Nancy Pelosi, Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, will launch graduation season at the University of California, Davis, on Friday with a commencement address at the School of Law, where more than 200 students will receive law degrees.

Twelve other commencement ceremonies will follow between now and June 16, during which the university will recognize some 8,000 graduates with undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in fields ranging from nursing and veterinary medicine to humanities and agricultural sciences.

For the first time this year, degrees will also be awarded to graduates of the university's new master's of public accountancy program.

Live and on-demand webcasts of each of the commencements will be available.

Pelosi will speak at the School of Law commencement at 4 p.m. at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts... Read More

Cher-Ann Texter

Jocelyn Console Table

Project Details

Easy to follow, Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Jocelyn Console Table! I love this cute little gal and with that bit of storage, she is that much more functional! Love that! Xx... Rayan

Estimated Cost

$75-$100

Dimensions Tools

• Tape Measure
• Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
• Drill
• Countersink bit for drill
• Square
• Sander
• Kreg Jig
• Brad nailer

Lumber

• 6 – 2x2 at 8’
• 1 – 2x3 at 8’
• 1 scrap of 2x4 at 20”
• 2 sheets of ¾” plywood

Materials... Read More

Value Guru

Are you fired up for backyard barbeques but fearful of your budget going up in smoke? Thanks to The Whole Deal® value guide, it’s easy to get the fire going without burning a hole in your pocket.

Fire Up Flavor

Saving money shouldn’t mean skimping on taste – especially when summer offers some of the year’s best bites. Here are three budget recipes that make the most of the season and The Whole Deal’s savings. Bonus: they each have only five ingredients and ring in at under $4 per serving!... Read More

1. Grilled Sausage and Pepper Salad.