The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 17, 2024 Millions of Americans under extreme heat warning as heatwave heads east.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Millions of Americans under extreme heat warning as heatwave heads east. About 80 countries sign on to Ukraine statement laying out peace deal requirements. Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet, after opposition lawmaker Bennie Ganz resigns. Maryland Governor Wes … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – June 17, 2024

Netanyahu Dissolves the War Cabinet as Tensions on Israel’s Border With Lebanon Intensify We begin with PM Netanyahu dissolving Israel’s war cabinet, as the danger of a war breaking out on the border between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies. Joining us from Israel is Asher Kaufman, Director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and … Continued


About Health

6/17/24 Vision Health

Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Ella Faktorovich as they discuss vision health as it relates to different stages of life. They will answer question about issues such as myopia, computer vision syndrome, presbyopia, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and how to keep your eyes healthy.Dr. Faktorovich is the Director and Founder of Pacific Vision Institute in San … Continued


What did the Communist Party accomplish in California, or try to? SFSU emeritus professor Robert W. Cherny considers the party’s agendas and activities in relation to longshore workers, labor unions, political figures, and others. He also examines the stances the party took toward the Roosevelt administration, the New Deal, the Comintern, and U.S. involvement in … Continued