Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Firefighting in the LA wildfires becomes international effort, as death toll rises to 24; Governor lifts some environmental rules to speed rebuilding Biden touts foreign policy improvements in final State Department speech Gaza journalists decry genocide, deaths … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Partial containment in LA area wildfires as President Biden pledges 100% reimbursement California fires come as 2024 is recognized as hottest year on record President-elect Trump sentenced but not punished, allowing him to become first convicted felon … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Chaotic evacuations in deadly Los Angeles area wildfires, with zero containment Ranching at Point Reyes National Seashore will largely end with environmental groups, ranchers settling legal dispute State Senator Scott Wiener introduces new Transgender Privacy Act TRANS … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Historic wildfires terrorize Los Angeles. KPFA’s Teresa Wierzbianska describes personal evacuation experience in LA. House of Representatives passes bill that could require ICE to detain immigrants accused of theft. Evironmental activists mobilize in Sacramento to protest biomass … Continued


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New national monuments honor California tribes; scandal-plagued Antioch Police pick interim chief – January 7, 2025

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President-elect Trump wants to take over Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland, and re-name the Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America. A YOUNG PALESTINIAN MOTHER STRUGGLES WITH CANCER AND RAISING HER CHILDREN IN GAZA. W.H.O. ISSUES REPORT … Continued


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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 6, 2025

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Toronto Globe reporter offers insight into resignation of Candaian PM Justin Trudeau. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to South Korea on last expected diplomatic trip before new administration. Congress certifies election results with no insurrection. … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. United Nations says Gaza health care system is collapsing. Cold weather in Gaza makes living conditions more difficult. House Speaker Mike Johnson retains gavel after dramatic vote. New California laws go on the books dealing with cannabis … Continued


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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 2, 2025 FBI says Islamic State inspired New Year’s Day New Orleans attacker acted alone.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. FBI says Islamic State inspired New Year’s Day New Orleans attacker acted alone. New California law prohibits collection agencies and others from sharing medical debt information. New state labor laws go on the books in California, including … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN report finds Israeli military targets hospitals bringing health care to brink of collapse in Gaza, a possible war crime and crime against humanity. 7th infant freezes to death as winter sets in, in war-torn Gaza strip. … Continued