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

Senate plans Saturday vote on Republican budget plan; Thousands expected at Saturday rallies against Trump agenda – April 4, 2025

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Senate to vote Saturday on Republican budget measure, Dems plan amendments against “bailout for billionaires” Thousands expected to join Saturday march on Washington against Trump agenda, other rallies in Oakland, San Francisco and across nation UN … Continued

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Trump tariffs spark responses from allies and adversaries of US; bill to cap insulin prices in CA unanimously passes key committee – April 3, 2025

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump tariffs spark worldwide reaction as Trump targets allies, adversaries, and uninhabited islands Bill to cap insulin price in California unanimously passes committee, after earlier version was vetoed by Governor Newsom Republicans block Senator Padilla resolution to … Continued

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Trump announces “Liberation Day” tariffs on imports, opponents blast it as “Recession Day” – April 2, 2025

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump announces “Liberation Day” tariffs on imports, opponents call it “Recession Day” SF judge orders Trump administration to restore legal assistance for unaccompanied migrant children ICE detains Venezuelan who came to US to donate kidney to brother, … Continued

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Senator Booker gives record 25 hour speech protesting Trump’s 71 days of actions; UC workers hold 3rd unfair labor practices strike in 2 months – April 1, 2025

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Dem Cory Booker holds Senate floor for record 25hrs 5min to disrupt Senate in protest of Trump attack on people and democracy 20,000 UC workers strike to protest unfair labor practices, 3rd such strike in 2 months, … Continued

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Activists protest ICE detentions of Palestinian activists; Airbnb protest blasts founder’s role in Musk’s DOGE – March 28, 2025

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Activists rally to protest ICE detention of Palestinian activists, call for court hearing in New Jersey for student activist Mahmoud Khalil Protesters at Airbnb headquarters in SF decry company founder’s role in Musk’s DOGE HHS Secretary RFK … Continued

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1,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since March 18; Santa Rita Jail audit shows continuing failures in medical care – March 27, 2025

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel’s renewed military actions in Gaza has killed nearly a thousand Palestinians since March 18, according to Gaza health officials UN officials say Democratic Republic of Congo conflicts are devastating civilians, causing food crisis Audit of Santa … Continued

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Marjorie Taylor Green leads DOGE subcommittee calls to defund NPR, PBS; Democrats blast cuts to National Institutes for Health – March 26, 2025

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. First republican joins dems calling for investigation of Yemen war plan group chat security breach DOGE committee hearing calls for defunding NPR, PBS, as dems urge “save Elmo” Democrats hold forum to oppose cuts to National Institutes … Continued

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Trump’ Israel ambassador nominee Huckabee dodges questions over Gaza; Social Security nominee grilled by Dems over DOGE, cuts, privatization – March 25, 2025

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel ambassador nominee Mike Huckabee dodges questions about Trump policies on Gaza Supreme Court hears 2 cases that could decide what courts can hear cases challenging EPA rules Social Security nominee faces democrat grilling over Doge, cutbacks, … Continued

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Supreme Court hears white voters’ challenge to black congressional district in Louisiana; Bay area lawmakers propose sales tax for transit – March 24, 2025

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court hears voting rights case as white voters challenge black congressional district in Louisiana Two bay area state senators introduce sale tax measure to close transit funding shortfall UN cuts staff in Gaza after UN staff … Continued