Find out what government offices and other services are closed for Thanksgiving Day, and may be closed on Friday, too.

California’s $17.5 billion prison system is over budget, contributing to a projected state deficit. Some groups want him to close more prisons.

Over the past three summers, the restrooms, campground, visitor center, main gates and other facilities have been closed. People could still access the park by hiking along the Rubicon Trail from Emerald Bay State Park to the south, or reach a beach if they sailed there in a boat.

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Last spring, Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe was on the brink of closure, after a series of financial mishaps left it bleeding cash. In May, the hospital announced that it ...

GOVERNMENT OFFICES: Federal, state, county and city offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. MAIL DELIVERY: None Thursday, but mail will be delivered on Friday. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: Banks, savings and loans and credit unions will be closed Thursday, with some opening on Friday.

The California Highway Patrol closed Airport Drive between State and Roberts Road Saturday night due to flooding in the road way.Drivers are being asked to use