Federal Government Shutdown Coverage
Federal Shutdown Delays Release of Bay Delta Conservation Plan
October 23, 2013The California Department of Water Resources will delay the release of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan yet again. As Amy Quinton reports from Sacramento, the costly delay is a result of the federal government shutdown.
Federal Workers Head Back To Jobs As Government Reopens
October 17, 2013After two weeks of not working, furloughed employees are expected to be back at the job Thursday. But that might not be that simple.
California's Members Of Congress React To Shutdown Deal
October 16, 2013Most members of California's Congressional delegation are breathing a sigh of relief now that a deal has been struck that could reopen the federal government and extend the nation’s borrowing limit.
As It Happened: The Fight Over The Debt Ceiling, Shutdown
October 16, 2013With hours left before the country topped its borrowing authority, Congress pushed through a bipartisan measure that makes no major changes to the new health care law, ended the partial government shutdown and averted a default.
Economists Analyze Impacts of Federal Shutdown on California Economy
October 16, 2013Economists are looking back on the impacts the federal government shutdown has had on California's shaky economic recovery.
Shutdown Puts Ag Pricing on Hold
October 9, 2013California farmers and ranchers are having a tough time trying to price their crops and livestock, as the federal shutdown has closed a vital government link that helps manage supply and demand.
Boehner And Cruz, And Lew Too: Voices On The Shutdown
October 6, 2013With a government shutdown nearing its second week, there were no signs of a deal in Washington Sunday. But several leaders are speaking out about the impasse, even as they look ahead to the next battle: an Oct. 17 deadline to raise the debt ceiling.
House Passes Bill Allowing Back Pay For Furloughed Workers
October 5, 2013Federal workers who were furloughed by a government shutdown will receive back pay once they return to work, if a bill passed by the House of Representatives Saturday meets Senate approval. The White House has said it favors such a move.
Shutdown: Straggling Hikers Last Visitors Still in Yosemite
October 4, 2013Yosemite National Park is closed until further notice because of the government shutdown.
Four Things To Know On Day 4 Of The Shutdown
October 4, 2013With the partial shutdown of the federal government now into its fourth day, here are four stories to help bring us all up to speed:
Airshow Continues Despite Shutdown, Sequestration
Fri, Oct 04, 2013
Despite the federal government shutdown, the annual California Capital Airshow will go on as scheduled this weekend in Sacramento.
Federal Shutdown Hindering Civil Suits and Criminal Prosecutions
Thu, Oct 03, 2013
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Sacramento says the federal shutdown is making it tough to fulfill the duties assigned.
On Day 3 Of Shutdown, It's Deja Vu All Over Again
Thu, Oct 03, 2013
The partial shutdown continues. The two sides haven't publicly shifted their positions. So once again we turn to that sage of the baseball diamond, Yogi Berra, for the best line on the news that keeps repeating.
Shutdown A Teachable Moment At Some Schools
Thu, Oct 03, 2013
Some Sacramento area teachers are using the federal government shutdown as a teachable moment.
Insurance Exchanges Roll Out Despite Government Shutdown
Wed, Oct 02, 2013
While Northern California Republicans are demanding a delay of the Affordable Care Act, the White House moved forward with its plan to open up health insurance exchanges today.
Shutdown Solution? There's None To Be Seen Just Yet
Wed, Oct 02, 2013
The impasse continues, with no negotiations scheduled. Meanwhile, parts of the federal government remain closed. Latest development: The White House says President Obama has canceled some of the stops on a trip to Asia he's set to start on Saturday.
U.S. Government Shutdown In Photos
Wed, Oct 02, 2013
A look at how the U.S. government shutdown through the lens of photographers across the country - part of NPR's special coverage of the shutdown.
Prolonged Federal Shutdown Could Hamper California Unemployment Benefits (1)
Tue, Oct 01, 2013
California’s Employment Development Department could be facing new problems if the federal shutdown drags on. The EDD only recently overcame sequestration cuts, computer problems and staff furloughs.
Federal Shutdown Shuts Down National Forest and Fall Festival
Tue, Oct 01, 2013
The federal government shut down is affecting some operations within National Forests. The offices at Plumas National Forest are closed and an annual festival has been cancelled.
No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins
Tue, Oct 01, 2013
With lawmakers in Washington at loggerheads over the same issues they've been arguing about for more than five years, about 800,000 federal workers are being told to stay home. Essential services will continue.
Shutdown Begins After Congress Fails In Spending Compromise
Mon, Sep 30, 2013
House Republicans and Senate Democrats could not reach agreement by the midnight deadline on a spending bill to keep the government operating, triggering an immediate shutdown of nonessential services and the furlough of nonessential personnel.
Gov't Shutdown Could Harm California's Recovering Economy
Mon, Sep 30, 2013
California programs and services wouldn’t take a big hit from a federal government shutdown, at least not at first. But state budget watchers still say California has a lot to lose from the standoff in Washington.
U.S. Army Corps Will Furlough Some If Government Shuts Down
Mon, Sep 30, 2013