The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – October 8, 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.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Bay Area counties outline criteria to lift many indoor mask mandates. President Joe Biden announces mask mandates for employers of more than 100 workers. Judge strikes down Texas extreme anti-abortion law; Texas to appeal ruling. Senate narrowly … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Los Angeles City Council enacts nation’s strictest vaccine mandate to enter business establishments. Republicans to agree lifting debt ceiling into December to avoid default on debt, criticized for “kicking can down the road.” Assistant Attorney General Kirsten … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Facebook whistleblower tells congress social media company ignored known dangers. Michigan executes man with mental disabilities for murder he committed 28 years ago. State and local elected officials respond to southern California oil spill. Family of Mona … Continued
GOP Blocking Vote in Senate on Raising Debt Ceiling. Facebook Crashes for Hours, Meanwhile Whistleblower Condemns Practices on National TV. Cleanup of Southern California Oil Spill May Take Weeks, Say Officials. Santa Clara County Supervisors Reveal Plan To End Family Homelessness.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Governor Gavin Newsom announces first in the nation COVID-19 vaccine mandate for school children. Merck announces antiviral treatment for COVID-19. President Joe Biden meets with House democrats amidst infrastructure funding impasse. Biden administration urges federal judge to … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Governor Gavin Newsom signs 5 police reform bills including one to strip badges from bad cops. Congress passes bill funding the government as the Treasury Secretary urges eliminating debt ceiling. Democratic Party at odds over $3.5 trillion … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California Governor ‘considering’ vaccine mandate for California school children. City of San Jose apologizes for “racist” and “xenophobic” role in 1887 arson of city’s Chinatown. Los Angeles City Council considers COVID-19 vaccine mandate to enter restaurants and … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Republicans continue to block an increase in the nation’s borrowing power. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns failure to raise debt ceiling will result in recession. Governor Gavin Newsom signs package of housing bills to invest $24 billion … Continued
House Democrats Begin Debate on ‘Build Back Better’ bill. German Social Democrats Win Parliamentary Elections, Coalition Talks to Follow. New York Jury Convicts Singer R. Kelly of Racketeering Sex Trafficking. US Murder Rate Climbs 30 percent in 2020, Report Shows. Santa Clara County Supervisors to Consider Affordable Housing Land Purchase.