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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 Obama commutes the 35 year sentence of whistleblower Chelsea Manning. He also commutes the sentence of 74 year old Puerto Rican nationalist Oscar Lopez Rivera who has spent more than half his life in prison. Russian President Vladimir Putin springs to the defense of President-Elect Donald Trump, accusing the outgoing Obama Administration of … Continued
With his inauguration days away, President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to lash out at critics in the intelligence community and at civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis who called Trump’s presidency illegitimate. Activists kick off what they call 120 hours to reclaim the radical legacy of Martin Luther King. The week’s actions will include direct … Continued
The House prepared to join the Senate in approving a budget resolution which includes instructions to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The family of the first man shot by San Francisco police this year says Sean Moore had a mental illness that police knew about. Moore was critically wounded. The California Assembly takes a largely party … Continued
Secretary of Defense nominee, James “Mad Dog” Mattis, takes hard stance against Russia, ISIS and China. The nominee for CIA Director, Mike Pompeo, of Kansas, is drilled about his advocacy for domestic digital surveillance. There’s also a nomination hearing for HUD Secretary, Ben Carson. Civil rights leaders oppose Jeff Sessions nomination as Attorney General. Diversity at … Continued
President-elect Donald Trump adamantly denies reports that Russia had obtained compromising personal and financial information about him, calling it a “tremendous blot” on the record of the intelligence community if it released the material. Exxon-Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson faces pointed questions at his confirmation hearing to be Secretary of State. Civil rights icon Congressman John … Continued
President Obama makes a farewell speech to the nation from his adopted hometown of Chicago. Democrats grill Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, President-Elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Attorney General. California Governor Jerry Brown’s choice to be California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, testifies to a state confirmation hearing. Governor Brown unveils a state budget with billions … Continued
Congressional Republicans prepare to ram through nine of President-Elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees through confirmation hearings this week over Democrats’ objections that it’s a rush job. San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener introduces legislation that would make California the first state in the nation to require solar power on newly constructed buildings. A brief respite … Continued
The first mass shooting of the year with double digit casualties — five dead, eight wounded after an Iraq War veteran opens fire at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida airport. President-elect Donald Trump says he “learned a lot” in his briefing with top intelligence officials, but is declining to say whether he accepts their assertion that … Continued
The country’s top intelligence official says Russia undoubtedly interfered in the 2016 presidential election by hacking Democratic emails. Republican Senator John McCain says the U.S. isn’t tough enough on cyberhacking. House Speaker Paul Ryan says Republicans will strip federal dollars for Planned Parenthood as part of their effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. It’s been … Continued
Republican Senators begin the process of trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. Democrats warn against the repeal. California Democratic legislative leaders engage the services of former Obama Administration Attorney General Eric Holder to advise on legal strategy in likely battles with the Trump Administration over climate change, health care, civil rights and immigration. Oakland … Continued
