The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 18, 2023
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

6:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays - 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.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israeli military said it accidentally killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza. Governor Newsom updates state on status of care courts Federal court orders former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 billion in damages to two Georgia … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Biden Administration pushes Israel to lower the intensity of its Gaza campaign. House passes National Defense Authorization Act, boosts troop pay to record levels. Putin says talks underway with American officials on releasing U.S. prisoners. UN … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. COP28 climate talks wrap up, includes moderate agreement on fossil fuel phase out. Congressional Democrats urge Biden Administration to reject Republican insistence on border changes in exchange for Ukraine aid. House Republicans approve an impeachment inquiry into … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets with President Biden and Congressional leaders to ask for aid. Special Counsel calls on Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether former President Trump can be prosecuted for election fraud. COP28 Summit nearing … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant pushed back against international calls to wrap up the country’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip, stating that the current phase of the operation against the Hamas militant group will “take time.” … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Michigan teen sentenced to life for 2021 high school mass shooting. Biden touts $8 billion in federal funding for passenger rail, including funds for California high speed rail. Labor Department reports 199,000 new jobs in November and … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Secretary General urges Security Council to call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Texas judge allows woman with fetus with terminal diagnosis to have abortion. Former President Trump appeals ruling denying him immunity from criminal prosecution. House … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. As part of lawsuit settlement, 10 Wisconsin fake electors acknowledge their role in trying to deny Biden victory in that state. Trump does not deny he plans to expand his powers if he wins Presidency next year. … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza to Khan Younis and elsewhere. COP28 climate summit continues with delegates searching for concrete decisions. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville no longer blocking military promotions. San Francisco Supervisors debate resolution calling for … Continued