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. President Joe Biden releases 1,684 page, $1.75 Build Back Better Act without paid leave or most Medicare expansions. Democrats hammer oil and gas CEO’s at hearing on industry’s role in causing the climate crisis and efforts to … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Paid leave and a billionaire’s tax get axed from President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better social and climate spending plan. California “ready” to roll out vaccines for 5-11 year olds, Governor Gavin Newsom receives booster vaccine in … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senator Bernie Sanders demands President’s Build Back Better plan include medicare expansion, White House says it won’t include everything they want. F.D.A. advisory panel approves kid-size Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year olds. San Francisco Supervisors introduce … Continued
Military stages coup in Sudan. President Biden pitches infrastructure proposal in speech in New Jersey. Bay Area assesses damage from record breaking rain storm. Facebook whistleblower testifies before British parliamentary panel. Democratic lawmakers discuss impact of social media platforms on Spanish speaking communities.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
House votes to hold former Trump aide Steve Bannon in Contempt of Congress. UN warns pandemic could last another year due to lack of vaccines in poor countries. Federal government gearing up for vaccine roll out for children aged 5-11. Governor Newsom announces no new oil wells allowed within 3,200 feet of public. Palestinian prisoners … Continued
Republican Senators filibuster federal voting rights legislation. President Biden pitches trimmed down infrastructure plan in his Pennsylvania hometown. Climate activists begin hunger strike for original infrastructure bill outside White House. British government rejects re-imposing Covid restrictions amid surge in cases. Floods kill scores in India and Nepal.
House Select Committee investigating Capitol insurrection recommends holding Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. FDA moves to allow over-the-counter sale of hearing aids. Texas legislature approves gerrymandered voting maps. Low income Alameda County tenants call for rent control. Oakland evicts residents of long time homeless encampment.
Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State and Joint Chiefs Chairman, dies from Covid-19 complications. Biden Administration urges Supreme Court to block Texas abortion ban law during legal challenges. US Senate to take up sweeping voting rights and infrastructure bills this week. Human rights activists arrested at Greek Olympic flame ceremony protesting award of Winter … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
