preparedness tips to the attendees.

Fire Station 11 provided a close-up look at fire equipment.

As mayor, I will continue to work hard to maintain Clayton’s small town charm and character while running an open and transparent local government.

You can reach out to me directly with any questions or concerns at 925-673-7316 or JimD@claytonca.gov.