Throughout November, a bright and sparkly pink Christmas tree will sit in a front window of Outdoor Davis, the downtown store on the corner of Second and F streets. Covered in glittery lights and colorful jewels, the tree will serve as another piece of public art for the Davis community to enjoy, while also raising […]

Teresa Ramirez moved to the United States from Mexico when she was 8 years old. She recalls asking her father at the time, “Why are we doing this? Why are we leaving our country?” His answer: “Because I want you to have an education.” The family settled in east Oakland, and were, in Ramirez’s words, […]

What is a Cal Grant? Cal Grants are entitlements funded by the state of California. The awards do not have to be paid back. How to apply for a Cal Grant: * Complete and submit the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is a federal form that must […]

Today * Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to try a free yoga class from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at FIT House, 630 Pena Dr., Suite 500. The introductory class, Yoga for Young People, will continue every Tuesday at the same time for a fee. Students will learn breath control as a tool to […]