The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 13, 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. 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
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Texas democrats blast GOP redistricting plan as power-grab disenfranchising voters of color; Gaza residents still facing starvation despite limited aid allowed in by Israel; Republican bill seeks sanctions on South Africa over alleged antisemitism, support for genocide … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former Trump lawyer Bove approved for appeals court judgeship despite Democratic objections over multiple scandals; Senate Dems use arcane law to force release of Epstein files; Dems reintroduce John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act as mid-term … Continued