Sunday Commentary: The City of Davis Has a Problem – Three of Them Simultaneously, the Triple Crisis
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – This week the Davis City Council voted to…
Vice Mayor Expresses Concern about Patwin Closures and Housing
On Thursday, Davis Vice Mayor Bapu Vaitla posted the following on Patwin and housing concerns. From Vice…
Sunday Commentary: Superintendent Matt Best Is Sounding the Alarm on Lack of New Housing and Impact on Schools – Will the Community Pay Attention?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – I happened to be meeting with a long-time…
DJUSD Superintendent Reassures Nervous Parents No School Closure Imminent, but Warns of the Long Term Effects of Lack of New Housing in Davis
by David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – All week parents were up in arms, worried…
Sunday Commentary: Measure N Passed – Now What? Focus Will Turn Back to Declining Enrollment and Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Beth Bourne and Michael Harrington separately attempted to…
DJUSD Answers Critical Questions about Out-of-District Transfers and Finances
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – One of the big misconceptions is the role…
Commentary: The School District Has to Get in Front of This Issue and Quickly
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – This issue might be the biggest threat to…
Commentary: The School District Is Fiscally Vulnerable Like Never Before
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The school district is seeking to renew its…
Commentary: Harrington Letter Repeats Faulty Information on School Financing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It is nice to see our old friend,…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Future of Davis Is on the Line This Week, Stay Tuned
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It seems like, since the pandemic, the council…
Vanguard Weekly Council Question: Week 5 – Declining Enrollment
In May, there will be a special election to fill the vacancy in the 3rd District left…
Commentary: It’s Not Just Housing That’s Going to Save DJUSD, It’s Jobs and That Means… Economic Development
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – A key question that I have coming out…
Sunday Commentary: The Community Must Act Now to Preserve Our Schools and Ultimately What Makes Davis Great
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – For years now the Vanguard has been warning…
Council Receives Declining Enrollment Presentation, Vows to Work with District
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – DJUSD Superintendent Matt Best delivered a message that…
Superintendent to Present to Council Update on DJUSD Demographics and Student Population Forecast
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On Tuesday, DJUSD Superintendent Matt Best will present…
Commentary: Our Great Davis Schools Are in Trouble
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – For a number of years I have been…
Commentary: Measure J Is Firmly in Place, Community Discussion Should Focus on Schools and Equity Issues
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – There seems to be a notion in some…
Council and School District Look at Ways to Work Together to Stabilize Enrollment, Address Housing for Young Families
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – At a recent two-by-two between the city and…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why Declining Enrollment is Something of a Concern to This Community
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – For years we have justified growth control policies…
Monday Morning Thoughts: School District About to Head Back into the Red
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – It should be good news, despite fears of the need…
