
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays
6:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays to Fridays
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.
Manhattan Grand Jury indicts former President Trump; Hundreds protest Tennessee Republicans after mass shooting at school; Trans Day of Visibility set for tomorrow: Evening News March 30 2023
President Trump indicted by Manhattan Grand Jury; reportedly will turn himself in Tuesday Hundreds protest in Tennessee statehouse against failure of Republicans to act on gun violence Trans Day of Visibility set as community faces wave of anti trans bills nationwide House Republicans approve bill to undo President Biden’s climate policies Senate Committee tackles … Continued
Senator Bernie Sanders and Starbucks CEO face off at hearing; House Democrats renew call for gun safety legislation as Nashville mourns school shooting victims; California Assembly panel approves ban on police use of facial recognition technology: Evening News March 29 2023
Senator Bernie Sanders takes on longtime Starbucks CEO, accusing him of union busting at contentious hearing. First Lady Jill Biden joins Nashville vigil mourning this week’s school shooting while House Democrats call for assault weapons ban Republican House members call for stiffer work requirements for parents receiving federal aid California bill to ban police use … Continued
Nashville shooter legally bought guns used to kill six at Christian school; Governor Newsom signs groundbreaking law aimed at stemming gasoline price gouging; Nationwide demonstrations and strikes against pension reforms in France: ; Evening News March 28 2023
Nashville Police Chief says shooter legally bought guns used in yesterday’s school massacre Idaho lawmakers give near final approval to bill criminalizing gender affirming care for transgender kids Federal Reserve bank supervisors say they warned Silicon Valley Bank in fall of 2021 against risky practices French police clash with protesters as hundreds of thousands … Continued
Evening News March 27 2023
Seven dead in Nashville school shooting, shooter a former student. Manhattan grand jury hears more evidence in Trump hush money case. Tornado recovery underway in several southern states. Major protests in Israel over democratic crisis.
Nebraska advances bill banning gender affirming care — drawing opponents’ vow to filibuster all other bills Tiktok CEO faces harsh grilling on Capitol Hill House Republicans denounce President Biden’s student debt relief plan Democrats promote far reaching environmental justice bill Anti-Defamation League reports record high instances of antisemitism in 2022 Image from Nebraska Legislature
A state measure that could impose penalties against oil companies for price gouging scores an easy win in its first committee vote A nationwide strike by Starbucks workers calls out union busting by the coffee giant A replanting effort at Sequoia National Park after devastating wildfires in 2020 and 2021 California Senator Padilla calls for … Continued
Japan’s Prime Minister pays unexpected visit to Ukraine; Workers strike at the Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation’s second largest; Third Act protesters urge big banks to stop financing fossil fuel projects: Evening News March 21 2023
Japan’s Prime Minister makes surprise visit to Ukraine Senate moves forward to debate canceling resolutions that authorized war against Iraq “Third Act” climate elders stage protest against major banks that finance fossil fuel projects San Francisco Supervisors overwhelmingly approve 25 million dollar police overtime supplemental funds State Board of Equalization could be headed for termination … Continued
Evening News March 20 2023
Prosecutors rest case in trial of Proud Boys defendants in January 6 attack. China’s Xi Jinping in Moscow for talks with Putin, Ukraine on agenda. UN scientists issue dire warning on climate change emission goals. Swiss regulators approve UBS bank take over of troubled Credit Suisse. Jurors hear evidence in New York Trump hush money … Continued