The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 18, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays
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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. UC Berkeley students rally as university expects Trump demands on DEI, hiring, deportations and more Activists plan “Day without an Immigrant” protests on May Day to protest Trump policies, following days of protests at ICE detention centers … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. AG Bondi sues Maine for not banning transgender athletes from women’s sports, says California and Minnesota are next Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating orders blocking deportation … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Marjorie Taylor Green defends Trump agenda at town hall meeting, calls opponents “brainwashed” Trump urges Congress to cut funding for PBS, NPR, as White House accuses them of “radical woke propaganda disguised as news” California college students … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump, Salvadoran president Bukele say they won’t release man wrongly deported to notorious Salvadoran prison San Jose begins construction on city’s first “safe sleeping site”, with 48 tents, water, electricity and parking Israeli airstrikes damaged last fully-functioning … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Democratic lawmakers urge SEC investigation of whether Trump engaged in market manipulation to benefit himself and allies Federal judge orders daily updates on return of man wrongly deported to El Salvador prison Healthcare advocates and CA congressmember … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House advances Trump agenda with narrow passage of republican budget bill against democratic opposition Congressional Progressive Caucus says Musk must leave in 50 days, when his special employee status expires under law State senate committee approves bill … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump announces pause on tariffs except China, democrats say damage is done and uncertainty remains Federal worker unions fight back against Trump attacks on government workers and their unions, while Dems back pro-worker legislation UN World … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UC students denounce Trump education and research cuts at “Kill the Cuts” protest, fearing for students and for health care House passes Republican bill aimed at blocking federal courts from blocking Trump agenda Trade representative Greer defends … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court Chief Justice blocks court order to return Maryland man mistakenly deported to notorious Salvadoran prison Israel PM Netanyahu visits White House, Trump hints at new ceasefire while calling for US ownership of Gaza Weekend Hands … Continued
Senate plans Saturday vote on Republican budget plan; Thousands expected at Saturday rallies against Trump agenda – April 4, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate to vote Saturday on Republican budget measure, Dems plan amendments against “bailout for billionaires” Thousands expected to join Saturday march on Washington against Trump agenda, other rallies in Oakland, San Francisco and across nation UN … Continued