The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 15, 2025

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

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

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Newsom announces Nov 4 special election to temporarily redraw congressional districts, in response to Texas redistricting; Budget, staff cuts at National Forest Service threatens firefighting, visitor services nationwide, including CA’s Inyo National Forest; UN report warns of … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Texas democrats in Indiana call for state action to counter Texas GOP redistricting, as Newsom prepares November ballot measure; San Franciscans protest Israeli killing of Al Jazeera journalists, UN calls it grave breach of international law; Bernie … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump’s Washington DC takeover begins, sparking criticism of growing authoritarianism; SF labor activists raise funds for Palestine Federation of Trade Unions to protect rights of workers; ICE arrest of disabled high school student triggers creation of safety … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump takes over DC police, sends National Guard in move Dems blast as authoritarian power grab; Israeli attack kills 5 reporters, 4 from Al Jazeera, UN calls it breach of international humanitarian law; Netanyahu plans takeover of … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Palestinians fearful of Israel plans to take over Gaza City as part of escalation to take over nearly entire Gaza Strip; Newsom, Pelosi join Texas dems in Sacramento as governor plans November ballot measure to counter TX … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Texas senate committee approves GOP redistricting plan while Dems hold out in other states to block quorum; ICE uses rental truck to surprise and round up day laborers in LA despite court order on ICE stops; California … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Texas democratic lawmakers undeterred after bomb threat, as redistricting battle spreads to more states including California; Antinuclear activists mark anniversary of Hiroshima bombing with Livermore Lab protest against nuke testing and research; Voting Rights Act turns 60, … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Texas republicans fail again to vote on GOP redistricting plan, as democratic lawmakers hold out in other states; Federal judge orders officials to produce agreements showing what agencies and contractors have authority at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz immigrant … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Texas democratic lawmakers leave state to block scheduled republican redistricting vote; Nations negotiating global plastic pollution treaty as new report urges action on public health emergency; Activists celebrate appeals court victory on order barring discriminatory ICE practices … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Activists sue to block termination of TPS deportation protections for migrants fleeing dangerous homelands; California sues Trump administration over attacks on gender-affirming care; Gaza humanitarian crisis sparks calls for action in US and abroad to end military … Continued