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.
The Senate deadlocks on a non-binding resolution to express discontent with President Bush’s conduct of the U.S. Invasion and Occupation of Iraq… The House prepares to take up its own resolution on the topic… The prosecution rests in the court martial of First Lietenant Ehren Watada… At least one San Francisco elected official is calling … Continued
46 Nations call for a world body to take action to curb Global Warming. The U.S., China, and India won’t sign on… Activists around the country occupy lawmakers’ offices to urge them to cut off funding for the U.S. occupation of Iraq… The Court Martial for Ehren Watada, the first U.S. military officer to refuse … Continued
Both houses of Congress take up Climate Change… Senator Barbara Boxer says, "the time for action is now." A new study finds that homelessness among America’s LGBT youth is an epidemic.
An exhibit by artist Fernando Botero depicting the abuse and torture of Iraqi’s at Abu Ghraib prison opens in Berkeley… Native Peoples & Supporters protest at Calpine in San Jose against proposed power plant at sacred Medicine Lake near Mt. Shasta…
