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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.
Dozens killed and injured in a suicide attack at the Istanbul, Turkey airport blamed on the Islamic State. Volkswagen agrees to pay up to $15.3 billion to settle consumer lawsuits and government allegations that it cheated on emissions tests. A State Senate committee takes up the “Truth Act” aimed at preventing local law enforcement from … Continued
The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a Texas law that imposed strict regulations on doctors and clinics that provide abortions. Abortion providers cheer the ruling and vow to work to overturn other restrictions. The British pound drops to a new low, while Standard and Poor’s downgrades the UK’s credit rating. The Oakland City Council is poised … Continued
The Brexit vote sends economic and political shockwaves across Britain and the world. British Prime Minister David Cameron says he’ll resign; world markets plunge. A Superior Court judge rules the California “Delta Plan” invalid, calling into question Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to build massive twin tunnels to ship water south. S.F. Pride festivities kick off … Continued
The U.S. Supreme Court deals a blow to four million undocumented immigrants and their families who would have benefited from President Obama’s executive orders sparing them from deportation. Justices tie 4-4 leaving in place a lower court ruling that blocked Obama’s action. A surprise ruling from justices upholds a University of Texas affirmative action program. … Continued
House Democrats stage a sit-in on the House floor demanding a vote on gun legislation.Veteran civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis leads the action. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton trade barbs over who’s best suited to provide economic leadership. A ban on homeless encampments is headed for the San Francisco November ballot. A rally at … Continued
A surprise announcement from utility giant PG&E which says it will shut down the Diablo Canyon nuclear reactors when their licenses expire in 2024 and 2025. PG&E will replace nuclear power with renewable energy. Friends of the Earth calls the agreement historic. Hillary Clinton calls Donald Trump the “King of Debt” in a takedown of … Continued
Federal officials release partial transcripts of Orlando shooter phone calls. Senators debate gun control measures. The Dalai Lama addresses state lawmakers. San Francisco city and Pride officials detail security measures ahead of weekend festivities. Who’s funding Islamophobic groups in the U.S.? The Council on American Islamic Relations and a U.C. Berkeley Center reveal their findings. … Continued
British police investigate the right wing background and mental health of suspect in the murder of member of Parliament Jo Cox. In the San Francisco trial of PG&E, the prosecutor says the utility gambled with safety to maximize its profits. At San Francisco budget hearings, the interim police chief argues against Supervisor John Avalos’s proposal … Continued
Republican Senate leaders agree to allow a vote on Democratic gun safety measures after Connecticut’s Chris Murphy stages a 15 hour talkathon ending at 2 a.m. California lawmakers approve a budget with more funding for childcare, state universities and jail construction – as well as an extra two billion dollar in a rainy day reserve. … Continued
Federal authorities investigate whether Omar Mateen’s second wife knew ahead of time that he was planning the deadly Orlando attack. Oakland has its third police chief in a week. Civil rights attorneys John Burris and Jim Chanin outline actions they may take following reports that more than a dozen Oakland police officers had sex with … Continued
