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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.
Bay Area anti-war activists gather in San Francisco to lay out a plan for direct action against the U.S. occupation of Iraq Former Treasury secretary Paul O’Neill says President Bush and his top aides started planning for the invasion of Iraq within days of taking office A diverse coalition of groups stages a protest at … Continued
Governor Schwarzenegger unveils a State budget with 4.6 billion dollars in cuts, a transfer of property tax monies from local to state government, and no new taxes – not even for the state’s millionaires Democrats critisize the cuts in health and welfare programs for the State’s poorest children, seniors, and people with AIDS and disabilities … Continued
Gavin Newsom is sworn into office as San Francisco Mayor, vowing to bring the City together – his Mayoral rival Supervisors President Matt Gonzalez says he’ll work with Newsom when they agree, but won’t hesitate to oppose him when necessary Hundreds of Oakland parents turn out for a public hearing tonite on shutting down as … Continued
President Bush announces an election year immigration proposal – reaction from immigrants rights groups ranges from cautious support to blistering criticism Lawmakers vow to oppose Governor Schwarzenegger’s plan to eliminate outreach programs for the state’s universities, saying it could shut out an entire generation of disadvantaged and minority students from highter education Walmart considers legal … Continued
In his first State of the State address Governor Schwarzenegger warns of painful budget cuts to come and vows he will not accept any new taxes The Morgan Hill School District agrees to a $1.1 million dollar settlement with former gay and lesbian students who endured harrassment and even death threats 2 Arkansas death row … Continued
U.S. Homeland Security Officials begin scanning fingerprints and taking digital photos of foreigners arriving in this country Stressed by depoloyments and the occupation of Iraq, the U.S. Army offers re-enlistment bonuses of up to ten thousand dollars to soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait The San Francisco Chronicle and its former technology columnist Henry Norr … Continued
British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in a surprise visit to Iraq, defends Britain’s involvement in the occupation, echoing the Bush administration, he calls the invasion a warning to other repressive regimes Afghanistan’s Loya Jurga agrees on a new constitution today, clearing the way for the country’s first elections in nearly 3 decades. the constitution gives … Continued
Iraqi resistance fighters shoot down a U.S. observation helicopter, killing a U.S. soldier, meanwhile angry Iraqis protest a raid on a Baghdad Mosque – U.S. officials say soldiers captured large numbers of weapons in the operation, but the Imam of the Mosque says the soldiers trampled on the Koran and beat up worshippers Officials in … Continued
Heavy rains in Northern California prompt authorities to issue flood warnings, but the warnings are cancelled later in the day The death toll now stands at 8 in yesterday’s bomb attack on a Baghdad restaurant – and a U.S. peace activist there says Iraqis are still fearfull of rampant crime and vexed by shortages, unemployment, … Continued
