Government shutdown guide, from duration to services affected

It seems America is in for another government shutdown starting Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Previous government shutdowns provide insights as to how it can impact Californians, including the approximately 150,000 federal workers who call the state home.

Here are some common questions we’re answering to help Californians quickly understand how a government shutdown could impact them.

What is a government shutdown?

The new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1. But if lawmakers fail to appropriate funds for federal agencies to operate in the new fiscal year, it will result in a government shutdown, said the U.S. Office of Personnel Management .

While many federal workers nationwide will not work during this time — and there may even be major layoffs — there are some exceptions, generally related