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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.
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi holds the floor for hours to dramatize her demand that Republican Speaker Paul Ryan agree to allow debate on a plan to protect young undocumented immigrants known as “Dreamers.” The California Nurses Association makes its case for single payer health care at the State Capitol.
The White House says Donald Trump was only kidding when he said that Democrats who failed to applaud during the State of the Union may have been committing treason — New York Democrat Hakeem Jeffries says treason is not a laughing matter. San Francisco and Alameda County residents may have the opportunity to vote on … Continued
Donald Trump calls Congressional Democrats who didn’t applaud his State of the Union speech “UnAmerican” and treasonous. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra steps in to provide oversight of SFPD reforms after the federal Justice Department abandons its Obama-era role. https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/poor-peoples-campaign-launches-moral-campaign-on-poverty-environment-racism https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/california-doj-will-review-sfpds-effort-to-improve-its-relationship-with-the-public
The Republican-led House Intelligence Committee releases its disputed memo criticizing the Russia probe after Donald Trump declassifies it. A new U.S. nuclear posture review envisions a possible nuclear first strike to react to an attack on U.S. civilian populations or infrastructure. https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/illegal-and-legal-immigration-would-be-drastically-cut-under-trumps-new-immigration-proposal https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/trumps-expanded-nuclear-arsenal https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/california-gubernatorial-candidates-debate-on-womens-rights-issues-and-all-agree
The ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee says the Republican Committee Chair made material changes to a memo on the Russia probe before sending it to the White House for review. San Francisco Supervisors consider establishing a public municipal bank. Worldwide rallies support imprisoned Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi on her 17th birthday. https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/uc-employee-unions-protest-for-fair-wages-and-dignity-outside-berkeleys-sproul-hall https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/us-navy-re-examines-hunters-point-naval-shipyard-for-radioactive-contamination … Continued
In his first State of the Union address, Donald Trump calls for unity, while repeating deeply divisive talking points linking criminal gangs to immigration and claiming family unification brings in dangerous immigrants. San Francisco’s District Attorney says he’ll comb department records and purge thousands of marijuana convictions. Pregnant women at the Alameda County jail, ask … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
