SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The U.S. government is shut down Wednesday after Congress failed to reach an agreement on a spending bill by the midnight deadline. The shutdown is having a big impact on ...

NEW BEDFORD — While the federal government shutdown that took effect Oct. 1 will impact “non-essential” services, ICE activities in New Bedford and Fall River will likely not be affected. According to ...

Another federal holiday is coming up. Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, happens every year in October. Who gets a day off on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day? What’s open, and ...

Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is a federal holiday observed in October. Federal offices, banks, and the USPS will be closed, though some private delivery services will operate.

The Desert Bar, an off-the-grid saloon near Parker, Arizona, opens for its seasonal run in October. Patrons should use a high-clearance vehicle to navigate the unpaved road to the remote location. The ...

During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational. The employees who staff those critical programs do not get paid for their work until ...

A federal government shutdown started at midnight after President Donald Trump and Congress couldn't come to an agreement on legislation to keep the government operating. About 800,000 federal ...

A federal government shutdown began after a standoff between President Trump and Congress over health care funding. National parks will remain partially open with reduced services, but over 60% of ...

Columbus Day is coming up in mid-October Over the past decade or so, many states have chosen to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place of or in addition to Columbus Day Retail stores, grocery ...