The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

07.04.16 - 6:00pm

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

07.01.16 - 6:00pm

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Attorney General Loretta Lynch says she won’t overrule the findings of an FBI-led investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server and says she understands her private meeting with Bill Clinton cast a shadow over the probe. Governor Jerry Brown signs six gun control measures into law but vetoes five others.  A new report says one in six … Continued

06.30.16 - 6:00pm

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Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan says he’ll schedule a gun control vote on Tuesday. The California Assembly passes a series of tough gun control measures which would give the state the toughest laws in the country. Democrats hope the measures will persuade Lt Governor Gavin Newsom to withdraw his gun control initiative from the ballot. … Continued

06.29.16 - 6:00pm

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Turkish officials reopen the Istanbul airport a day after a deadly suicide attack kills 42 and injures nearly 250.  Farmworkers try again, asking a State Senate committee to approve legislation granting them the right to overtime pay. Democratic lawmakers stage coordinated efforts across the country on gun control and the U.S. Senate prepares to pass … Continued

06.28.16 - 6:00pm

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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

06.27.16 - 6:00pm

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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

06.24.16 - 6:00pm

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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

06.23.16 - 6:00pm

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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

06.22.16 - 6:00pm

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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

06.21.16 - 6:00pm

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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