Joshua Tree Nonprofit Concerned About Possible Government Shutdown

Joshua Tree nonprofit concerned about possible government shutdown

The nonprofit "Friends of Joshua Tree" is concerned that if a government shutdown happens this week, it would negatively impact the park, similar to what happened the last time there was a shutdown. So, if there is another shutdown, the organization is now urging officials to keep the gates of the park locked. "The parks are like giant museums, and you wouldn't leave the Smithsonian open or your local museum in your local community open. You wou…

CA prepares for possible federal government shutdown

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 25, 2025. Photo by Alex Brandon, AP Photo Filthy bathrooms. It’s among the things retired law enforcement park ranger John Lauretig remembers about the last government shutdown. National Parks staff were furloughed, but the parks remained open from December 2018 through January 2019, leading to a human waste problem: There was a half-ton of human waste alo…

Local organizations preparing for possible government shutdown

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some local agencies are preparing for the possibility of a federal government shutdown. Due to Congress having yet to agree on a new federal budget, the Chattanooga Area Food Bank is preparing for the possibility of an increase in demand for their services. They say during previous shutdowns, they’ve seen a spike in demand due to federal employees being furloughed. The Food Bank says they’re ready in case a deal is not…