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But when she asked her landlord to fix a couple of appliances two years ago, Younathan said he blamed the wear and tear on the constant presence of children in the house.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then, he gave her an ultimatum.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“He stated that I could stay, but not the day care,” Younathan said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When she balked at his demand, Younathan said the landlord retaliated by serving her an eviction notice, which gave her less than three months to move out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She filed a housing discrimination complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, \u003ca href=\"https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/2025/10/02/after-eviction-notice-state-secures-settlement-protecting-rights-of-childcare-providers/\">which announced last week\u003c/a> that the landlord agreed to a settlement, paying her $80,000 in damages and undergoing training on fair housing laws.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059185\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059185\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-02-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-02-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-02-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-02-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mariam Younathan plays with the children attending the day care at her home in Manteca on Oct. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Landlord Jose Escamilla Sanchez denies any wrongdoing, according to his attorney, Anthony Gonsalves, and only agreed to settle to avoid incurring more legal costs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“He and his family have been traumatized by this entire process. The result of this baseless complaint and flawed findings will result in my client suffering economic hardship,” Gonsalves wrote in an email to KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The settlement is one of the first that California’s Civil Rights Department has reached in \u003ca href=\"https://www.childcarelaw.org/child-care-providers/housing-rights/\">enforcing a state law\u003c/a> intended to deter landlords, homeowners’ associations and other housing providers from refusing to rent to in-home child care providers.[aside postID=news_12058787 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/240517-TKBilingualLearners-135-BL_qut-1020x680.jpg']The law also forbids cities and counties from imposing business fees or zoning permits in order to use the property for an in-home day care\u003cem>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lawmakers enacted the law six years ago to encourage more providers to open after the 2008 housing market collapse led to a nearly 30% drop in \u003ca href=\"https://rrnetwork.org/assets/general-files/California.pdf\">licensed child care homes\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But despite these protections, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.childcarelaw.org/\">Child Care Law Center\u003c/a> in Berkeley reports that it continues to receive complaints — 81 so far this year — from in-home child care providers who said they experienced housing discrimination or unlawful requirements from their local government.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There is no doubt that people are being dissuaded or prevented from providing this kind of service because of a lack of understanding of the law, both the rights of child care providers and the obligations of landlords,” said Kevin Kish, director of the state Civil Rights Department.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After getting the eviction notice, Younathan said she tried to relocate and contacted several people who listed their homes for rent on Zillow. She said they either didn’t reply or outright told her they don’t allow tenants to run an in-home day care.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059409\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059409\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251009-Child-Care-Discrimination-KQED.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251009-Child-Care-Discrimination-KQED.jpeg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251009-Child-Care-Discrimination-KQED-160x120.jpeg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251009-Child-Care-Discrimination-KQED-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Since the housing market collapse in 2008, California has lost nearly 30% of licensed family child care homes, according to state data analyzed by the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network. The state is far from rebuilding this type of child care option for families. Between 2021 and 2023, the number of family child care homes increased by 0.3%. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of California Child Care Resource & Referral Network)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I was like, ‘Just so you know, we have rights as child care providers. You can’t not rent to me just because of that,” she said. “But do I go after every person that refused me? How do I go about doing that?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pressure took a toll on her mental health. Younathan said she worried about not finding another house to continue serving the eight families that relied on her for child care. The job helped her support her 84-year-old father and college-age daughter, who live in the house with her.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not just losing your home. I’m losing my income, I’m losing my business,” she said. “I went through a lot. I’ve never experienced anxiety in my life, and my daughter got to see me have panic attacks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059189\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059189\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-11-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-11-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-11-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-11-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The neighborhood in Manteca where Mariam Younathan lives on Oct. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Younathan hired an attorney to help her stay in the house until she could find another rental. Then a neighbor told her about a house being built less than a mile away. Younathan’s brother helped her buy it, and she moved in a year ago.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, Sanchez fixed up his house and rented it out “at today’s fair market rental value,” his lawyer said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Younathan said she’s relieved, but still recovering from her ordeal. She said she still sees a therapist for anxiety.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not something easy just to get over, it’s going to take time,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059188\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059188\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-09-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-09-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-09-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-09-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ezariah (left) and Jaxson play together at Mariam Younathan’s day care at her home in Manteca on Oct. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When she moved to her new home, the inspection and license renewal process delayed her reopening by a month. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When she balked at his demand, Younathan said the landlord retaliated by serving her an eviction notice, which gave her less than three months to move out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She filed a housing discrimination complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, \u003ca href=\"https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/2025/10/02/after-eviction-notice-state-secures-settlement-protecting-rights-of-childcare-providers/\">which announced last week\u003c/a> that the landlord agreed to a settlement, paying her $80,000 in damages and undergoing training on fair housing laws.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059185\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059185\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-02-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-02-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-02-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-02-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mariam Younathan plays with the children attending the day care at her home in Manteca on Oct. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Landlord Jose Escamilla Sanchez denies any wrongdoing, according to his attorney, Anthony Gonsalves, and only agreed to settle to avoid incurring more legal costs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“He and his family have been traumatized by this entire process. The result of this baseless complaint and flawed findings will result in my client suffering economic hardship,” Gonsalves wrote in an email to KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The settlement is one of the first that California’s Civil Rights Department has reached in \u003ca href=\"https://www.childcarelaw.org/child-care-providers/housing-rights/\">enforcing a state law\u003c/a> intended to deter landlords, homeowners’ associations and other housing providers from refusing to rent to in-home child care providers.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>The law also forbids cities and counties from imposing business fees or zoning permits in order to use the property for an in-home day care\u003cem>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lawmakers enacted the law six years ago to encourage more providers to open after the 2008 housing market collapse led to a nearly 30% drop in \u003ca href=\"https://rrnetwork.org/assets/general-files/California.pdf\">licensed child care homes\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But despite these protections, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.childcarelaw.org/\">Child Care Law Center\u003c/a> in Berkeley reports that it continues to receive complaints — 81 so far this year — from in-home child care providers who said they experienced housing discrimination or unlawful requirements from their local government.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There is no doubt that people are being dissuaded or prevented from providing this kind of service because of a lack of understanding of the law, both the rights of child care providers and the obligations of landlords,” said Kevin Kish, director of the state Civil Rights Department.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After getting the eviction notice, Younathan said she tried to relocate and contacted several people who listed their homes for rent on Zillow. She said they either didn’t reply or outright told her they don’t allow tenants to run an in-home day care.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059409\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059409\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251009-Child-Care-Discrimination-KQED.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251009-Child-Care-Discrimination-KQED.jpeg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251009-Child-Care-Discrimination-KQED-160x120.jpeg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251009-Child-Care-Discrimination-KQED-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Since the housing market collapse in 2008, California has lost nearly 30% of licensed family child care homes, according to state data analyzed by the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network. The state is far from rebuilding this type of child care option for families. Between 2021 and 2023, the number of family child care homes increased by 0.3%. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of California Child Care Resource & Referral Network)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I was like, ‘Just so you know, we have rights as child care providers. You can’t not rent to me just because of that,” she said. “But do I go after every person that refused me? How do I go about doing that?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pressure took a toll on her mental health. Younathan said she worried about not finding another house to continue serving the eight families that relied on her for child care. The job helped her support her 84-year-old father and college-age daughter, who live in the house with her.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not just losing your home. I’m losing my income, I’m losing my business,” she said. “I went through a lot. I’ve never experienced anxiety in my life, and my daughter got to see me have panic attacks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059189\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059189\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-11-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-11-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-11-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-11-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The neighborhood in Manteca where Mariam Younathan lives on Oct. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Younathan hired an attorney to help her stay in the house until she could find another rental. Then a neighbor told her about a house being built less than a mile away. Younathan’s brother helped her buy it, and she moved in a year ago.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, Sanchez fixed up his house and rented it out “at today’s fair market rental value,” his lawyer said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Younathan said she’s relieved, but still recovering from her ordeal. She said she still sees a therapist for anxiety.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not something easy just to get over, it’s going to take time,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059188\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059188\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-09-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-09-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-09-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251008-CHILDCARE-DISCRIMINATION-MD-09-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ezariah (left) and Jaxson play together at Mariam Younathan’s day care at her home in Manteca on Oct. 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When she moved to her new home, the inspection and license renewal process delayed her reopening by a month. Most of her families found alternative child care during that period and have since returned, she said, but some left permanently as a result of the disruption.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lynn Sherman, a parent whose son attends Younathan’s day care, said she took time off without pay from her law enforcement job when relatives couldn’t help her out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s hard to find a reputable person or somebody that you trust with your kids, so the fact that I was able to leave him [at Younathan’s day care] and not have to worry if he’s going to be OK meant a great deal to me,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sherman called Younathan “my backbone,” and said that without the sometimes 10 to 11 hours of care that she provides for her son, “I wouldn’t be able to do what I get to do for a living.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>For her series \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/californiafoodways\">California Foodways\u003c/a>, Lisa Morehouse is reporting a story about food and farming from each of California’s 58 counties.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you stand on the edge of Vallejo’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12023708/surprising-ways-former-bay-area-military-bases-are-transforming-and-why-it-takes-so-long\">Mare Island, on the mouth of the Napa River, \u003c/a>and look out over the water, you can’t help but feel tiny.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To the right are imposing cranes and dry docks that look like the world’s biggest bathtubs. Two huge metal frames called gantries loom overhead.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Behind you is a beautiful and weird collection of structures: warehouses, grand Victorians and a number of empty brick buildings that look like they have stories to tell.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since the beginning of this year, some of those buildings have been home to \u003ca href=\"https://redwoodempirewhiskey.com/\">Redwood Empire Whiskey\u003c/a> — the drink company’s new headquarters for distilling and entertaining.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kunjan Joshi, Redwood Empire’s general manager, said that everyone who visits asks the same thing: “What was this place? What significance does it have?\u003cstrong>”\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The short answer: it was the first Naval base on the West Coast, opened in 1854.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058771\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-16-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058771\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-16-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-16-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-16-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-16-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kunjan Joshi, manager of the Redwood Empire hospitality building, poses for a photo on Mare Island in Vallejo on Oct. 2, 2025. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And during World War II, Mare Island was one of the\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101864153/forum-on-the-road-the-past-present-and-future-of-mare-island-naval-base\"> busiest Naval facilities\u003c/a> in the world. They built nearly 400 ships and repaired 1200 more. After the war, they built 17 nuclear submarines here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Now we’re here selling whiskey on the same spot,” Joshi said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>California bourbon today\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The trees in Sonoma County inspire the distillery’s name, where the company began making whiskey 10 years ago. When it outgrew that facility, Redwood Empire bought out the Savage & Cook distillery on Mare Island in Vallejo and moved in at the beginning of the year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Joshi joined the team soon after. Born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, he came to Castro Valley as a teenager, then moved to the East Coast to play in a metal band — he still has a pierced lip and a skull ring.[aside postID=news_12042713 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250301-ANDERSONVALLEYGRANGE-01-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg']Back East, he got a job at a distillery in Nantucket. “And ever since then, I’ve only been working in the beer, wine and whiskey world. I only drink on the job,” he said, laughing. “I don’t drink at home at all. I only drink at the job.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the distillery’s events space, Joshi pointed out the brick walls, original from the 1800s, and a concrete vault in the middle of the building.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I was told this used to be where they kept a lot of old spy files during the Cold War,” Joshi added.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The next stop on the tour is the distillery, where Jeff Duckhorn, Redwood’s Master Distiller, explains how bourbon and scotch fit into the greater whiskey family. “Both bourbon and scotch are types of whiskey.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Technically, it can only be called bourbon if it’s made from more than 51% corn and produced in the U.S.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We would be a very small producer in Kentucky. Here in the state of California, we’re one of the largest.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Californians have made whiskey since the Gold Rush, but craft bourbon has taken off in the last couple decades — with as many as 150 distilleries in the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So what is California bourbon today?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think that’s kind of the beauty of it for us is that we get to help define that,” Duckhorn said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058774\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-21-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058774\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-21-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-21-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-21-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-21-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Redwood Empire Master Blender Lauren Patz, and Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn, right, pose for a photo in the Redwood Empire barrel room, on Mare Island in Vallejo on Oct. 2, 2025. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>To make the grain mixture for their bourbon, Redwood Empire sources corn, rye, wheat and other grains from the Sacramento Valley, delivered by trucks weekly and sorted into three huge silos. They mill 10,000 pounds of it a day, according to Master Blender Lauren Patz.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s almost like pastry flour when it comes out of there,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That “flour” is then deposited into what’s called a mashtun — which Duckhorn described as “a very sexy, large stainless tank. It looks kind of like an R2-D2.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They then add water and enzymes, heat it up and cool it down to “create the perfect environment for the yeast to do what they need to do.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The mixture gets fermented, distilled and then pumped into barrels, where it will age a minimum of five years.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mare Island’s slow and steady renaissance\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Redwood Empire is now part of what developers are marketing as Mare Island’s “Wet Mile” — along with a coffee shop, wine bar and brewery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Local historian Mel Orpilla had several relatives who used to work in these buildings. He shakes his head when he imagines what they would make of these new businesses.[aside postID=news_12047368 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/250702-OaklandProduceMarket-13-BL_qed.jpg']“You know, those old Filipino men, they were hard drinkers,” Orpilla said. “My dad and his brothers, they loved their whiskey. They loved their beer. But I don’t think it would have ever been part of their reality that Mare Island would turn into the Wet Mile.”\u003cem> \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Migrants came from around the country and world to work on Mare Island. Vallejo is still one of the most \u003ca href=\"https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2019/02/12/vallejo-is-diverse-but-segregated-new-study-finds/\">diverse\u003c/a> places in the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Diversity comes from the employees that were hired to work on Mare Island,” Orpiilla said. “So during the Great Depression, there was an exodus of people from the Deep South, mainly African Americans who came to work on Mare Island.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There were Dust Bowl migrants from Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And, “Filipinos were recruited, also, to work in Mare Island,” Orpilla said, including his dad and uncles, who were barely adults when they moved here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And I always wonder how difficult it must have been for them to leave their family and their friends. In the Philippines, they were farmers and fishermen, and it was a hard life, and I’m sure that they thought they could do better here in America,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By 1932, Orpilla’s relatives were all working on Mare Island. As unskilled laborers, they’d be assigned to a shop in the shipyard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Shop 32 had a lot of Filipinos in it,” Orpilla said. They unloaded box cars, swept the shops, took orders. Whatever needed to be done, they would do it. And my father did that until the day he retired in 1972.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12023594\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1026px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12023594\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1026\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago.jpg 1026w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago-800x636.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago-1020x811.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago-160x127.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The USS Chicago being prepared for launching on Mare Island, April 8, 1930. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Mare Island Historic Park Foundation)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058769\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-6-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058769\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-6-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-6-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-6-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-6-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mel Orpilla poses for a photo on Mare Island in Vallejo on Oct. 2, 2025. His father and two uncles began working in the Navy shipyard in 1932. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“But no matter what job you had at Mare Island, even if it was an unskilled laborer, it was a living wage. And these men [could] buy houses and raise families with that salary. They were civilian employees on Mare Island.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The Navy made the weather around here,” said Kent Fortner, the board president of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.mihpf.org/\">Mare Island Historic Park Foundation\u003c/a>. “If you can imagine, up to 50,000 people worked on Mare Island and the town of Vallejo was only 70,000. So it was the economic engine. It was the governmental engine. It was everything around Vallejo.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And then suddenly that was all taken away,” Fortner said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 1996, the Navy base \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101864153/forum-on-the-road-the-past-present-and-future-of-mare-island-naval-base\">closed\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Of course, the economy in Vallejo suffered because people were moving out. Businesses that relied on the people that worked at Mare Island had to close shop. Vallejo started changing dramatically,” Mel Orpilla said[aside postID=news_12029568 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250308_BESANS-MARKET_DMB_00963-KQED-1020x680.jpg']Since the Navy left, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12023708/surprising-ways-former-bay-area-military-bases-are-transforming-and-why-it-takes-so-long\">Mare Island has grappled with environmental contamination\u003c/a>. Clean up and renovation have taken decades longer, and been much more expensive, than originally anticipated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Orpilla believes in Mare Island’s slow and steady renaissance. Along with the Wet Mile, there are other businesses on the island: a university for health sciences, soundstages for films and manufacturers of modular apartments and boats.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I sometimes wish I could go to sleep and wake up 20 years in the future,” Orpilla said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For now, he knows what it’s like to celebrate Mare Island with the whole Vallejo community.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Growing up, he said, when a ship launched, his family and neighbors would gather across the Mare Island Strait, “watching it from that side as it slipped into the water after the governor’s wife or whatever dignitary cracked the champagne bottle to christen it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And I think what made it special is everyone in Vallejo has somebody that worked in Mare Island, and everybody was proud to be part of that effort. Even though they may not have directly worked on the submarine or the ship, it was still a pride that it came from Mare Island and our dads work there.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Now it’s sort of coming back through entrepreneurship, through efforts to retain history, to package history,” Kent Fortner said, “and just a whole new group of artisans that are coming to inhabit these amazing buildings that we’re standing around.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058767\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-3-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058767\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-3-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1294\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-3-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-3-KQED-160x104.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-3-KQED-1536x994.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kent Fortner, president of the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation, poses for a photo on Mare Island in Vallejo on Oct. 2, 2025. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fortner should know. In 2017, he and a partner in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.mareislandbrewingco.com/story\">Mare Island Brewing Company\u003c/a> began crafting beers in renovated, historic coal sheds on the island.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During Redwood Empire’s September launch party, the distillery’s patio, where ships were once built, was packed. Joshi took orders and served up signature cocktails.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We stopped [accepting] RSVPs at 1,500. And we were thinking even if half of them show up, that’s still 6-700 people. But I feel like everyone showed up,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Attendees came from as far as Modesto and Cotati, but many were Vallejo locals like Cheryl Smith and Thomas Robinson. Smith enjoyed a citrusy bourbon cocktail called a Paper Plane and Robinson ordered a whiskey flight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m just getting ready to dive in,” Robinson said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Robinson said that, as a local, he’s enjoyed the benefits of Mare Island’s transformation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When I was a kid back in the ‘90s and ‘80s, there was a guard at the front there,” Robinson recalled. “You couldn’t just drive on the island like that because this [was] a very strategic part of the U.S. Navy. “So now we’re able to come in and enjoy all the older buildings, the water, you can see all of the ferries from each side, and it’s beautiful.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“You know, those old Filipino men, they were hard drinkers,” Orpilla said. “My dad and his brothers, they loved their whiskey. They loved their beer. But I don’t think it would have ever been part of their reality that Mare Island would turn into the Wet Mile.”\u003cem> \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Migrants came from around the country and world to work on Mare Island. Vallejo is still one of the most \u003ca href=\"https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2019/02/12/vallejo-is-diverse-but-segregated-new-study-finds/\">diverse\u003c/a> places in the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Diversity comes from the employees that were hired to work on Mare Island,” Orpiilla said. “So during the Great Depression, there was an exodus of people from the Deep South, mainly African Americans who came to work on Mare Island.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There were Dust Bowl migrants from Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And, “Filipinos were recruited, also, to work in Mare Island,” Orpilla said, including his dad and uncles, who were barely adults when they moved here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And I always wonder how difficult it must have been for them to leave their family and their friends. In the Philippines, they were farmers and fishermen, and it was a hard life, and I’m sure that they thought they could do better here in America,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By 1932, Orpilla’s relatives were all working on Mare Island. As unskilled laborers, they’d be assigned to a shop in the shipyard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Shop 32 had a lot of Filipinos in it,” Orpilla said. They unloaded box cars, swept the shops, took orders. Whatever needed to be done, they would do it. And my father did that until the day he retired in 1972.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12023594\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1026px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12023594\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1026\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago.jpg 1026w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago-800x636.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago-1020x811.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Chicago-160x127.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The USS Chicago being prepared for launching on Mare Island, April 8, 1930. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Mare Island Historic Park Foundation)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058769\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-6-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058769\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-6-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-6-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-6-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/20251002_REDWOODEMPIRE_GC-6-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mel Orpilla poses for a photo on Mare Island in Vallejo on Oct. 2, 2025. His father and two uncles began working in the Navy shipyard in 1932. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“But no matter what job you had at Mare Island, even if it was an unskilled laborer, it was a living wage. And these men [could] buy houses and raise families with that salary. They were civilian employees on Mare Island.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The Navy made the weather around here,” said Kent Fortner, the board president of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.mihpf.org/\">Mare Island Historic Park Foundation\u003c/a>. “If you can imagine, up to 50,000 people worked on Mare Island and the town of Vallejo was only 70,000. So it was the economic engine. It was the governmental engine. It was everything around Vallejo.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And then suddenly that was all taken away,” Fortner said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 1996, the Navy base \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101864153/forum-on-the-road-the-past-present-and-future-of-mare-island-naval-base\">closed\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Of course, the economy in Vallejo suffered because people were moving out. Businesses that relied on the people that worked at Mare Island had to close shop. Vallejo started changing dramatically,” Mel Orpilla said\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>More than a week in, the federal \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/government-shutdown\">government shutdown\u003c/a> has affected national parks in an often-confusing variety of ways.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While many \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058291/san-francisco-national-parks-government-shutdown-bay-area-muir-woods-redwoods-fort-point\">National Park Service sites are fully open,\u003c/a> like \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058592/alcatraz-island-is-open-again-after-several-false-starts\">Alcatraz\u003c/a>, other sites are completely closed during the shutdown — including \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058298/at-muir-woods-tourists-heartbroken-over-national-park-closure-during-shutdown\">Muir Woods National Monument.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And then, there are the other parks that remain technically open but with \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058508/yes-yosemite-is-open-during-the-shutdown-but-with-lots-of-changes-for-visitors\">vastly reduced staffing levels and limited services\u003c/a>. What’s more, with many NPS staff furloughed, these parks’ websites are not being updated during the shutdown, making it even more difficult to find up-to-date information, especially for first-time visitors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have plans to visit a national park soon — having secured a coveted camping Yosemite reservation, for example — it might feel hard right now to know what’s happening on the ground at parks, and how you can prepare for your trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We talked to the experts, who shared what you should know about visiting national parks during the shutdown.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#ShouldIstillgotoaNationalParkduringtheshutdown\">Should I still go to a National Park during the shutdown?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Willmyreservationbehonored\">Will my reservation be honored?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#HowwillIknowifatrailisopenorclosed\">How will I know if a trail is open or closed?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#HowcanIrecreateresponsibly\">How can I recreate responsibly?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#WhereelsecanIgoonmyvacation\">Where else can I go on my vacation?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#HowcanIsupportNationalParksrightnow\">How can I support National Parks right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"ShouldIstillgotoaNationalParkduringtheshutdown\">\u003c/a>Should I still go to a national park that’s open?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>First things first — check whether the park you’re planning to visit \u003cem>is \u003c/em>actually open, as \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058291/san-francisco-national-parks-government-shutdown-bay-area-muir-woods-redwoods-fort-point\">several parks have experienced something of a back-and-forth\u003c/a> with closing and opening in the last week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the park of your choice is open, make sure you know of any other closures that may still be in place within it, like bathrooms, parking lots, campsites and other amenities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059389\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059389\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/YosemiteGetty2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/YosemiteGetty2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/YosemiteGetty2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/YosemiteGetty2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors hike the Mist Trail toward Vernal Falls on Aug. 31, 2025, in the Yosemite National Park, California. \u003ccite>(Apu Gomes/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For example, \u003ca href=\"https://www.yosemite.com/current-conditions/\">Yosemite\u003c/a> has open gates but no rangers on duty at the entry to collect fees, and all visitor centers are locked. \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/park-status-during-2025-lapse.htm\">A full list of closures of Golden Gate National Recreation\u003c/a> sites in the Bay Area can be found here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember that many national parks websites are not being updated during the shutdown. What’s more, communications staff for parks have been furloughed, with many only checking email for urgent safety issues — so updates to the public, including on social media, will be slow to get out.[aside postID=news_12058291 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GGBridgeGetty.jpg']Mark Rose, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.npca.org/articles/11003-parks-group-warns-shutdown-leaves-national-parks-open-and-unprotected-while\">National Parks Conservation Association’\u003c/a>s Sierra Nevada program manager, said his organization is encouraging visitors who \u003cem>can \u003c/em>change their plans to do so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Canceling your trip isn’t just to protect the park, he said — but also because you may miss out on some attractions like visitor centers, ranger programs and museums that aren’t operating during the shutdown.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But, “if you have a reservation, or this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and you’re flying across the country, we’re not going to say, ‘Don’t go to the park,’” Rose said. “If you are going to go, do everything you can to plan ahead and be prepared.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, he did warn against taking on a more risky adventure right now — like a multi-day backpacking trip — because staffing is low and response times may be delayed in an emergency.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for more local and urban national park sites like those within the Bay Area, Chris Lehnertz, president and CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, said it’s OK to visit, but be sure to focus on minimizing damage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think people should continue to go to parks — \u003cem>and \u003c/em>they should be thoughtful visitors,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Willmyreservationbehonored\">\u003c/a>Will my national parks reservation be honored?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>It \u003cem>should \u003c/em>be. But if it isn’t, you may unfortunately have trouble finding out ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since the government shutdown on Oct. 1, reservations for NPS lands — like camping sites and backcountry permits — have been thrown into confusion, \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/JoshuaTree/comments/1nw8pmp/reservation_automatically_cancelled/\">with Reddit threads like this one\u003c/a> full of people struggling to find definitive answers on whether their reservations will be honored.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058253\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058253\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251001-NATIONAL-PARKS-SHUTDOWN-MD-04-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251001-NATIONAL-PARKS-SHUTDOWN-MD-04-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251001-NATIONAL-PARKS-SHUTDOWN-MD-04-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251001-NATIONAL-PARKS-SHUTDOWN-MD-04-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A visitor peeks past the barriers at the entrance of Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County, California, which is closed as a consequence of the government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The simplest answer is that if the park is open, you can still go — and your reservation should still be valid. But Rose warned that due to reduced staff, there may be fewer rangers available to check that everyone is complying with the reservation system.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a worst-case scenario, this could mean there’s nobody to make sure someone isn’t taking your campsite, either inadvertently or deliberately.[aside postID=news_12058508 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/YosemiteGetty.jpg']A message on \u003ca href=\"http://recreation.gov\">Recreation.gov\u003c/a>, which manages reservations for national parks, states that \u003ca href=\"https://www.recreation.gov/government-shutdown-info\">the agency isn’t able to keep track of current closures\u003c/a>, and that understaffing may, in fact, cancel your reservation even at a park that’s otherwise open.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cory Goehring, outdoor programs manager and senior naturalist at nonprofit Yosemite Conservancy, said that while services are limited within the park, he’s heard that people are generally respecting reservations — and hasn’t seen reports of overcrowding or damage just yet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wilderness reservations for backcountry trips are still valid, Goehring said. But most wilderness centers — other than the one in Yosemite Valley — won’t have rangers there to help you register your trip ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This means it’s important that you self-register your trip and let others know about your plans ahead of time in case of an emergency, Goehring said. You’ll also need to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058508/yes-yosemite-is-open-during-the-shutdown-but-with-lots-of-changes-for-visitors\">bring your own bear canister\u003c/a>, as rentals will not be available outside of Yosemite Valley, and be sure to abide by food storage regulations.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"HowwillIknowifatrailisopenorclosed\">\u003c/a>How will I know which trails are open in a park?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>During the shutdown, those parts of parks that are already physically accessible are staying open. Think of it as “an open-air closure,” Lehnertz said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So while certain visitor centers and entire welcome areas are closed, including parking lots, many trails remain open and technically accessible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12049693\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12049693\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Fog-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Fog-2.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Fog-2-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Fog-2-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hikers explore Point Reyes shrouded in fog on July 20, 2025. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So long as there’s no “closed” sign, these trails can be accessed, but Lehnertz noted that since you may find some areas are unexpectedly closed, be sure to respect any signs you \u003cem>do \u003c/em>see.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Basically, whether it’s at a park entrance or within the park itself, “don’t go past any sign that has the word ‘Closed’ on it,” urged Lehnertz.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She also warned that you could encounter slower response times if there’s an emergency due to reduced staffing, and amenities like bathrooms and trash cans may not be serviced as frequently.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"HowcanIrecreateresponsibly\">\u003c/a>How can I recreate responsibly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“The most important thing to keep in mind is: these are public lands, and we all have a responsibility to tend to them,” Goehring said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Yosemite remains open, he urged visitors to follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/lnt.htm\">Leave No Trace\u003c/a> principles by respecting the park’s natural and cultural sites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Looking at the seven pillars of Leave No Trace, the very first one is to plan ahead and prepare,” he said. “That’s going to be the most important thing for people to do if they’re going to make their way to Yosemite.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11997996\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11997996\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Upper Yosemite Fall is reflected in the Merced River at Swinging Bridge in Yosemite National Park on June 13, 2023. \u003ccite>(Tracy Barbutes/The Washington Post via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While the park’s website might not be fully up to date, Lehnertz recommended checking out the “\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/alca/planyourvisit/index.htm\">Plan Your Visit\u003c/a>” section to get advice ahead of your trip. Think about the timing of your visit, and what your bathroom and trash needs will be ahead of time. If you’re traveling with kids or pets, consider what their needs will be, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most of all, don’t go off trails or damage the park, she reiterated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://yosemite.org/yosemite-during-the-government-shutdown/\">guide published by the Yosemite Conservancy\u003c/a> also urges visitors to stay patient, as “fewer staff means slower or reduced service.” Goehring recommends \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/Yosemite-Guide-50-8-508V1.pdf\">downloading the park map and guide\u003c/a> ahead of time, since no one will be there to give directions at the entrance of the park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many parks have limited cell phone service, so the National Parks Conservation Association advises \u003ca href=\"https://www.npca.org/articles/7670-2025-park-visitation-prepare-for-the-unexpected\">bringing extra water and being especially careful to respect wildlife\u003c/a> during the shutdown.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>NPCA’s Rose urged visitors to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12002429/california-camping-tahoe-yosemite-bears-safety-what-to-do-bear-spray\">store their food away from bears\u003c/a> and to be extra cautious about wildfires amid limited staffing to help guard against those hazards. “All it takes is one bad actor” to “undo decades of progress,” he warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So far, Lehnertz said, who works with national park sites in the Bay Area, “our community members are being very respectful of park resources.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I want to stay away from national parks during the shutdown. \u003ca id=\"WhereelsecanIgoonmyvacation\">\u003c/a>Where can I go instead?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While some national parks are closed or operating with limited staff, California’s 280 state parks are all functional and operating as usual. That includes more than 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage and more than 15,000 campsites and 4,500 miles of trail, according to California State Parks spokesperson Adeline Yee.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to state-run alternatives to popular national parks in the Sierra, Yee particularly recommended \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=514\">Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve\u003c/a> near the eastern entrance to Yosemite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12046849\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12046849\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/MonoLakeGullsGetty1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1458\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/MonoLakeGullsGetty1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/MonoLakeGullsGetty1-160x117.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/MonoLakeGullsGetty1-1536x1120.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A California gull soars above Mono Lake in Lee Vining, California, on July 18, 2011. \u003ccite>(Paul Chinn/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a taste of Gold Rush history and some very big trees, you can stop by \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=552\">Columbia State Historic Park\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=551\">Calaveras Big Trees State Park\u003c/a> near Yosemite’s western entrances, Yee said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And amid the changing fall colors, state parks even published its own list of autumn \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1430\">recommendations to catch the best of the vibrant foliage, \u003c/a>which includes Bay Area parks like Angel Island, Henry Coe and Castle Rock state parks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/Find-a-Park\">See the list of all state parks within California\u003c/a> and take a look at \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058291/san-francisco-national-parks-government-shutdown-bay-area-muir-woods-redwoods-fort-point\">KQED’s other recommendations for Bay Area landmarks\u003c/a> that aren’t affected by the shutdown, including the Presidio.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"HowcanIsupportNationalParksrightnow\">\u003c/a>How can I support National Parks right now?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The NPCA estimates that parks \u003ca href=\"https://www.npca.org/articles/3590-what-a-federal-government-shutdown-means-for-national-parks\">could lose as much as $1 million per day\u003c/a> while not collecting entrance and other fees during the shutdown. That’s not even including the potential impacts to local economies — an estimated $80 million daily — that will lose their own revenue as visitorship pauses, the organization said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the nationwide nonprofit \u003ca href=\"https://give.nationalparks.org/site/Donation2?df_id=9065&9065.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&s_subsrc=25D00WGG-X0G2X&utm_source=ck-ad&utm_medium=GG&utm_campaign=evg25&rc=CKNPF-SEARCH-GG-BRAND-US-X0G2X&g_acctid=334-377-6810&g_keyword=national%20parks%20foundation&g_network=g&g_adgroupid=144572029880&g_keywordid=kwd-354898249845&g_adtype=search&g_campaignid=18504611475&g_adid=727503475416&g_campaign=NPF+Paid+Search+-+Brand+-+EXACT&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18504611475&gbraid=0AAAAADtLNwL-71r6J9kImJF9VCRDauhx7&gclid=CjwKCAjwup3HBhAAEiwA7euZunIHMAH9ENxAOcGigmLM09UNNMlQPeG-Ys4c40TxOpDgkUlICO2uexoCa98QAvD_BwE\">National Park Foundation\u003c/a>, every national park has its own nonprofit arm that organizes volunteers, runs bookstores and often fills gaps left by the National Park Service. Some of those groups are even using their own funds to keep parks open, like Lehnertz’s group, which is now \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12059259/san-franciscos-fort-point-will-partially-reopen-amid-national-parks-shutdown\">paying to keep Fort Point available to the public again\u003c/a> on weekends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12029489\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12029489\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1-1920x1282.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A volunteer for the National Park Service welcomes visitors at the Exploration Center in Yosemite Valley, at Yosemite National Park on March 1, 2025. \u003ccite>(Laure Andrillon/AFP via Getty)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Plus, these organizations are still operating their own programs within national parks during the shutdown. These include the \u003ca href=\"https://yosemite.org/experience/outdoor-adventures/\">Yosemite Conservancy\u003c/a>, which is staffing its own centers in the park to field visitor questions and is continuing to run its art and guided tour programs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So for those inclined to donate money or time, you can find information online on how to help the nonprofit affiliate for your park of choice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>NPCA is also urging park supporters to contact their members of Congress to call on them to pass a funding bill to keep the government open — and to support \u003ca href=\"https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/majority/senate-committee-approves-fy-2026-interior-and-environment-appropriations-bill\">a Senate bill that averts future funding cuts for parks. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have plans to visit a national park soon — having secured a coveted camping Yosemite reservation, for example — it might feel hard right now to know what’s happening on the ground at parks, and how you can prepare for your trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We talked to the experts, who shared what you should know about visiting national parks during the shutdown.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#ShouldIstillgotoaNationalParkduringtheshutdown\">Should I still go to a National Park during the shutdown?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Willmyreservationbehonored\">Will my reservation be honored?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#HowwillIknowifatrailisopenorclosed\">How will I know if a trail is open or closed?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#HowcanIrecreateresponsibly\">How can I recreate responsibly?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#WhereelsecanIgoonmyvacation\">Where else can I go on my vacation?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#HowcanIsupportNationalParksrightnow\">How can I support National Parks right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"ShouldIstillgotoaNationalParkduringtheshutdown\">\u003c/a>Should I still go to a national park that’s open?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>First things first — check whether the park you’re planning to visit \u003cem>is \u003c/em>actually open, as \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058291/san-francisco-national-parks-government-shutdown-bay-area-muir-woods-redwoods-fort-point\">several parks have experienced something of a back-and-forth\u003c/a> with closing and opening in the last week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the park of your choice is open, make sure you know of any other closures that may still be in place within it, like bathrooms, parking lots, campsites and other amenities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059389\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059389\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/YosemiteGetty2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/YosemiteGetty2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/YosemiteGetty2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/YosemiteGetty2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors hike the Mist Trail toward Vernal Falls on Aug. 31, 2025, in the Yosemite National Park, California. \u003ccite>(Apu Gomes/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For example, \u003ca href=\"https://www.yosemite.com/current-conditions/\">Yosemite\u003c/a> has open gates but no rangers on duty at the entry to collect fees, and all visitor centers are locked. \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/park-status-during-2025-lapse.htm\">A full list of closures of Golden Gate National Recreation\u003c/a> sites in the Bay Area can be found here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember that many national parks websites are not being updated during the shutdown. What’s more, communications staff for parks have been furloughed, with many only checking email for urgent safety issues — so updates to the public, including on social media, will be slow to get out.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Mark Rose, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.npca.org/articles/11003-parks-group-warns-shutdown-leaves-national-parks-open-and-unprotected-while\">National Parks Conservation Association’\u003c/a>s Sierra Nevada program manager, said his organization is encouraging visitors who \u003cem>can \u003c/em>change their plans to do so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Canceling your trip isn’t just to protect the park, he said — but also because you may miss out on some attractions like visitor centers, ranger programs and museums that aren’t operating during the shutdown.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But, “if you have a reservation, or this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and you’re flying across the country, we’re not going to say, ‘Don’t go to the park,’” Rose said. “If you are going to go, do everything you can to plan ahead and be prepared.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, he did warn against taking on a more risky adventure right now — like a multi-day backpacking trip — because staffing is low and response times may be delayed in an emergency.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for more local and urban national park sites like those within the Bay Area, Chris Lehnertz, president and CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, said it’s OK to visit, but be sure to focus on minimizing damage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think people should continue to go to parks — \u003cem>and \u003c/em>they should be thoughtful visitors,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Willmyreservationbehonored\">\u003c/a>Will my national parks reservation be honored?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>It \u003cem>should \u003c/em>be. But if it isn’t, you may unfortunately have trouble finding out ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since the government shutdown on Oct. 1, reservations for NPS lands — like camping sites and backcountry permits — have been thrown into confusion, \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/JoshuaTree/comments/1nw8pmp/reservation_automatically_cancelled/\">with Reddit threads like this one\u003c/a> full of people struggling to find definitive answers on whether their reservations will be honored.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058253\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058253\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251001-NATIONAL-PARKS-SHUTDOWN-MD-04-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251001-NATIONAL-PARKS-SHUTDOWN-MD-04-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251001-NATIONAL-PARKS-SHUTDOWN-MD-04-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/251001-NATIONAL-PARKS-SHUTDOWN-MD-04-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A visitor peeks past the barriers at the entrance of Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County, California, which is closed as a consequence of the government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The simplest answer is that if the park is open, you can still go — and your reservation should still be valid. But Rose warned that due to reduced staff, there may be fewer rangers available to check that everyone is complying with the reservation system.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a worst-case scenario, this could mean there’s nobody to make sure someone isn’t taking your campsite, either inadvertently or deliberately.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>A message on \u003ca href=\"http://recreation.gov\">Recreation.gov\u003c/a>, which manages reservations for national parks, states that \u003ca href=\"https://www.recreation.gov/government-shutdown-info\">the agency isn’t able to keep track of current closures\u003c/a>, and that understaffing may, in fact, cancel your reservation even at a park that’s otherwise open.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cory Goehring, outdoor programs manager and senior naturalist at nonprofit Yosemite Conservancy, said that while services are limited within the park, he’s heard that people are generally respecting reservations — and hasn’t seen reports of overcrowding or damage just yet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wilderness reservations for backcountry trips are still valid, Goehring said. But most wilderness centers — other than the one in Yosemite Valley — won’t have rangers there to help you register your trip ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This means it’s important that you self-register your trip and let others know about your plans ahead of time in case of an emergency, Goehring said. You’ll also need to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058508/yes-yosemite-is-open-during-the-shutdown-but-with-lots-of-changes-for-visitors\">bring your own bear canister\u003c/a>, as rentals will not be available outside of Yosemite Valley, and be sure to abide by food storage regulations.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"HowwillIknowifatrailisopenorclosed\">\u003c/a>How will I know which trails are open in a park?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>During the shutdown, those parts of parks that are already physically accessible are staying open. Think of it as “an open-air closure,” Lehnertz said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So while certain visitor centers and entire welcome areas are closed, including parking lots, many trails remain open and technically accessible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12049693\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12049693\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Fog-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Fog-2.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Fog-2-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Fog-2-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hikers explore Point Reyes shrouded in fog on July 20, 2025. \u003ccite>(Sarah Wright/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So long as there’s no “closed” sign, these trails can be accessed, but Lehnertz noted that since you may find some areas are unexpectedly closed, be sure to respect any signs you \u003cem>do \u003c/em>see.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Basically, whether it’s at a park entrance or within the park itself, “don’t go past any sign that has the word ‘Closed’ on it,” urged Lehnertz.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She also warned that you could encounter slower response times if there’s an emergency due to reduced staffing, and amenities like bathrooms and trash cans may not be serviced as frequently.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"HowcanIrecreateresponsibly\">\u003c/a>How can I recreate responsibly?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“The most important thing to keep in mind is: these are public lands, and we all have a responsibility to tend to them,” Goehring said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Yosemite remains open, he urged visitors to follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/lnt.htm\">Leave No Trace\u003c/a> principles by respecting the park’s natural and cultural sites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Looking at the seven pillars of Leave No Trace, the very first one is to plan ahead and prepare,” he said. “That’s going to be the most important thing for people to do if they’re going to make their way to Yosemite.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11997996\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11997996\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/GETTYIMAGES-2021284785-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Upper Yosemite Fall is reflected in the Merced River at Swinging Bridge in Yosemite National Park on June 13, 2023. \u003ccite>(Tracy Barbutes/The Washington Post via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While the park’s website might not be fully up to date, Lehnertz recommended checking out the “\u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/alca/planyourvisit/index.htm\">Plan Your Visit\u003c/a>” section to get advice ahead of your trip. Think about the timing of your visit, and what your bathroom and trash needs will be ahead of time. If you’re traveling with kids or pets, consider what their needs will be, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most of all, don’t go off trails or damage the park, she reiterated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://yosemite.org/yosemite-during-the-government-shutdown/\">guide published by the Yosemite Conservancy\u003c/a> also urges visitors to stay patient, as “fewer staff means slower or reduced service.” Goehring recommends \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/Yosemite-Guide-50-8-508V1.pdf\">downloading the park map and guide\u003c/a> ahead of time, since no one will be there to give directions at the entrance of the park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many parks have limited cell phone service, so the National Parks Conservation Association advises \u003ca href=\"https://www.npca.org/articles/7670-2025-park-visitation-prepare-for-the-unexpected\">bringing extra water and being especially careful to respect wildlife\u003c/a> during the shutdown.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>NPCA’s Rose urged visitors to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12002429/california-camping-tahoe-yosemite-bears-safety-what-to-do-bear-spray\">store their food away from bears\u003c/a> and to be extra cautious about wildfires amid limited staffing to help guard against those hazards. “All it takes is one bad actor” to “undo decades of progress,” he warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So far, Lehnertz said, who works with national park sites in the Bay Area, “our community members are being very respectful of park resources.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I want to stay away from national parks during the shutdown. \u003ca id=\"WhereelsecanIgoonmyvacation\">\u003c/a>Where can I go instead?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While some national parks are closed or operating with limited staff, California’s 280 state parks are all functional and operating as usual. That includes more than 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage and more than 15,000 campsites and 4,500 miles of trail, according to California State Parks spokesperson Adeline Yee.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to state-run alternatives to popular national parks in the Sierra, Yee particularly recommended \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=514\">Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve\u003c/a> near the eastern entrance to Yosemite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12046849\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12046849\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/MonoLakeGullsGetty1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1458\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/MonoLakeGullsGetty1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/MonoLakeGullsGetty1-160x117.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/MonoLakeGullsGetty1-1536x1120.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A California gull soars above Mono Lake in Lee Vining, California, on July 18, 2011. \u003ccite>(Paul Chinn/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a taste of Gold Rush history and some very big trees, you can stop by \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=552\">Columbia State Historic Park\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=551\">Calaveras Big Trees State Park\u003c/a> near Yosemite’s western entrances, Yee said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And amid the changing fall colors, state parks even published its own list of autumn \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1430\">recommendations to catch the best of the vibrant foliage, \u003c/a>which includes Bay Area parks like Angel Island, Henry Coe and Castle Rock state parks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/Find-a-Park\">See the list of all state parks within California\u003c/a> and take a look at \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058291/san-francisco-national-parks-government-shutdown-bay-area-muir-woods-redwoods-fort-point\">KQED’s other recommendations for Bay Area landmarks\u003c/a> that aren’t affected by the shutdown, including the Presidio.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"HowcanIsupportNationalParksrightnow\">\u003c/a>How can I support National Parks right now?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The NPCA estimates that parks \u003ca href=\"https://www.npca.org/articles/3590-what-a-federal-government-shutdown-means-for-national-parks\">could lose as much as $1 million per day\u003c/a> while not collecting entrance and other fees during the shutdown. That’s not even including the potential impacts to local economies — an estimated $80 million daily — that will lose their own revenue as visitorship pauses, the organization said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the nationwide nonprofit \u003ca href=\"https://give.nationalparks.org/site/Donation2?df_id=9065&9065.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&s_subsrc=25D00WGG-X0G2X&utm_source=ck-ad&utm_medium=GG&utm_campaign=evg25&rc=CKNPF-SEARCH-GG-BRAND-US-X0G2X&g_acctid=334-377-6810&g_keyword=national%20parks%20foundation&g_network=g&g_adgroupid=144572029880&g_keywordid=kwd-354898249845&g_adtype=search&g_campaignid=18504611475&g_adid=727503475416&g_campaign=NPF+Paid+Search+-+Brand+-+EXACT&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18504611475&gbraid=0AAAAADtLNwL-71r6J9kImJF9VCRDauhx7&gclid=CjwKCAjwup3HBhAAEiwA7euZunIHMAH9ENxAOcGigmLM09UNNMlQPeG-Ys4c40TxOpDgkUlICO2uexoCa98QAvD_BwE\">National Park Foundation\u003c/a>, every national park has its own nonprofit arm that organizes volunteers, runs bookstores and often fills gaps left by the National Park Service. Some of those groups are even using their own funds to keep parks open, like Lehnertz’s group, which is now \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12059259/san-franciscos-fort-point-will-partially-reopen-amid-national-parks-shutdown\">paying to keep Fort Point available to the public again\u003c/a> on weekends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12029489\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12029489\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/CaliforniaPublicLandsGetty1-1920x1282.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A volunteer for the National Park Service welcomes visitors at the Exploration Center in Yosemite Valley, at Yosemite National Park on March 1, 2025. \u003ccite>(Laure Andrillon/AFP via Getty)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Plus, these organizations are still operating their own programs within national parks during the shutdown. These include the \u003ca href=\"https://yosemite.org/experience/outdoor-adventures/\">Yosemite Conservancy\u003c/a>, which is staffing its own centers in the park to field visitor questions and is continuing to run its art and guided tour programs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So for those inclined to donate money or time, you can find information online on how to help the nonprofit affiliate for your park of choice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>NPCA is also urging park supporters to contact their members of Congress to call on them to pass a funding bill to keep the government open — and to support \u003ca href=\"https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/majority/senate-committee-approves-fy-2026-interior-and-environment-appropriations-bill\">a Senate bill that averts future funding cuts for parks. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The Solano County city of Benicia is projected to lose $10.7 million in annual revenue when \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12040941/benicia-takes-first-steps-toward-future-without-valero-refinery\">the Valero refinery in its backyard closes\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s according to an economic impact report commissioned by the city, confirming \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12040941/benicia-takes-first-steps-toward-future-without-valero-refinery\">previous estimates\u003c/a>. Along with the 400 refinery jobs that will be lost, hundreds of other jobs will be affected, the report also said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The study outlined what it describes as an “urgent need” for the city to plan how it can stabilize its finances and transition its workforce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The City will need to consider a range of responses — from attracting new industrial users to supporting affected workers and businesses — while continuing to preserve core services and long-term community resilience,” the report said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>City Manager Mario Giuliani said Benicia now faces its “most significant challenge” since the U.S. Army closed the Benicia Arsenal in 1964. City officials orchestrated the transformation of the site into an industrial park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12039647\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12039647\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250509-BENICIAREFINERY-42-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250509-BENICIAREFINERY-42-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250509-BENICIAREFINERY-42-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250509-BENICIAREFINERY-42-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250509-BENICIAREFINERY-42-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250509-BENICIAREFINERY-42-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250509-BENICIAREFINERY-42-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Valero Benicia Refinery in Benicia on May 8, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We need to be clear-sighted in the challenges before us,” Giuliani said, noting that the city has already dealt with significant budget issues, laid off staff, restructured departments and passed tax measures. “We have been at the epicenter of what it looks like when you kick the can down the road.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Valero is Benicia’s largest utility and water user and the city’s tax base relies heavily on industrial businesses that are directly or indirectly connected to refinery operations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In early 2025, Valero notified the California Energy Commission of its plans to cease operations at its Benicia refinery by the end of April next year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>City staff are evaluating the land use of that 900-acre site to identify the best types of industry that might work there, but Giuliani acknowledged that the city does not own the site and “at the end of the day, this is going to be market-driven.”[aside postID=news_12040941 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/250509-BeniciaRefinery-30-BL_qed-1020x680.jpg']The city’s ongoing planning work to modernize its port now takes on an even greater importance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said he expects that Signature Development Group, the firm Valero consulted to assess the future of the site, will have a proposal ready around the time that Valero shuts down the refinery next year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>City staff have also been using a priority-based budgeting tool that will inform the City Council and community on Benicia’s most essential programs and those “that may need to be retired,” Giuliani said, adding that the city could lose about 13% of its $60 million general fund.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Valero will relocate many of its employees, and other Bay Area refineries will likely poach the others. But the hundreds of people who work in jobs that support Valero might need resources and training from the Solano Workforce Development Board, Giuliani continued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Last May, city leaders took initial steps to prepare for the loss of what has been its cornerstone business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Steve Young, the city’s mayor, proposed — and the City Council approved — a group of community-focused task forces to study the economic impacts and chart a new path for the small North Bay city that has relied on tax revenue from Valero for decades.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The City Council plans to discuss the study at its public meeting on Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’ll be a challenge, and then we can build that bridge to get us to a point into the 2030s when we start seeing redevelopment,” Giuliani said. “Benicia has believed in itself, and what is required of us is to believe in ourselves a little bit more and a little longer.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>A three-judge appeals panel in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco\">San Francisco\u003c/a> heard oral arguments on Thursday on whether President \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/donald-trump\">Donald Trump\u003c/a> had the authority to federalize 200 Oregon National Guard troops and appeared reluctant to second-guess the president’s decision.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The hearing comes as multiple court cases play out in numerous states over \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058799/trumps-national-guard-moves-are-part-of-a-dangerous-plan-california-ag-warns\">Trump’s move to send in troops\u003c/a>, and as the president escalates \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058130/san-francisco-officials-respond-to-trump-telling-us-generals-were-under-invasion-from-within\">his threats and rhetoric against Democratic led cities\u003c/a>. This week, Trump called those cities\u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kmniegrR23cFlXDVVq9Gdf0bOniHzdWFO6ETNjHKWbQ/edit?tab=t.0\"> “war zones”\u003c/a> and said he may consider using the Insurrection Act, which would allow military troops to be used for civilian law enforcement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the case being heard Thursday, the judges acknowledged the narrow nature of the issue before them: whether to halt a lower court’s order declaring the federalization of the Oregon Guard members illegal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was the question of whether additional troops from California could be sent to Oregon, or if any of the troops could be deployed to Portland to protect an immigration building that’s been the site of ongoing protests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s because Oregon U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut last weekend issued two separate temporary restraining orders: one halting Trump’s federalization of the 200 Oregon troops, and another halting both the federalization of California Guard members and the deployment of troops from both states.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12043426\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12043426\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/GavinNewsomRobBontaGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1491\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/GavinNewsomRobBontaGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/GavinNewsomRobBontaGetty-160x119.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/GavinNewsomRobBontaGetty-1536x1145.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gov. Gavin Newsom (right) speaks as Attorney General Rob Bonta looks on during a news conference on April 16, 2025, in Ceres, California. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>California joined Oregon’s lawsuit after Trump ordered its state’s National Guard members to report to Portland last weekend. Gov. Gavin Newsom \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12043314/california-to-sue-trump-for-sending-national-guard-troops-into-la-after-ice-protests\">previously sued over Trump’s\u003c/a> deployment of thousands of California National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles earlier this year — also in response to immigration protests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The appeals court judges — two Trump appointees, one appointed by former President Bill Clinton — said they were only ruling on whether Trump had the authority to federalize the Oregon troops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Trump administration is relying on a \u003ca href=\"https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section12406&num=0&edition=prelim\">section of federal code\u003c/a> that allows the president to seize control of National Guard troops if there’s a threat of an invasion by a foreign country, a rebellion against the government or the president is unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The president gets to direct his resources as he deems fit,” said Judge Ryan D. Nelson, who was \u003ca href=\"https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/nelson-ryan-douglas\">nominated\u003c/a> by Trump in 2018. “And it just seems a little counterintuitive to me that the city of Portland can come in and say, no, you need to do it differently.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ41xxYQEkk\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Representing the federal government, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eric McArthur said the ongoing protests outside an ICE facility in Portland meet the law’s standards because, dating back to June, they had at times \u003ca href=\"https://www.portland.gov/police/news/2025/6/15/portland-police-make-three-arrests-criminal-activity-near-ice-building\">resulted in violence\u003c/a> and led to the facility’s closure for more than three weeks earlier this summer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For months, the ICE facility in Portland and the federal law enforcement officers who worked there have faced a steady stream of violence, threats of violence and harassment from violent agitators bent on impeding federal immigration enforcement,” he said, adding later that “no dictionary definition of the term rebellion requires that it be aimed at overthrowing [the] entire government.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Assistant Attorney General Stacy Chaffin, representing Oregon and Portland, argued that local police and existing federal law enforcement were equipped to handle protests that federal officials often characterized as “low-energy” in their own internal reports.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When crimes occurred, she noted, arrests were made.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That’s what’s supposed to happen,” she said. “That’s how this process is supposed to work. It’s not that there is a protest, and then you just send in the military. This is protected speech. And for the most part, it is calm and sedate.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058678\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058678\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/AP25278152013154-scaled-e1760043069367.jpg\" alt=\"A nighttime photo of several people walking and running in the street with tear gas in the air.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Law enforcement officers stand after deploying tear gas outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility during a protest on Oct. 4, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. \u003ccite>(Jenny Kane/The Associated Press)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This case, like the others filed in California and Illinois, hinges on how much deference the president should be given in deciding to seize control of National Guard troops, who state governors normally control.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Much of Thursday’s debate focused on the timing of Trump’s order in September — months after some of the largest demonstrations occurred. Chaffin argued that the \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/department-of-defense-security-for-the-protection-of-department-of-homeland-security-functions/\">June 7 memo\u003c/a> Trump relied on in part to justify the September mobilization in Oregon was “stale” and mostly related to protests in Los Angeles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>McArthur said the court should look at the totality of the circumstances, arguing that delaying the use of the Guard “effectively penalizes the president for using the National Guard as a last resort rather than a first resort.”[aside postID=news_12058936 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/BorderPatrolAgentsGetty.jpg']Nelson noted that the federal government has not yet appealed the second temporary restraining order barring Trump from deploying troops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said the issue of how those troops are used once they are deployed could be the subject of a future hearing — and acknowledged the broader issues at play when military troops are dispatched to American cities. A \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12054322/judge-rules-trump-violated-law-by-sending-troops-to-los-angeles\">separate federal law\u003c/a> limits the use of military troops against U.S. civilians.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I want to be clear. I’m very sensitive to the slippery slope argument that’s being made here and the slippery slope argument that’s been made in L.A. and around the country. I mean, this is something that clearly the founders were concerned about,” Nelson said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If National Guard troops are allowed in Portland, he went on, “it may well be that the forces are used in an improper way. But we don’t have any evidence of that right now. All we have is a document that says we have a federal facility under attack.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That he said, “doesn’t strike me as a glaring overuse on its face.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The appeals panel is likely to rule before the lower court’s order expires on Oct. 18. 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"content": "\u003cp>If there’s one thing about San Francisco that’s unwaveringly impressive, it’s the city’s parks. Every resident has access to some kind of park \u003ca href=\"https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/in-san-francisco-everyone-lives-within-a-10-minute-walk-of-a-park/\">within a 10-minute walk.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And the west side of the city is particularly blessed — between sprawling Golden Gate Park (it’s bigger than Manhattan’s Central Park) and the Presidio, there are \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/419/Who-We-Are\">more than 4,000 acres\u003c/a> of parkland in the city’s boundaries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12054109\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12054109\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250604-HikingSFBluffs-03-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250604-HikingSFBluffs-03-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250604-HikingSFBluffs-03-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250604-HikingSFBluffs-03-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A jogger runs along part of the Batteries to Bluffs Trail in the Presidio of San Francisco on June 4, 2025. The coastal path offers views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean, access to historic military sites and Marshall’s Beach. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Golden Gate Park boasts ample museums and is perfect for a long stroll, if you’re really trying to immerse yourself in nature, consider taking your next hike this holiday weekend to the Presidio, where wildness can be found around every corner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A former U.S. Army site turned national park, the Presidio can feel shockingly wild for how urban it is. Getting lost in its tangles of \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/about/sustainability/creating-a-sustainable-forest\">cypress, redwood and eucalyptus trees\u003c/a> is easy to do.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may even see its \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12046806/coyotes-are-in-pupping-season-in-the-bay-area-heres-how-to-keep-yourself-and-your-dog-safe\">infamous coyotes,\u003c/a> which inhabit the area and are often responsible for seasonal trail closures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12054103\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Trails-Map-Accessible.pdf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1294\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Trails-Map-Accessible.pdf.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Trails-Map-Accessible.pdf-160x104.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Trails-Map-Accessible.pdf-1536x994.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Presidio’s sheer size, however, can be initially daunting for many would-be explorers. Perhaps you’ve only visited \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/andy-goldsworthys-wood-line\">Andy Goldsworthy’s ever-decaying \u003cem>Wood Line\u003c/em>\u003c/a> while traveling on \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/lovers-lane-trail\">Lover’s Lane\u003c/a>, allegedly San Francisco’s oldest footpath. Or maybe you’ve taken on the popular \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12042938/hiking-along-beautiful-bluffs-can-get-risky-heres-how-to-stay-safe\">Batteries to Bluffs\u003c/a> trail, or the stroll from Crissy Field along \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/golden-gate-promenade-bay-trail\">Golden Gate Promenade \u003c/a>to \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/fort-point-national-historic-site\">Fort Point\u003c/a> and the iconic bridge itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But head inland a bit and you’ll discover the park has far more than meets the eye, including a network of trails that take you through its most hidden, and some of its best, spots. Read on for four of the best hikes to discover the Presidio, from incredible views to off-the-beaten-path finds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A word about safety: The Presidio is home to an active coyote population, so some sections of the park, like sections of the Park Trail and the Bay Area Ridge Trail, are closed to dogs in certain seasons to prevent dog-coyote conflicts. \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/about/sustainability/coyotes-in-the-presidio\">Remember to check for closures\u003c/a> before heading out, keep your dog leashed and abide by all posted signs.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For a Presidio hike with a ‘wilderness’ feel: The Ecology Trail\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>One of the park’s shortest but most immersive trails is the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/ecology-trail\">Ecology Trail\u003c/a>, which winds around a southeastern segment of the park and takes hikers through redwoods, native grasslands and even coastal wetland habitat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The upper trail is pedestrian only, while the lower trail allows bikes. Stop at \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/inspiration-point-overlook\">Inspiration Point Overlook\u003c/a> for one of the best views in the park, overlooking Angel Island, the Palace of Fine Arts and Alcatraz.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055105\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055105\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-09-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-09-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-09-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-09-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Upper Ecology Trail, near Inspiration Point, in the Presidio of San Francisco on Sept. 4, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Along the way, don’t forget to detour to \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/el-polin-spring\">El Polín Spring\u003c/a>, a natural spring that was foundational to the Indigenous people who lived in the area and the Spanish and U.S. armies who later occupied it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part of the Tennessee Hollow Watershed, the site of the spring was also home to \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/prsf/learn/historyculture/juana-briones.htm\">Doña Juana Briones de Miranda\u003c/a>, among the first settlers of then-Yerba Buena, who lived there with her family in the 1800s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Presidio Trust spokesperson Lisa Petrie said when the park was first established, cleaning up and restoring native habitat to the spring and the surrounding ecosystem was a high priority.[aside postID=news_12052990 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/CampingGetty.jpg']Now, \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/about/sustainability\">everything from great horned owls to frogs and even turtles\u003c/a> can be found there, and it’s also the site used to first reintroduce species that have been threatened back into the landscape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When the habitat was planted there, the area just started to thrive,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To get to the spring from the south, a zig-zagging trail winds downhill through scrubland to a boardwalk and the entrance of the spring, tucked away inside a sheltered oak-tree wildlife hub. Here, you’ll also find a “field station” housing materials for kids to learn about the spring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nearby signage, which details the importance of the water to native species and the people who lived nearby, encourages visitors to slow down and listen to the birds and the wind as it moves through the three main habitats of the area — wetland, coastal scrub and grassland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It just makes you feel like you’re in the wilderness,” Petrie said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>By the numbers: \u003c/em>The Ecology Trail is 1.4 miles in total and takes about half an hour to complete, but adding on a detour to El Polín Spring will tack on another 15–20 minutes or so.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For a Presidio hike with history: The Park Trail\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Bisecting the park north-south is the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/park-trail\">Park Trail\u003c/a>, which winds adjacent to the San Francisco National Cemetery, up to the Presidio Golf Course, around Mountain Lake and terminating at the former U.S. Marine Hospital — which is now housing for Presidio residents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One major highlight of the trail is a quick detour to the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/national-cemetery-overlook\">National Cemetery Overlook\u003c/a>, also accessible via the Bay Area Ridge Trail. The forest here is dense with green foliage and ivy crawling up eucalyptus trees. Above the cemetery is a place to sit and reflect or meander through a World War I monument adorned with excerpts from \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/wwim/learn/historyculture/young.htm\">Archibald MacLeish’s poem \u003cem>The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055107\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055107\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-13-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-13-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-13-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-13-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cemetery Overlook in the Presidio of San Francisco on Sept. 4, 2025, looks out over the National Cemetery and the San Francisco Bay. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Calvin Anderson, a San Francisco resident who was out walking to the overlook, said his son goes to school not too far away — so he often comes out to Inspiration Point and the Cemetery Overlook, both for the history and the views of the Golden Gate Bridge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I even have it tattooed on my arm,” he said of the bridge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1WaXHWVkgLirukBHy8AuipWBKO60eYUY&ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1920\" height=\"480\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s not the only homage along this trail to those lost. At its northernmost end, you’ll find a \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/presidio-pet-cemetery\">pet cemetery\u003c/a>. Then, as the Park Trail winds its way south, it passes near the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/marine-cemetery-vista\">Marine Cemetery Vista\u003c/a> overlooking the park’s dune habitat, which honors merchant mariners who died at the nearby Marine Hospital, whose graves were rediscovered in 1989.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>By the numbers: \u003c/em>The Park Trail winds north to south for 1.7 miles in total. Add on detours to the National Cemetery Overlook and Marine Cemetery Vista, and it’ll come out closer to 2–2.5 miles for a little under an hour of walking.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For a Presidio hike with art: The Bay Area Ridge Trail\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a more than 500-mile network of trails that \u003ca href=\"https://ridgetrail.org/\">creates a ring around the entire Bay Area\u003c/a> — and\u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/bay-area-ridge-trail\"> its Presidio segment \u003c/a>is a highlight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Near its southern start, the trail passes next to \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/andy-goldsworthys-spire\">another Andy Goldsworthy sculpture called \u003cem>Spire\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem>. \u003c/em>The artist built this artwork from 37 Monterey cypress trees that had to be removed during the park’s restoration, and it’s now surrounded by new trees planted at the time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055112\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055112\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-24-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-24-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-24-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-24-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tents are setup at Rob Hill Campground, above Immigrant Point Overlook, in the Presidio of San Francisco on Sept. 4, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As well as being an arresting sight, \u003cem>Spire \u003c/em>is “almost acting like a measuring stick to see the natural progression of the new trees that were planted,” Petrie said. “It’s just a striking moment to be able to consider the various life cycles of trees.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the National Cemetery Overlook, along the way you’ll skirt the Presidio Golf Course — as well as the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/rob-hill-campground\">Rob Hill Campground\u003c/a>, the highest point in the Presidio, which \u003ca href=\"https://rvparksf.com/\">until recently\u003c/a> was the only campground within the city. During World War II, it was a lookout that then became a campground maintained by the Boy Scouts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Today, it welcomes up to 30 people at each site during the summer months. \u003ca href=\"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10172170\">Rob Hill Group Campground reservations \u003c/a>get snapped up quickly on weekends, but tend to be easy to get on weekdays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Behind the sites themselves is a dune restoration site and a forest with a fire circle. Petrie said if the weather is right, at nighttime while camping, you may even see stars and hear the evocative foghorn in the distance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You can also really hear the great horned owls up there,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>By the numbers: \u003c/em>The total length of this section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail is just 2.5 miles, and takes just under an hour to complete from one end to the other. If you’re planning to hike it point to point, it’s easily accessible by public transit on both ends via the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/1-california\">1 Muni bus\u003c/a> from the south and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/28-19th-avenue\">28 from the north near the Golden Gate Bridge.\u003c/a> Reservations at Rob Hill Campground cost $92 per night on weekdays and $240 on weekends.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For a Presidio hike with stunning views: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The 1,200-mile \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/juan-bautista-de-anza-national-historic-trail\">Juan Bautista de Anza Historic Trail \u003c/a>crosses three states and even an international border, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/juba/planyourvisit/maps.htm\">following the colonizer’s route\u003c/a> from Sonora, Mexico, to San Francisco in 1776.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily for you, its Presidio segment is just under three miles long, following the expedition’s route from Mountain Lake to the Golden Gate Bridge, with a whole lot of vistas along the way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055110\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055110\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-21-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-21-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-21-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-21-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view from Immigrant Point Overlook in the Presidio of San Francisco on Sept. 4, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In total, the park has eight scenic overlooks, which Petrie said were key to transforming the Presidio from a military base to a national park site.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The least assuming but most unique is the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/lobos-valley-overlook\">Lobos Valley Overlook\u003c/a>, which gives a rare west-facing view of Sea Cliff and the Legion of Honor Museum beyond.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then, \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/immigrant-point-overlook\">Immigrant Point Overlook\u003c/a> perches hikers above the Batteries-to-Bluffs trails, where the expanse of the Pacific Ocean beyond dominates the view, honoring immigrants to the United States who landed on these shores.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll also encounter the dramatic \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/pacific-overlook\">Pacific Overlook\u003c/a> and its hidden picnic tables, and the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/golden-gate-overlook\">Golden Gate Overlook\u003c/a>, which Petrie highlighted as one of the most “unusual, head-on” views of the bridge in the park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1cMScoOQYrt1ezTgUGz_2P_laW8aJMyg&ehbc=2E312F\" height=\"480\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While most of the trails in the park are up to two to three miles maximum, Petrie encouraged hikers to get creative to make a full day out of it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s amazing how you can do loops and put the trails together,” Petrie said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>By the numbers: \u003c/em>At almost three miles, this section of trail takes around an hour to complete. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>If there’s one thing about San Francisco that’s unwaveringly impressive, it’s the city’s parks. Every resident has access to some kind of park \u003ca href=\"https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/in-san-francisco-everyone-lives-within-a-10-minute-walk-of-a-park/\">within a 10-minute walk.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And the west side of the city is particularly blessed — between sprawling Golden Gate Park (it’s bigger than Manhattan’s Central Park) and the Presidio, there are \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/419/Who-We-Are\">more than 4,000 acres\u003c/a> of parkland in the city’s boundaries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12054109\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12054109\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250604-HikingSFBluffs-03-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250604-HikingSFBluffs-03-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250604-HikingSFBluffs-03-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/250604-HikingSFBluffs-03-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A jogger runs along part of the Batteries to Bluffs Trail in the Presidio of San Francisco on June 4, 2025. The coastal path offers views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean, access to historic military sites and Marshall’s Beach. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Golden Gate Park boasts ample museums and is perfect for a long stroll, if you’re really trying to immerse yourself in nature, consider taking your next hike this holiday weekend to the Presidio, where wildness can be found around every corner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A former U.S. Army site turned national park, the Presidio can feel shockingly wild for how urban it is. Getting lost in its tangles of \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/about/sustainability/creating-a-sustainable-forest\">cypress, redwood and eucalyptus trees\u003c/a> is easy to do.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may even see its \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12046806/coyotes-are-in-pupping-season-in-the-bay-area-heres-how-to-keep-yourself-and-your-dog-safe\">infamous coyotes,\u003c/a> which inhabit the area and are often responsible for seasonal trail closures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12054103\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Trails-Map-Accessible.pdf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1294\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Trails-Map-Accessible.pdf.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Trails-Map-Accessible.pdf-160x104.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/Trails-Map-Accessible.pdf-1536x994.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Presidio’s sheer size, however, can be initially daunting for many would-be explorers. Perhaps you’ve only visited \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/andy-goldsworthys-wood-line\">Andy Goldsworthy’s ever-decaying \u003cem>Wood Line\u003c/em>\u003c/a> while traveling on \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/lovers-lane-trail\">Lover’s Lane\u003c/a>, allegedly San Francisco’s oldest footpath. Or maybe you’ve taken on the popular \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12042938/hiking-along-beautiful-bluffs-can-get-risky-heres-how-to-stay-safe\">Batteries to Bluffs\u003c/a> trail, or the stroll from Crissy Field along \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/golden-gate-promenade-bay-trail\">Golden Gate Promenade \u003c/a>to \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/fort-point-national-historic-site\">Fort Point\u003c/a> and the iconic bridge itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But head inland a bit and you’ll discover the park has far more than meets the eye, including a network of trails that take you through its most hidden, and some of its best, spots. Read on for four of the best hikes to discover the Presidio, from incredible views to off-the-beaten-path finds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A word about safety: The Presidio is home to an active coyote population, so some sections of the park, like sections of the Park Trail and the Bay Area Ridge Trail, are closed to dogs in certain seasons to prevent dog-coyote conflicts. \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/about/sustainability/coyotes-in-the-presidio\">Remember to check for closures\u003c/a> before heading out, keep your dog leashed and abide by all posted signs.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For a Presidio hike with a ‘wilderness’ feel: The Ecology Trail\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>One of the park’s shortest but most immersive trails is the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/ecology-trail\">Ecology Trail\u003c/a>, which winds around a southeastern segment of the park and takes hikers through redwoods, native grasslands and even coastal wetland habitat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The upper trail is pedestrian only, while the lower trail allows bikes. Stop at \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/inspiration-point-overlook\">Inspiration Point Overlook\u003c/a> for one of the best views in the park, overlooking Angel Island, the Palace of Fine Arts and Alcatraz.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055105\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055105\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-09-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-09-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-09-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-09-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Upper Ecology Trail, near Inspiration Point, in the Presidio of San Francisco on Sept. 4, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Along the way, don’t forget to detour to \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/el-polin-spring\">El Polín Spring\u003c/a>, a natural spring that was foundational to the Indigenous people who lived in the area and the Spanish and U.S. armies who later occupied it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part of the Tennessee Hollow Watershed, the site of the spring was also home to \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/prsf/learn/historyculture/juana-briones.htm\">Doña Juana Briones de Miranda\u003c/a>, among the first settlers of then-Yerba Buena, who lived there with her family in the 1800s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Presidio Trust spokesperson Lisa Petrie said when the park was first established, cleaning up and restoring native habitat to the spring and the surrounding ecosystem was a high priority.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Now, \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/about/sustainability\">everything from great horned owls to frogs and even turtles\u003c/a> can be found there, and it’s also the site used to first reintroduce species that have been threatened back into the landscape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When the habitat was planted there, the area just started to thrive,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To get to the spring from the south, a zig-zagging trail winds downhill through scrubland to a boardwalk and the entrance of the spring, tucked away inside a sheltered oak-tree wildlife hub. Here, you’ll also find a “field station” housing materials for kids to learn about the spring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nearby signage, which details the importance of the water to native species and the people who lived nearby, encourages visitors to slow down and listen to the birds and the wind as it moves through the three main habitats of the area — wetland, coastal scrub and grassland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It just makes you feel like you’re in the wilderness,” Petrie said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>By the numbers: \u003c/em>The Ecology Trail is 1.4 miles in total and takes about half an hour to complete, but adding on a detour to El Polín Spring will tack on another 15–20 minutes or so.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For a Presidio hike with history: The Park Trail\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Bisecting the park north-south is the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/park-trail\">Park Trail\u003c/a>, which winds adjacent to the San Francisco National Cemetery, up to the Presidio Golf Course, around Mountain Lake and terminating at the former U.S. Marine Hospital — which is now housing for Presidio residents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One major highlight of the trail is a quick detour to the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/national-cemetery-overlook\">National Cemetery Overlook\u003c/a>, also accessible via the Bay Area Ridge Trail. The forest here is dense with green foliage and ivy crawling up eucalyptus trees. Above the cemetery is a place to sit and reflect or meander through a World War I monument adorned with excerpts from \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/wwim/learn/historyculture/young.htm\">Archibald MacLeish’s poem \u003cem>The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055107\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055107\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-13-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-13-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-13-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-13-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cemetery Overlook in the Presidio of San Francisco on Sept. 4, 2025, looks out over the National Cemetery and the San Francisco Bay. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Calvin Anderson, a San Francisco resident who was out walking to the overlook, said his son goes to school not too far away — so he often comes out to Inspiration Point and the Cemetery Overlook, both for the history and the views of the Golden Gate Bridge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I even have it tattooed on my arm,” he said of the bridge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1WaXHWVkgLirukBHy8AuipWBKO60eYUY&ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1920\" height=\"480\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s not the only homage along this trail to those lost. At its northernmost end, you’ll find a \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/presidio-pet-cemetery\">pet cemetery\u003c/a>. Then, as the Park Trail winds its way south, it passes near the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/marine-cemetery-vista\">Marine Cemetery Vista\u003c/a> overlooking the park’s dune habitat, which honors merchant mariners who died at the nearby Marine Hospital, whose graves were rediscovered in 1989.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>By the numbers: \u003c/em>The Park Trail winds north to south for 1.7 miles in total. Add on detours to the National Cemetery Overlook and Marine Cemetery Vista, and it’ll come out closer to 2–2.5 miles for a little under an hour of walking.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For a Presidio hike with art: The Bay Area Ridge Trail\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a more than 500-mile network of trails that \u003ca href=\"https://ridgetrail.org/\">creates a ring around the entire Bay Area\u003c/a> — and\u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/bay-area-ridge-trail\"> its Presidio segment \u003c/a>is a highlight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Near its southern start, the trail passes next to \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/andy-goldsworthys-spire\">another Andy Goldsworthy sculpture called \u003cem>Spire\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem>. \u003c/em>The artist built this artwork from 37 Monterey cypress trees that had to be removed during the park’s restoration, and it’s now surrounded by new trees planted at the time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055112\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055112\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-24-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-24-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-24-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-24-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tents are setup at Rob Hill Campground, above Immigrant Point Overlook, in the Presidio of San Francisco on Sept. 4, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As well as being an arresting sight, \u003cem>Spire \u003c/em>is “almost acting like a measuring stick to see the natural progression of the new trees that were planted,” Petrie said. “It’s just a striking moment to be able to consider the various life cycles of trees.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the National Cemetery Overlook, along the way you’ll skirt the Presidio Golf Course — as well as the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/rob-hill-campground\">Rob Hill Campground\u003c/a>, the highest point in the Presidio, which \u003ca href=\"https://rvparksf.com/\">until recently\u003c/a> was the only campground within the city. During World War II, it was a lookout that then became a campground maintained by the Boy Scouts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Today, it welcomes up to 30 people at each site during the summer months. \u003ca href=\"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10172170\">Rob Hill Group Campground reservations \u003c/a>get snapped up quickly on weekends, but tend to be easy to get on weekdays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Behind the sites themselves is a dune restoration site and a forest with a fire circle. Petrie said if the weather is right, at nighttime while camping, you may even see stars and hear the evocative foghorn in the distance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You can also really hear the great horned owls up there,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>By the numbers: \u003c/em>The total length of this section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail is just 2.5 miles, and takes just under an hour to complete from one end to the other. If you’re planning to hike it point to point, it’s easily accessible by public transit on both ends via the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/1-california\">1 Muni bus\u003c/a> from the south and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/routes/28-19th-avenue\">28 from the north near the Golden Gate Bridge.\u003c/a> Reservations at Rob Hill Campground cost $92 per night on weekdays and $240 on weekends.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>For a Presidio hike with stunning views: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The 1,200-mile \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/juan-bautista-de-anza-national-historic-trail\">Juan Bautista de Anza Historic Trail \u003c/a>crosses three states and even an international border, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/juba/planyourvisit/maps.htm\">following the colonizer’s route\u003c/a> from Sonora, Mexico, to San Francisco in 1776.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily for you, its Presidio segment is just under three miles long, following the expedition’s route from Mountain Lake to the Golden Gate Bridge, with a whole lot of vistas along the way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12055110\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12055110\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-21-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-21-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-21-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/250904-PRESIDIOHIKES-21-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view from Immigrant Point Overlook in the Presidio of San Francisco on Sept. 4, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In total, the park has eight scenic overlooks, which Petrie said were key to transforming the Presidio from a military base to a national park site.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The least assuming but most unique is the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/lobos-valley-overlook\">Lobos Valley Overlook\u003c/a>, which gives a rare west-facing view of Sea Cliff and the Legion of Honor Museum beyond.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then, \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/immigrant-point-overlook\">Immigrant Point Overlook\u003c/a> perches hikers above the Batteries-to-Bluffs trails, where the expanse of the Pacific Ocean beyond dominates the view, honoring immigrants to the United States who landed on these shores.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll also encounter the dramatic \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/pacific-overlook\">Pacific Overlook\u003c/a> and its hidden picnic tables, and the \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/golden-gate-overlook\">Golden Gate Overlook\u003c/a>, which Petrie highlighted as one of the most “unusual, head-on” views of the bridge in the park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1cMScoOQYrt1ezTgUGz_2P_laW8aJMyg&ehbc=2E312F\" height=\"480\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While most of the trails in the park are up to two to three miles maximum, Petrie encouraged hikers to get creative to make a full day out of it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s amazing how you can do loops and put the trails together,” Petrie said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>By the numbers: \u003c/em>At almost three miles, this section of trail takes around an hour to complete. 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State and local officials disputed that the protests were beyond their control and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12043314/california-to-sue-trump-for-sending-national-guard-troops-into-la-after-ice-protests\">quickly sued\u003c/a>, asking a court to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12043548/california-asks-court-to-stop-national-guard-marines-from-patrolling-la-streets\">remove the troops\u003c/a> from the streets. While the state has had \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12043935/how-solid-is-californias-legal-case-against-trump-deploying-troops-to-la\">success\u003c/a> in a district court, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12043920/judge-weighs-californias-lawsuit-over-trumps-troop-deployment-in-la\">an appeals court halted\u003c/a> the lower judge’s order to remove the troops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12051797/california-argues-trumps-use-of-troops-in-l-a-violated-federal-law\">three-day trial\u003c/a> in August, a judge \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12054322/judge-rules-trump-violated-law-by-sending-troops-to-los-angeles\">ruled in favor of California\u003c/a>, ruling that Trump had violated federal law and ordering him to stop using troops for policing, but an appeals court paused that decision. The case is still pending and is expected to be heard by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals later this month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But in general, some judges have appeared \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12044621/appeals-court-hears-newsoms-case-against-trumps-national-guard-mobilization\">reticent to second-guess\u003c/a> the president’s authority on an issue related to national security.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059095\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059095\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Residents surround federal and Border Patrol agents as they plan their exit after an immigration raid on Atlantic Boulevard in Bell, California, on June 19, 2025. \u003ccite>(Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First Washington, D.C., then an escalation with Oregon and Illinois:\u003c/strong> Trump argued that he needed troops in D.C. to combat crime — a rationale that shifted as he began sending forces to Portland and Chicago. He has claimed the troops are needed to protect immigration facilities and agents from protesters, though he often conflates crime and immigration enforcement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The deployments have turned into a partisan showdown between blue states and red states, now playing out in multiple courts. California joined Oregon’s lawsuit after Trump \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058677/newsom-says-trump-is-sending-300-california-national-guard-members-to-oregon\">tried to send California Guard members to Portland\u003c/a>, successfully securing a temporary order \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058715/trumps-order-to-deploy-california-national-guard-to-oregon-sparks-legal-showdown\">blocking that deployment\u003c/a>. Chicago and Illinois were not successful. Both cases are moving through appeals court.[aside postID=news_12058715 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/AP25278748416734-scaled.jpg']Both cases are moving through appeals courts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Republicans and Democrats are telling starkly different stories and military experts are concerned. The Trump administration insists the deployments are about public safety and the rule of law. On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said ICE facilities in Portland had been “under siege by these anarchists” for months and accused protesters of inciting violence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Democrats, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, see Trump’s moves as a precursor to potentially \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058799/trumps-national-guard-moves-are-part-of-a-dangerous-plan-california-ag-warns\">more frightening uses of the military\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Trump does think that the military is his personal police force and his personal army. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>[This column was reported for Political Breakdown, a bimonthly newsletter offering analysis and context on Bay Area and California political news. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/newsletters/political-breakdown\">Click here to subscribe\u003c/a>.]\u003c/strong>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>It’s a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058799/trumps-national-guard-moves-are-part-of-a-dangerous-plan-california-ag-warns\">threat\u003c/a> President Trump has made before:\u003c/strong> He first publicly mused about using military troops to quell civilian protests in 2020, during his first term, when demonstrations roiled the nation after Minneapolis police killed George Floyd.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He didn’t send troops across the country, but did dispatch National Guard troops from 11 states to Washington, D.C., where they controversially helped clear protesters from Lafayette Square ahead of a presidential photo-op in front of a church. (An \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/06/09/1004832399/watchdog-report-says-police-did-not-clear-protesters-to-make-way-for-trump-last-\">investigation\u003c/a> later found that the park police and Guard members decided to disperse the crowd — using tear gas — independently of the president’s plans.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s important to note that Washington, D.C., unlike cities in sovereign states, falls under greater federal control — the president commands the D.C. National Guard. Still, even before Trump’s reelection, pro-democracy experts saw the threats to use troops against civilians as part of a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11991317/protect-democracy-warns-how-trump-2-0-could-lead-to-authoritarianism\">troubling pattern of authoritarian tendencies\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Things escalated in June, when Trump sent troops to L.A.:\u003c/strong> Trump said he was responding to “out-of-control” immigration protests when he \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12043221/protesters-and-immigration-authorities-face-off-for-a-2nd-day-in-la-area-after-arrests\">seized control of the California National Guard\u003c/a> from Gov. Gavin Newsom and deployed Guard members — and eventually 700 U.S. Marines — to the nation’s second largest city. State and local officials disputed that the protests were beyond their control and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12043314/california-to-sue-trump-for-sending-national-guard-troops-into-la-after-ice-protests\">quickly sued\u003c/a>, asking a court to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12043548/california-asks-court-to-stop-national-guard-marines-from-patrolling-la-streets\">remove the troops\u003c/a> from the streets. While the state has had \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12043935/how-solid-is-californias-legal-case-against-trump-deploying-troops-to-la\">success\u003c/a> in a district court, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12043920/judge-weighs-californias-lawsuit-over-trumps-troop-deployment-in-la\">an appeals court halted\u003c/a> the lower judge’s order to remove the troops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12051797/california-argues-trumps-use-of-troops-in-l-a-violated-federal-law\">three-day trial\u003c/a> in August, a judge \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12054322/judge-rules-trump-violated-law-by-sending-troops-to-los-angeles\">ruled in favor of California\u003c/a>, ruling that Trump had violated federal law and ordering him to stop using troops for policing, but an appeals court paused that decision. The case is still pending and is expected to be heard by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals later this month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But in general, some judges have appeared \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12044621/appeals-court-hears-newsoms-case-against-trumps-national-guard-mobilization\">reticent to second-guess\u003c/a> the president’s authority on an issue related to national security.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059095\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059095\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/GettyImages-2220483644-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Residents surround federal and Border Patrol agents as they plan their exit after an immigration raid on Atlantic Boulevard in Bell, California, on June 19, 2025. \u003ccite>(Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First Washington, D.C., then an escalation with Oregon and Illinois:\u003c/strong> Trump argued that he needed troops in D.C. to combat crime — a rationale that shifted as he began sending forces to Portland and Chicago. He has claimed the troops are needed to protect immigration facilities and agents from protesters, though he often conflates crime and immigration enforcement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The deployments have turned into a partisan showdown between blue states and red states, now playing out in multiple courts. California joined Oregon’s lawsuit after Trump \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058677/newsom-says-trump-is-sending-300-california-national-guard-members-to-oregon\">tried to send California Guard members to Portland\u003c/a>, successfully securing a temporary order \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058715/trumps-order-to-deploy-california-national-guard-to-oregon-sparks-legal-showdown\">blocking that deployment\u003c/a>. Chicago and Illinois were not successful. Both cases are moving through appeals court.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Both cases are moving through appeals courts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Republicans and Democrats are telling starkly different stories and military experts are concerned. The Trump administration insists the deployments are about public safety and the rule of law. On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said ICE facilities in Portland had been “under siege by these anarchists” for months and accused protesters of inciting violence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Democrats, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, see Trump’s moves as a precursor to potentially \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12058799/trumps-national-guard-moves-are-part-of-a-dangerous-plan-california-ag-warns\">more frightening uses of the military\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Trump does think that the military is his personal police force and his personal army. And he wants that force behind his policy decisions,” Bonta said. “He wants to weaponize the military against blue states and blue cities…. he’s also, I think, socializing the idea of the military in American cities.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Newsom and other Democrats have warned that Trump may use the troops to intimidate voters in blue states and to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/proposition-50-election-newsom-trump-21088506.php\">suppress the vote\u003c/a> in November’s special election and beyond.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bonta, though, said that the U.S. “is a nation that will never accept military rule.” And some former military leaders are speaking out. Retired Gen. Randy Manner, who will join Political Breakdown on Thursday, has warned that the president’s actions risk driving a wedge between the armed forces and the public.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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Rockwell’s 13-page ruling also affirmed that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation had sufficient evidence of those violations to terminate former ISU officers Daniel Garland and Marcus Jordan and shave 10% of officers Martin Fong’s and Paul Bettencourt’s pay for 24 and 36 months, respectively.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The Court’s inquiry is limited to whether substantial evidence supports the decision in light of the whole record,” Rockwell wrote in her ruling. “The Court does not reweigh the evidence.”\u003cem> \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12017605\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 683px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12017605\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/241113-OOW-VALENTINO-RODRIGUEZ-JR-04-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/241113-OOW-VALENTINO-RODRIGUEZ-JR-04-KQED.jpg 683w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/241113-OOW-VALENTINO-RODRIGUEZ-JR-04-KQED-160x200.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Valentino Rodriguez Jr. with his mother, Erma Rodriguez, at his graduation from CDCR’s officer academy in Galt, California, May 1, 2015. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of the Rodriguez Family)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Much of that evidence came from the cellphone of Rodriguez, which contained thousands of texts between the officers. It also showed that he’d told senior officers that the group excluded and degraded him.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m glad that the judge stuck to the decision, and that they’ve run out of appeals,” said his father, Valentino Rodriguez Sr. “I know for a fact that if he hadn’t been in that ISU, he’d be alive today.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rodriguez was promoted to the ISU in 2018 to fill in for another officer on administrative leave and became a permanent member before going on leave for stress in early 2020.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His efforts to cope with unrelenting hazing by fellow officers, the loss of his career and his ultimate death by an accidental overdose were chronicled in KQED’s eight-part podcast “\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/podcasts/onourwatch\">On Our Watch: New Folsom\u003c/a>.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The multi-year investigation also told the story of ISU \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12017652/how-to-kill-a-cop-death-despair-and-corruption-in-californias-most-violent-prison\">Sgt. 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"content": "\u003cp>For the first time since \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11987754/californias-class-of-2024-lags-in-student-aid-applications-data-shows\">its glitchy revamp\u003c/a> two years ago, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is \u003ca href=\"https://fsapartners.ed.gov/home/\">open to students on time\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The application launched last week on Oct. 1, on the same day \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/government-shutdown\">the federal government shut down\u003c/a> after Congress failed to pass a stopgap funding bill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But there’s good news for prospective college students: The shutdown doesn’t impact applying for FAFSA. Daisy Gonzales, Executive Director of the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), said students can \u003ca href=\"https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/electronic-announcements/2025-10-01/government-lapse-appropriations-federal-student-aid-processing-and-customer-service-guidance\">still submit their forms\u003c/a>, and the agency “does not anticipate any disruption.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“CSAC encourages students to be ready to apply for financial aid through the FAFSA,” Gonzales said in a statement. “Call centers will be open to answer any calls from both the Federal Student Aid and CSAC.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The California DREAM Act, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11979367/fafsa-2024-the-big-error-affecting-mixed-status-families-and-what-to-do-if-youre-an-affected-student\">state-based application\u003c/a> for undocumented students and students from mixed-status families, is also open. The state said that student\u003ca href=\"https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing\"> “information is never shared with the federal government or used for immigration enforcement.” \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11982309\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11982309\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/240408-UCLAWSF-010-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/240408-UCLAWSF-010-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/240408-UCLAWSF-010-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/240408-UCLAWSF-010-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/240408-UCLAWSF-010-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/240408-UCLAWSF-010-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/240408-UCLAWSF-010-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students outside of the University of California College of the Law in San Francisco on April 8, 2024. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While you have plenty of time to complete and submit the application, deadlines can creep up on you, especially after two cycles of delayed rollouts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for all the FAFSA and CADAA application deadlines to know for 2025, as well as other financial aid applications.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What are the financial aid deadlines to know for 2025?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>What deadlines you should keep track of largely depends on what type of college or university you are hoping to enroll in. You should check directly with the school you’re interested in attending to make sure of their specific timings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the FAFSA, March 2, 2026, is \u003ca href=\"https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/important-dates-and-deadlines\">the priority deadline\u003c/a> for most colleges and institutions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For students applying for state-based aid like CADAA, March 2, 2026, is the strict deadline.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11968720\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11968720 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/IMG_0524.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration showing a pair of hands holding a yellow sheet of paper that reads FAFSA. In the background, a number of figures representing family members talk.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1240\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/IMG_0524.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/IMG_0524-800x517.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/IMG_0524-1020x659.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/IMG_0524-160x103.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/IMG_0524-1536x992.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The FAFSA is now open on time. Here are the major student aid deadlines students need to know. \u003ccite>(Anna Vignet/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The financial aid deadline for students going to community college is Sept. 2, 2026.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While some people may qualify for free community college through the California Promise Grant, they can only access this program by \u003ca href=\"https://www.ccsf.edu/california-college-promise-grant-ccpg\">applying to the FAFSA or CADAA\u003c/a> along with \u003ca href=\"https://home.cccapply.org/index.php/us/money/california-college-promise-grant\">the grant’s own application\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Students hoping to go to a private institution should consider filling out the \u003ca href=\"https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/getting-started\">CSS Profile\u003c/a> in addition to the FAFSA. The deadline for the CSS Profile, which is a separate aid application, is dependent on the \u003ca href=\"https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/frequently-asked-questionshttps:/cssprofile.collegeboard.org/frequently-asked-questions\">private school’s own priority deadline\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I’m not sure I’m going to college. Should I follow these deadlines anyway?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12018723/fafsa-2025-california-deadlines\">a 2024 interview with KQED\u003c/a>, Gonzales said that the biggest misconception people can make about the FAFSA is believing that they don’t qualify — whether that’s because their family is \u003ca href=\"https://www.csac.ca.gov/middle-class-scholarship\">middle class\u003c/a>, they’re thinking about joining the military or they’re going on a gap year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even if you’re uncertain about going to college at all, Gonzales said you should apply for FAFSA anyway. That way, you’ll have it completed in case they change your mind about your plans, and you’ll be sure you haven’t missed any deadlines.[aside postID=news_12058230 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/npr.brightspotcdn-copy-1-1020x681.jpg']“It’s never a bad idea to apply,” she said. And because “the aid here in California is very generous, very diverse,” many students — especially first-year college students — will qualify for some form of aid like grants, scholarships, subsidized loans or work-study, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Among those programs is \u003ca href=\"https://www.csac.ca.gov/financial-aid-programshttps:/www.csac.ca.gov/financial-aid-programs\">the Cal Grant\u003c/a> — the \u003ca href=\"https://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grants\">state-specific aid program\u003c/a> that California students can apply for through the FAFSA. Other programs include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The Cal-HBCU program, which provides aid for California students transferring from California Community Colleges to a partnering Historically Black College.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A grant for foster youth under 26 that funds five years of schooling\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Aid for undocumented students who also participate in community service\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Grants for students who are also parents\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Students planning to enter the teaching profession.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>What tax documents do I need to complete the FAFSA on time?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>First, a quick breakdown of tax vocabulary:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>A W-2 form is a tax document that an employer gives workers once a year, which shows how much the employer paid the worker that year.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A 1040 form is a tax document, also known as a tax return, that a worker completes themselves, usually with the help of a tax expert. This document is sent to the IRS each year to confirm how much the worker got paid and how much they owe the government in taxes.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12011586\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12011586\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/241029-OAKLANDSCHOLARSHIPSTUDENTS-01-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/241029-OAKLANDSCHOLARSHIPSTUDENTS-01-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/241029-OAKLANDSCHOLARSHIPSTUDENTS-01-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/241029-OAKLANDSCHOLARSHIPSTUDENTS-01-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/241029-OAKLANDSCHOLARSHIPSTUDENTS-01-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/241029-OAKLANDSCHOLARSHIPSTUDENTS-01-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/241029-OAKLANDSCHOLARSHIPSTUDENTS-01-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Northeastern University campus in Oakland on Oct. 29, 2024, formerly Mills College. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Most people in the U.S. receive a W-2 form and then complete a 1040 form themselves. FAFSA will ask parents to share information from last year’s documents. If the parents do not have this information, it could be for one of these reasons:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The parent is a gig worker, such as driving for Uber or doing deliveries for Grubhub; they most likely did not get a W-2 form. Instead, the company they work for gave them a 1099 form. Ask for “their 1099” instead.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The parents did not work last year and received unemployment benefits instead; they most likely did not get a W-2 form. In this case, the state government will have sent them a 1099-G form, which lists how much they received from unemployment benefits.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If a student’s parent has a W-2 form but does not have last year’s 1040 form, this probably means they haven’t filed their taxes yet. Colleges will still want to see their taxes, and applicants should ask their parents about scheduling an appointment with a tax preparer to catch up on this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many community organizations offer free tax filing services year-round. In the Bay Area, \u003ca href=\"https://uwba.org/freetaxhelp/\">United Way can connect people\u003c/a> to online and in-person tax help — and parents could potentially qualify to get cash back from the government when they file, based on their income and the size of the family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your family still needs to file their taxes, keep the schools you’re applying to updated about this.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Resources for students applying for financial aid:\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For students and family members who still have questions, FAFSA resources state-wide and nationally include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncan.org/news/687244/NCANs-2025-26-FAFSA-Page-A-How-To-Guide.htm\">The National College Attainment Network’s 2025–26 FAFSA Page: A How-To Guide\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/help\">FAFSA’s official FAQ\u003c/a> (with \u003ca href=\"https://studentaid.gov/help-center/contact\">the help center’s contact information\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.csac.ca.gov/sites/default/files/file-attachments/spanish_paper_better_cadaa_2024-2025.pdf\">Solicitud Dream Act de California\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.csac.ca.gov/students\">California Student Aid Commission\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.csac.ca.gov/cash-college\">CSAC’s Cash for College\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.casfaa.org/\">California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“CSAC encourages students to be ready to apply for financial aid through the FAFSA,” Gonzales said in a statement. “Call centers will be open to answer any calls from both the Federal Student Aid and CSAC.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The California DREAM Act, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11979367/fafsa-2024-the-big-error-affecting-mixed-status-families-and-what-to-do-if-youre-an-affected-student\">state-based application\u003c/a> for undocumented students and students from mixed-status families, is also open. 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Here are the major student aid deadlines students need to know. \u003ccite>(Anna Vignet/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The financial aid deadline for students going to community college is Sept. 2, 2026.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While some people may qualify for free community college through the California Promise Grant, they can only access this program by \u003ca href=\"https://www.ccsf.edu/california-college-promise-grant-ccpg\">applying to the FAFSA or CADAA\u003c/a> along with \u003ca href=\"https://home.cccapply.org/index.php/us/money/california-college-promise-grant\">the grant’s own application\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Students hoping to go to a private institution should consider filling out the \u003ca href=\"https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/getting-started\">CSS Profile\u003c/a> in addition to the FAFSA. 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Colleges will still want to see their taxes, and applicants should ask their parents about scheduling an appointment with a tax preparer to catch up on this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many community organizations offer free tax filing services year-round. 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Firefighters then patrolled the burned area to extinguish smoldering stumps, logs and piles of ash, as there was a risk of reignition later.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s exactly what appears to have happened.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12059124\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1584px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/Mug-shot-firtes.jpeg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12059124\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/Mug-shot-firtes.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1584\" height=\"892\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/Mug-shot-firtes.jpeg 1584w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/Mug-shot-firtes-160x90.jpeg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/Mug-shot-firtes-1536x865.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1584px) 100vw, 1584px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This undated photo provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office shows Jonathan Rinderknecht, a suspect in the Palisades Fire. \u003ccite>(Courtesy U.S. Attorney's Office )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>According to Essayli, the fire smoldered underground until strong winds on Jan. 7 caused the fire to surface and spread, becoming one of the most destructive fires on record.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Speculation about the case of the fire had centered on fireworks, but Essayli said that authorities have no evidence that’s the case. 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