6:00 PM Pacific Time: Daily
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.
Iraqi and Kurdish peshmerga forces launch a military offensive to retake the city of Mosul from the Islamic State. Humanitarian aid officials warn that up to 1.5 million Iraqi civilians remain in the city. Donald Trump takes his message that the presidential election is being rigged to a new level — warning that the election is being … Continued
Donald Trump on the stump in North Carolina calls the reports that he sexually assaulted women lies and a part of a campaign against him by the Hillary Clinton campaign and media elites. Senator Bernie Sanders and other U.S. lawmakers ask President Obama to intervene in the Dakota Access Pipeline dispute and suspend further construction … Continued
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump angrily denies new accusations by several women that he groped them and kissed them against their will. First Lady Michelle Obama, in an impassioned speech, denounces Trump’s actions, saying the reports of his abuse have left her shaken. Tenants groups from across the Bay Area rally against the California Apartment … Continued
Donald Trump doubles down on his charge that the Justice Department colluded with the Hillary Clinton campaign on its probe of the email scandal. Clinton challenges Republicans over their support for Donald Trump during campaign events in Colorado and Nevada. A federal Justice Department report on the San Francisco Police Department cites numerous indicators … Continued
c Donald Trump goes to war against Republican elites with a twitter tirade whose targets include House Speaker Paul Ryan and Arizona Senator John McCain. Haitian locals in the hurricane devastated southwest of the country say they’re desperately waiting for aid. San Francisco Supervisors Jane Kim and Scott Weiner — competing for the State Senate … Continued
The day after Donald Trump’s do or die debate performance, Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan makes it clear he will no longer campaign for or defend the Republican Presidential nominee. The Haitian death toll from Hurricane Matthew tops 1,000. A Jewish group “If Not Now” uses the High Holiday season … Continued
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
