The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 18, 2017
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays
6:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays - Fridays
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.
Republicans finalize their tax bill and hope to win passage next week in the House and Senate. Seven protesters who say they were brutalized by Berkeley police last June during a protest against the Urban Shield militarized police training program file a claim against the city.
The Federal Communications Commission votes 3-2 to repeal Net Neutrality rules that require equal access to the internet. The Oakland School Board votes to make nine million dollars in midyear budget cuts, over the objections of hundreds of parents, students and teachers. https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/oakland-unified-school-district-votes-to-cut-9mil-before-spring-term https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/state-senate-announces-new-sexual-harassment-policies
A stunning victory in Alabama’s Senate race for Democrat Doug Jones — he’s propelled to victory by a large turnout and overwhelming vote by African Americans. Acting Mayor London Breed takes over official duties in San Francisco, appearing with the Police Chief to promote a holiday gun buyback program 24 hours after the sudden death … Continued
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 12, 2017
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Severe weather hampers firefighting efforts as the mammoth Thomas Fire threatens areas of Santa Barbara and other cities. The Trump Administration faces off against young climate activists who’ve filed suit charging the federal government is depriving them of their rights by siding with the fossil fuel industry and failing to address climate change. https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/childrens-climate-lawsuit-argued-in-sf-court
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 8, 2017
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Senator Al Franken announces he’ll resign in the coming weeks after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Extreme “purple” conditions prevail in Southern California where winds of up to 80 mph feed the growth of raging wildfires. https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/almeghari-on-jeruselum https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/national-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 6, 2017
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Wind whipped fires ravage parts of Ventura County. The U.S. Supreme Court takes up the case of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. Oakland City workers go out on strike.