New Report Projects Sharp Enrollment Decline in DJUSD without New Housing
The Davis Joint Unified School District has projected a decline in student enrollment over the next decade, but housing development could potentially reverse this trend.
Ballot Arguments and City Attorney’s Analysis Released for Village Farms, Setting Stage for High-Stakes Davis Vote
Measure V, a proposed development of the Village Farms project, has been placed on the ballot by the Davis City Council and is now in the public phase, setting the stage for a consequential land-use vote in Davis.
Public Review Period Opens for Willowgrove Project in Davis
The City of Davis has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Willowgrove Project, a 1,250-unit mixed-use development that would convert 232 acres of farmland into residential, retail, and commercial space, and includes a 45-day public comment period running from Nov. 10, 2025, to Jan. 2, 2026.
DJUSD to Preview Community Outreach Plan as District Faces Potential Steep Enrollment Declines
The Davis Joint Unified School District is facing a potential decline of 1,000 students over the next decade due to lower birth rates and high housing costs, and is exploring options to adjust school boundaries and potentially close schools in order to maintain financial viability and quality programming.
Sunday Commentary: The Future of Davis Schools Hangs on Housing—and the Fate of Measure J
The Davis Joint Unified School District is facing a potential loss of 1,000 students over the next decade, and the fate of the district’s schools rests in the hands of Davis voters, who will decide in 2026 whether to approve two major housing developments, while the city’s Measure J restriction on housing development remains a barrier to growth.
Developer Files a Second Challenge to DJUSD School Impact Fees over Palomino Place Project
Palomino Place, LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Davis Joint Unified School District, challenging the district’s decision to impose the maximum statutory developer fee of $5.17 per square foot of residential construction on the Palomino Place project, alleging that the district has misrepresented the actual need for new school facilities and that the fee is unconstitutional.
Palomino Developer Threatens Legal Action over DJUSD Developer Fees
Davis developer Dave Taormino is challenging the Davis Joint Unified School District’s decision to increase developer fees on his Palomino Place project, alleging the district violated state law and reneged on a written agreement, with the dispute now headed to court.
Op-ED | On Education, Accountability, and the Price of Pretending: Part One
The Davis Joint Unified School District is being sued for imposing a fee on new development that exceeds the legal limit of what can be charged to help fund school facilities, and for using the fee to fund salaries, enrichment, and maintenance of existing structures, rather than for construction or reconstruction of new facilities.
Colorado Report Shows How the Lack of Affordable Housing Is Driving Teachers Out of Their Schools — Including Here in Davis
The Keystone Policy Center’s report reveals that Colorado educators are being forced out of the profession due to unaffordable housing costs, while the Davis Joint Unified School District is also facing similar challenges, leading to increased pressure on district resources and enrollment.
Op-Ed | Myths, Misconceptions, and Misinformation Used to Push the Poor Choices We’re Handed by Measure J/R/D
Measure J/R/D is a simple voting system that has led to poor choices, while a community-driven amendment could provide a better solution to addressing the housing shortage in Davis.
OP-ED: Let Davis Decide on School Safety—Not the Grand Jury
The Yolo County Grand Jury has again criticized the Davis Joint Unified School District’s school safety procedures, but the district has already implemented many of the suggested changes and is committed to a safe and secure learning environment.
Yolo County Grand Jury Highlights School Safety Concerns in Davis Joint USD
The Yolo County Grand Jury has released a report raising concerns about school safety in the Davis Joint Unified School District, recommending improved site cameras, locked classroom doors, and a fencing project to better control access to school campuses.
Op-Ed | Davis’ Housing Shortages Lead to Increased Commuting and Inequality
Davis, California’s progressive values are contradicted by its refusal to build enough housing for its own UC Davis workforce, leading to increased commuting distances, traffic congestion, and environmental sustainability issues.
Letter: Concerns about Discrimination and Underrepresentation in Yolo County Schools Raised
Native parents have expressed concerns about the Davis Joint Unified School District’s treatment of their children, including discrimination and the lack of cultural sensitivity training for staff and administration, and have asked for improvements to the curriculum and the removal of culturally inappropriate texts.