The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – October 22, 2021
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.
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.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. F.D.A advisory panel approves Moderna’s COVID-19 booster shot for certain populations including elderly and those with health complications. President Joe Biden urges vaccination against COVID-19, says administration is ready to stock up when vaccines for 5-11 year … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California joins San Francisco’s historic lawsuit against ghost gun manufacturers. President Joe Biden opens Los Angeles Port 24/7 in an effort to beat back inflation. World Health Organization releases report finding climate change is the biggest threat … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 155 indigenous and climate justice activists arrested in Washington D.C. at People Vs. Fossil Fuels week of action. House votes to lift nation’s debt ceiling until December, avoiding a federal government shutdown and first-time-ever default. British official … Continued
FDA to Consider Approving Covid Booster for Moderna and J&J Vaccines. UC Berkeley and Stanford Economists Among 2021 Nobel Prize Winners. Highs Winds Prompt PG&E to Shut Down Power to 25,000 Northern California Customers. California Attorney General Opens Investigation Into Southern California Oil Spill.