The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 18, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

6:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays - Fridays
The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump announces blockade of Venezuela, as Pentagon says will not release video of Sept 2 boat attack; Activists urge State Insurance Commissioner to hold insurers accountable for skyrocketing home insurance costs; Trump delivers unusual Oval Office address … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Faith-based protesters shut ICE regional headquarters in SF, over 40 arrested; Oakland considers Police Dept contract with private surveillance company as opponents cite past surveillance abuses; Trump announces blockade of Venezuela, as Pentagon says will not release … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Brady United advocate discusses gun violence in wake of deadly Brown University mass shooting; Governor Newsom unveils “Phoenix” health information service based on scientific evidence, as alternative to federal health advice; Refuse Fascism movement holds protest near … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Flooding in Gaza kills at least 14, with 795,000 displaced Palestinians at risk, as Israel blocks shelter supplies; Kamala Harris urges Dems to plan for after Trump, but not be nostalgic for status quo that failed so … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Indiana senate votes down GOP redistricting plan that could have eliminated 2 democratic house seats; Senate votes down Dem, GOP health bills, Affordable Care Act health costs to skyrocket; Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends immigration crackdown at … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, amid controversial boat strike campaign and military escalation; Senate tees up Thursday vote on Affordable Care Act subsidies, Dem and GOP bills both expected to fail; Family of man … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court hears GOP challenge to campaign spending limits as midterm congressional elections approach; Report finds gaps in community protections when oil refineries close; SF Supervisor Mahmood introduces Safe Cities Blueprint Package to bar ICE from using … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court poised to expand Trump power to fire independent federal agency members; House to vote this week on $900 billion Defense bill, $8 billion more than Trump requested for Pentagon; SF could lose $400 million under … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Federal immigration policies spark push-back from residents as democrats push legislation to rein in the raids; Richmond teachers strike over pay, staffing and student support; Supreme court allows Texas redistricting plan to be used in next year’s … Continued