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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 20, 2016

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


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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 17, 2016

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


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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 16, 2016

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


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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 15, 2016

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


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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 14, 2016

President Obama rips into Donald Trump’s renewed call for a ban on Muslim immigration. Several regular patrons of the Pulse LGBT club in Orlando say shooter Omar Mateen was a frequent visitor to the club raising questions about whether he was conflicted about his sexuality. California lawmakers vote on gun safety measures. Environmental activists call on air quality … Continued


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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 13, 2016

Authorities say they so far have no evidence that Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen had the help of any individual or organized group, despite his calls to 911 pledging allegiance to the Islamic State. California lawmakers join with LGBTQ, Muslim and gun control groups to express solidarity with the victims and urge support for a … Continued