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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 toll of those confirmed death in Haiti from Hurricane Matthew takes a big leap, to more than 800, as aid agencies begin to make their way into the communities hardest hit by the cyclone. President Obama warns of storm surges that could endanger communities as the hurricane makes its way up the coast of … Continued
The Obama Administration and Governors of Florida and South Carolina warn residents at risk from Hurricane Matthew to evacuate quickly before the Category Storm hits the mainland. In a stunning vote, the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission votes to reject an oil by rail project proposed by Phillips 66. Attorney General Kamala Harris and … Continued
Hurricane Matthew is marching towards Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas after wreaking havoc in Haiti and Cuba. Millions of residents on the Eastern Seaboard are urged to evacuate their homes. Israel intercepts a boat bound for Gaza crewed by women parliamentarians and activists. Former Governor Arnold Schwarzengger joins current Governor Jerry Brown to celebrate the … Continued
Hillary Clinton lays into Donald Trump following reports that he took a 900 million dollar loss on his 1995 taxes that he may used to avoid paying income taxes for nearly 20 years. Clinton asks “What kind of genius loses a billion dollars in a single year?” Hurricane Matthew bears down on Haiti, bring warnings of … Continued
In an early morning tweet storm Donald Trump shames a former beauty pageant winner for her sexual history and encourages people to check out what he calls her “sex tape”. Hillary Clinton tweets that Trump’s behavior is “unhinged”. The mother of Alfred Olango, shot dead by El Cajon police, said they came … Continued
Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf is back on the hot seat, today facing sharp questions from lawmakers at a House committee hearing over the bank’s sales scandal. A new study warns that global warming is on track to breach the threshold of a 2 degrees Celsius or 3.6 degrees fahrenheit rise over pre-industrial levels by … Continued
The San Diego community of El Cajon is reeling after police shot an unarmed black man. Alfred Olango was an immigrant from Uganda, shot dead by police after his sister called authorities for help, saying he was having a mental health episode. The U.S. Senate vote nearly unanimously to override President Obama’s veto of legislation … Continued
Donald Trump blames his performance in last night’s high stakes presidential debate on a bad moderator, a bad microphone and warns he may hit Hillary Clinton harder next time. California Governor Jerry Brown signs into law a measure intended to bar the state from contracting with firms that engage in the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement … Continued
As the presidential race tightens, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump meet for their fist one on one presidential debate Monday. Third party candidates are being excluded, but Green Party nominee Jill Stein says she’ll be there to occupy the debate. Tune in to KPFA for Democracy Now coverage. Our broadcast begins at 5:30 Monday on … Continued
The mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina declares a midnight to 6 am curfew for a second night to try to keep protesters off the streets. Protesters continue to demand the release of the police video of the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. Syrian warplanes launch some of the heaviest air strikes yet on rebel … Continued
