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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.
President Donald Trump doubles down on his travel ban from Europe to stop coronavirus spread. Democrats and Republicans at odds over coronavirus relief bill. Democratic Presidential hopefuls Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders issue coronavirus response plans. Governor Gavin Newsom on state’s coronavirus response, ends events of 250 people or more. Housing rights advocates urge Oakland … Continued
World Health Organization declares coronavirus a pandemic. U.S. health officials warn coronavirus outbreaks will spread and worsen. San Francisco bans large gatherings of more than 1,000 people, schools to stay open. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden wins big in Michigan primary. Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will stay in the race. President Donald Trump bans … Continued
New York Governor calls in National Guard to address coronavirus outbreak in New York suburb. Italy’s coronavirus cases top 10,000 as nation uses military and police to enforce travel bans. CDC says medical facilities and nursing homes need to do more to prevent COVID-19 spread. Trump administration outlines coronavirus response, pushes for payroll tax cut. … Continued
President Trump to discuss payroll tax relief and other coronavirus related economic relief measures with lawmakers. Cruise ship moored off California coast with coronavirus infected passengers docks in Oakland. California mayors urge protective measures for homeless individuals. Democratic lawmakers call for paid sick leave, local officials want eviction protections. Public defenders and immigrants rights activists … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Governments across the world scramble to contain coronavirus as cases near 100,000. San Francisco announces its first two cases of COVID-19 coronavirus. Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. doesn’t have enough COVID-19 testing kits. Nurses and health care workers say hospitals are unprepared for coronavirus. Democrat Elizabeth Warren ends bid for presidency, gives no … Continued
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are front runners in Democratic Presidential Primary. Billionaire, Michael Bloomberg drops out of Democratic Presidential race. California voters overwhelmingly vote for Bernie Sanders, reject Proposition 13. Bay Area voters reject SMART Train tax increase. Supreme Court hears abortion case, pro-choice advocates rally outside the court. California Governor declares state of … Continued
Special Pacifica Network wide coverage of Super Tuesday election results.
U.S. coronavirus deaths rise to six as overall cases rise above 100 across 11 states. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar drops out of race for presidential nomination, quickly endorses former Vice-President Joe Biden. Californians prepare to vote in Super Tuesday primary election. National, state and local candidates and issues to be decided.
The country’s 18 year war in Afghanistan may be nearing an end. Solano County health officials say dozens of people may have been exposed to a Vacaville woman ill with the coronavirus. Oakland activists want the OUSD to eliminate school police as part of a planned 20 million dollar budget cut. SF DA Chesa Boudin … Continued
