The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

6:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays - Fridays

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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.

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President Joe Biden tours Hurricane Ida’s destruction in New Jersey and New York, calls for infrastructure funding to address climate change; Taliban says it’s formed all male government, reports surface of Taliban repressing Afghan demonstrations; Homeless advocates rally in San Francisco demanding extension of Shelter In Place hotels for the homeless during the pandemic

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden tours Hurricane Ida’s destruction in New Jersey and New York, calls for infrastructure funding to address climate change. Climate conference urges funding to adapt to climate change. Louisiana officials rescind licenses for 7 nursing … Continued

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Last hold out in Afghanistan, Panjshir, falls to Taliban; Extended unemployment benefits for 9 million people expire; 22,000 South Lake Tahoe residents allowed to return home, but officials warn Caldor fire at risk of spreading

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  Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Taliban takes control of Afghanistan’s last hold out Panjshir province, now controls all of country. Evacuation orders lifted form some 22,000 South Lake Tahoe residents, but Calfire warns Caldor fire likely to grow due to dry … Continued

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Death toll mounts to 46 as Hurricane Ida floods east coast; Democrats blast Texas abortion law, vow to fight it; Dying winds help crew battle Caldor fire that threatens Lake Tahoe

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. At least 46 dead as Hurricane Ida hits east coast, bringing historic flash flood warnings. President Joe Biden urges passage of $1.5 infrastrcuture bill to address climate change worsened wildfires and hurricane. Cooler weather helps fire crews … Continued

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Extreme Texas 6-week abortion ban now law of the land, as the Supreme Court’s conservative majority is silent on emergency appeal; No “peace dividend” as 17 Democrats join Republicans to increase pentagon budget by $25 billion, despite end of Afghanistan war; Caldor fire grows closer to South Lake Tahoe, as firefighters make progress in battling blaze; Los Angeles City Council commits to ambitious plan of 100% renewable energy by 2035

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Extreme Texas 6-week abortion ban now law of the land, as the Supreme Court’s conservative majority is silent on emergency appeal to the law. Top U.S. military leadership refuses to rule out further cooperation with the Taliban … Continued

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Caldor fire grows, nears Lake Tahoe, forces evacuations of Nevada residents; President Joe Biden says end of Afghan war “end of an era,” Republicans call for his resignation and impeachment; Texas state Republicans pass SB1, limiting voting access, despite months of protests from Democrats

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Caldor fire grows, nears Lake Tahoe, forces evacuations of Nevada residents and threatens more than 33,000 homes. President Joe Biden calls end of Afghan war  “end of an era,” blasts endless wars, as Republicans call for his … Continued

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U.S. ends longest war, announces full troop withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years; U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan kills 10 civilians, including 6 children; Caldour fire forces evacuation of 22,000 from South Lake Tahoe; Hurricane Ida floods Louisiana, leaves millions without electricity

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airfor Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.S. ends longest war, announces full troop withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years. U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan kills 10 civilians, including 6 children. Caldour fire forces evacuation of 22,000 from South Lake Tahoe. Hurricane Ida … Continued

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13 U.S. service members and 60 Afghans killed in two ISIS suicide bomb blasts near Kabul airport; President Joe Biden pledges retribution against attackers, holds to August 31st deadline to end Afghanistan war; TEPCO to release radio active waste water at defunct Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 13 U.S. service members and 60 Afghans killed in two suicide bomb blasts near Kabul airport, ISIS claims attacks. President Joe Biden pledges retribution against attackers, holds to August 31st deadline to end Afghanistan war. Texas Republican … Continued

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Evacuations from Afghanistan ramp up, but 10,000 Afghans remain at the Kabul airport; San Jose City Council mandates vaccines to enter events at city facilities with more than 50 people; East Bay and Orange County leaders speak out against the recall of Governor Gavin Newsom

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Evacuations from Afghanistan ramp up, but 10,000 Afghans remain at the Kabul airport. Orange County Supervisors urge Biden to increase the number of refugee’s admitted to U.S. amidst Afghanistan crisis. Wildfires scorch more than 1.5 million acres … Continued