The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President Joe Biden holds first press conference; Georgia Governor signs voter suppression bill into law, President and civil rights groups blast it; California Governor Gavin Newsom expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden holds first press conference-addresses immigration crisis and other issues. Georgia Governor signs voter suppression bill into law, President and civil rights groups blast it. Senator Bernie Sanders introduces two bills to repeal 2017 GOP … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate hearing on For the People Act to expand voting rights and protections. President Joe Biden picks Vice President Kamala Harris to tackle nation’s immigration crisis. California Governor Gavin Newsom nominates Alameda County Assemblyman Rob Bonta for … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Officials identify suspect in Colorado mass shooting that killed 10 people. President Joe Biden and Democrats call for assault weapons ban and tougher background checks. San Francisco, Marin and Santa Clara Counties relax pandemic restrictions. Bernie Sanders … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House approves two key immigration reform measures to provide citizenship for dreamers and farm workers. Biden administration to send millions of COVID-19 vaccines to Canada and Mexico. Russia removes ambassador to U.S. after President Biden calls President … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Mass Shooting in Atlanta leaves 9 dead, most of Asian descent. Campaign pushes California Governor to appoint an AAPI lawmaker to Attorney General. Senate holds hearing on Equality Act, to extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ people. … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden embarks on cross country tour to tout the American Rescue Plan. Civil rights advocates warn hundreds of Republican backed measures to limit voting rights. 2nd ranking Senate Democrat calls for ending filibuster to push … Continued