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


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israeli forces capture the director of northern Gaza’s last major functioning hospital, taken to prison known for torture, family and international aid groups call for his release. Fourth infant dies of hypothermia as winter sets in Gaza. … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump asks Supreme Court to pause ruling on proposed TikTok ban law. Activist call on Biden to institute Equal Rights Amendment. Governor Newsom extends CHP extra presence in Oakland. US and Azerbaijan say Russian fire likely responsible … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Russian air defense likely shot down Azerbaijan passenger plane. South East Asian nations commemorate deadly 2004 Tsunami Anniversary. California regulators waive anti-corrosion measures for proposed oil pipeline. Trump says US should reclaim Panama Canal Zone.