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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.
With just a month left of his presidency, Barack Obama bans new oil and gas leases in federal waters in the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, delighting environmentalists. The self styled Islamic State claims responsibility for the Berlin, Germany truck attack that killed 12 people and injured nearly 50 more. German officials aren’t endorsing the claim quite … Continued
Donald Trump clinches his victory in the electoral college as thousands of anti-Trump protesters converge on state capitols across the country. The Russian Ambassador to Turkey is gunned down by an off-duty police officer while speaking at a photography exhibition in the Turkish capital Ankara. A state agency that oversees judicial discipline in California clears … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Evacuations are underway from the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo. The Obama Administration suggests that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally authorized the hacking of Democratic officials’ email accounts in the run-up to the presidential election. Shelters are overflowing as the pouring rain poses perhaps the biggest challenge to homeless people trying to stay dry. AT&T … Continued
A cease-fire deal between rebels and the Syrian government in the city of Aleppo collapses with tens of thousands of civilians still stuck in a tiny besieged enclave of the city. President-Elect Donald Trump names Rick Perry to head the Energy Department, which Perry once vowed to eliminate if elected President. California Governor Jerry Brown tells … Continued
Donald Trump picks Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State.Fighting in Aleppo ends as rebel forces withdraw from Syrian government’s assault. Climate scientists rally to defend science against attacks by Trump and Republicans. Alameda County Supervisors approve a new $1.3 billion stadium to keep Raiders from relocating to Las Vegas. Featured Stories: https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/alameda-county-board-of-supervisors-votes-to-back-lott-groups-stadium-proposal … Continued
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that Congress will investigate a reported CIA assessment that Russia interfered in the November election on behalf of Donald Trump. Trump calls the charge ridiculous. Attorneys for an Iraqi mother and refugee ask a federal appeals court in San Francisco to allow her to pursue her case against former President … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Featured Stories: https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/valley-teachers-free-speech-dispute https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/oakland-bull-hosts-ghost-ship-benefit
Donald Trump picks fast food chain CEO and critic of increasing the minimum wage, Andy Puzder as Secretary of Labor–labor leaders lament the choice. Immigrant rights advocates rally to support “California Values Act” to end state cooperation with federal immigration deportations. Oakland City Council declares a State of Emergency in wake of the Ghost … Continued
Donald Trump names a climate denier to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Bay Area artists fear a backlash will shut down their spaces after the Oakland warehouse fire at the Ghost Ship. Featured Stories: https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/artists-fear-backlash-after-oakland-warehouse-fire
