The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Georgia voters decide which party controls senate in runoff election; Los Angeles County COVID-19 infections double from 400,000 to 800,000 in one month; Google workers form union

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

  • President Donald Trump lobbies republicans to reject electoral college results ahead of congressional vote.
  • No charges filed against police man who shot unarmed black man, Jacob Blake, in the back paralyzing him.
  • Reverend Al Sharpton says firing of white cop who killed unarmed black man, Andre Hill, not enough at his memorial.
  • Los Angeles County COVID-19 infections double from 400,000 to 800,000 in one month.
  • Georgia is 5th state to detect more contagious COVID-19 variant strain.
  • Chicago teachers refuse to return to school without vaccinations.
  • Google workers form union.