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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 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
World leaders scramble to respond to coronavirus and prevent widespread panic. HHS Secretary backtracks refusal to ensure coronavirus vaccine’s affordability after criticism. Governor Gavin Newsom says state is ready for virus, as new case of unknown origin reported. Democrats rally for gun control, day after mass shooting in Milwaukee. Lawmakers scrutinize reallocation of military funds … Continued
President Donald Trump declares a widespread U.S. outbreak of coronavirus isn’t inevitable, top CDC officials say more cases are likely. The top ranking black Congressmember, Jim Clyburn, endorses Joe Biden three days ahead of So Carolina primary. The House overwhelmingly approves anti lynching legislation named for Emmett Till. A “walker brigade” protests planned evictions at … Continued
World Health officials warn of a global pandemic as the death toll rises and coronavirus spreads. Democrats blast Trump administration’s response to coronavirus as unacceptable. Trump requests $2.5 billion for coronavirus response, lawmakers say it’s not enough. San Francisco Mayor London Breed declares local emergency to respond to coronavirus. Labor unions and Democrat Nancy Pelosi … Continued
Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein led to prison in handcuffs after rape, sexual assault convictions. President Trump addresses mega-rally in India with Prime Minister Modi. House Speaker Pelosi urges visitors to patronize SF Chinatown after unfounded fears caused by coronavirus. Bipartisan support for legislation that would automatically expunge criminal records of up to two million … Continued
The U.S. and Taleban enter a weeklong truce in Afghanistan. President Trump dismisses intelligence warnings about Russian election interference. U.C. Berkeley grad students rally in solidarity with UCSC students at threat of termination. Mexican land defense marks the murder of a well-known indigenous territorial rights defender.
President Trump’s ally, Roger Stone, sentenced to 40 months in prison for obstructing Congress. President Trump floats exonerating Roger Stone during speech in Las Vegas. At Democratic Presidential debate in Las Vegas, billionaire Michael Bloomberg receives criticism. Lawyers for Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, press for asylum in France. Student advocates sue Education Department over new, … Continued
Trump falsely claims he’s nation’s chief law enforcement officer as AG Barr floats leaving the post President Trump’s purge of officials disloyal in impeachment trial continues Democratic presidential candidate, billionaire Michael Bloomberg once touted cuts to medicare Latinx group endores Bernie Sanders for Democratic president Gun control group to ramp up campaign spending election to … Continued
President Donald Trump grants clemency to white collar criminals and corrupt public officials. Billionaire and former Republican Michael Bloomberg to join Democratic debates in Vegas. United Nations urges for humanitarian corridors in Syria, says fighting could be “war crime.” Youth climate justice activists arrested; stage actions at state capitals across the country. Lawmaker introduces state … Continued
Four Virginia Democrats join with Republicans to thwart an assault weapons ban More than 1,000 former Justice Dept officials call on Attorney General Barr to resign Bernie Sanders rallies thousands in Richmond
