So This Happened…Week of June 16-23, 2025
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (June 24, 2025) — Clayton Mayor Kim Trupiano and Vice Mayor Jeff Wan will respond to a Civil Grand Jury report at a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24.
After an investigation into high staff turnover and possible legal violations by the City Council, the Grand Jury listed recommendations for the city to implement by Dec. 1.
Meanwhile, homeowners in Clayton’s Oakhurst development narrowly approved a fee increase for the Geological Hazard Abatement District (GHAD. The funds help monitor, prevent and respond to issues like soil erosion and landslides in the hillside neighborhoods. *Pete: new story here
“The work of the district is essential for the safety and well-being of our community,” noted resident Nancy Beaver.
However, resident Glenn Miller, criticized the voting process and called out spending on “a bogus consultant.”
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Top firefighter: After becoming a captain as a firefighter-EMT, Theresa Watkins relaunched her career as a firefighter-paramedic. One year later, she earned the position of fire engineer-paramedic – along with the honor of being the Kiwanis’ Firefighter of the Year.
“Theresa is the consummate ideal that every fire chief would want. If I could clone her 100 times over, I would,” said Chief Lewis Broschard.
More local news
Here are some other stories the Pioneer covered recently:
4th of July: Events happening across Concord, Pleasant Hill, Clayton.
Station 90.5 KVHS: End of an era for local radio.
In sports: De La Salle caps year with two Northern California titles, and Clayton Valley Charter hosts nine teams at first Scholastic eSports Invitational.
Rainbow Community Center: Staff demand board member’s removal and censure.
Clayton Museum: Garden honors beloved volunteer Rory Richmond.
Pulse of Concord: Finishing view of survey 251.
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Bev Britton
Bev Britton graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of North Dakota and moved to the Bay Area with her soon-to-be husband Jim in 1986. She was features editor at the Contra Costa Times in Walnut Creek before becoming managing editor of the Contra Costa Sun in Lafayette in 1995. She retired from newsrooms in 2001, but an ad for the Clayton Pioneer drew her back in. The family moved to Lake Wildwood in the Gold Country a few years ago - but working at the Pioneer keeps her in touch with her old neighborhoods in Concord and Clayton.