Budget Approved, Bank Robbery & Amtrak Tragedy

What was with that rain on Tuesdsay?

In a week characterized mostly by moderate temperatures in the high 80s, we were treated to hours of heavy rain on Tuesday. And then, by yesterday afternoon, we were climbing back up to 100 degrees again. Werid.

While the those temperates swung spastically back and forth, plenty of news rolled out. Here are a few stories from the past week:

The UC Davis student has gone from surrendering to immigration services, to being granted a stay, to being invited to Washington, D.C. to speak in support of the Dream Act.

Patch examines FDIC data showing the amount stored in local banks.

This video tutorial shows how to create a free user account on any Patch site.

Most people were annoyed by the rain. Snails, on the other hand, took advantage of it.

The female was described as being in her mid-40s with red hair.

Are the dramatic savings necessary, or could they be "disastrous," as one councilmember said?

UC Davis student Mandeep Chahal, who was almost deported, spoke at the event and was honored as the ceremony's "valedictorian."

The UC Davis student and the famous Washington Post journalist discuss their illegal status in D.C.

The passenger train was pulling into the Depot.

The death comes after months of discussion about safe railroad crossing near downtown.

Over 80 pounds of waste were diverted from landfills in the form of bottle bricks for this bench project.