Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   The Supreme Court clears the way for Alabama to carry out the first prisoner execution using nitrogen gas.  Mother of a Michigan school shooter who killed four students was put on trial today for ignoring his … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 24, 2024 anti-Gaza war activists protest outside San Leandro offices of military contractor.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UAW endorses President Biden’s re-election bid. Trump and GOP supporters ramp up pressure on Nikki Haley to drop out of party presidential nomination race. Russia accuses Ukraine of shooting down plane over Ukrainian territory. Anti-Gaza war activists … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former President Trump wins New Hampshire’s first in the nation primary as expected. Jury selection begins in trial in Michigan of parents of teenage school shooter accused of ignoring mental health issues and purchasing him a gun. … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. US-British militaries coordinate again to strike Iranian-backed Houthi rebel targets in Yemen. Secretary of State Blinken travels to Africa to meet with regional leaders. EU foreign ministers meet to promote the creation of a Palestinian state as … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israeli PM Netanyahu says he opposes Palestinian state, countering US position. President Biden signs stopgap temporary government funding bill into law. Pakistani military holds national security review amid heightened tensions with Iran. UN warns Zimbabwe faces hunger … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Justice Department report rebukes Uvalde, Texas law enforcement school shooting response. Congress passes stopgap government funding bill just ahead of partial shutdown deadline. Trump defamation trial continues in New York, Trump not in attendance. Report says idle … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. US puts Iranian-backed Houthi rebels back on international terrorist organization list. Friday deadline approaches for Congress to reach a deal on a funding bill to avoid partial government shutdown. New York judge threatens to expel former President … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Agencies warn of possible Gaza famine and disease if humanitarian aid shipments don’t increase. Voters in Iowa take part in the Iowa Caucuses, the first major Presidential contest of the year. Harsh winter weather sweeps across … Continued