So This Happened…Week of Oct. 24 through 30, 2022

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 30, 2022) — Clayton officials have begun the search for a new city manager, after Reina Schwartz said she would leave the post Feb. 3, 2023. “It has been an honor to serve as Clayton’s city manager,” she said, adding: I have determined I must now focus on my family obligations.”

Mental health concerns: Blame the pandemic – along with today’s high-tech environment – for the increase in people saying they have “any mental illness.” “While the Computer Age has made truly incredible things simply routine, it has also exacted a terrible price on the young,” writes Pioneer columnist Nathalie Montijo.

Grab the popcorn: There’s still time to get your scare on by watching “Halloween Ends,” featuring a top-notch opening scene, or one of the other movies that Pioneer columnist Jeff Mellinger recommends.

More stories

Here are some other stories the Pioneer covered recently:

From the police: Pleasant Hill police make arrest in ATM robbery, and the Concord PD arrest report.

The sports scene: Pioneer Athlete Spotlight on Ashten Adkins, plus a high school football update.

“Forbidden Broadway” one of Clayton Theatre’s greatest hits.

Meet a Concord musician who doesn’t let blindness thwart her ambitions.

Concord’s VIPs program a shining example of integrity.

Election may foretell scary times ahead.

White Pony Express launches holiday Star Program.

Concord’s “State Streets” residents a friendly bunch.

Share your holiday spirit with an ornament in the Pioneer.

Ladybugs are back at East Bay Parks

Install these drought-tolerant plants this fall.

Johnson & Johnson handbook touted good hygiene – along with its products.

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