The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Northern CA storm surge floods roads, homes and cars, topples trees and kills at least 7 people; House adjourns after 11 rounds of voting with no Speaker; Biden announces stricter border enforcement measures

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Bay Area will have tomorrow to dry out before a new storm arrives Saturday. Last night’s storm featured high winds that toppled power lines and trees, one of which hit a home and killed a Sonoma … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Monster storm hits Northern California, prompting Gov Newsom to declare a state of emergency; CA Republican Kevin McCarthy falls short after six rounds of voting to choose a new House Speaker; North Bay homeless advocates call for more emergency shelter

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A monster storm is hitting Northern California this evening – there are already reports of downed trees and flooding. California Governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency, as much of the state prepared for an intense … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Rep McCarthy fails to win Speaker role after three rounds of voting; Northern California expects intense storm, flooding and high winds; Wood Street encampment in Oakland braces for storm and city eviction January 9

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Chaos in the ranks of House Republicans. After three rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy falls far short in his bid to become the new House Speaker. His opponents say he can’t be trusted to drain the swamp. … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Russia attacks Ukraine in a wave of missile strikes; Netanyahu returns as prime minister leading most far-right conservative government in Israel’s history; Biden signs $1.7tn spending bill

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Russia attacks Ukraine with explosive drones, air and sea based missile in the biggest wave of military strikes in weeks. Benjamin Netanyahu returns as Prime Minister for an unprecedented 6th term. He leads the most right wing … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

US will require COVID testing for travelers from China; Storm death toll rises to 37 in Buffalo, NY; Incoming far right Israeli government puts West Bank settlement as top priority

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The U.S. will require travelers from China to test negative for COVID before boarding a flight to this country. The requirement goes into effect January 5th. The death toll in the epic storm in Buffalo and environs … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

US Supreme Court rules 5-4 to keep Title 42, restrict asylum seekers for now; Death toll climbs in Buffalo, NY after massive storm; Republican Congressman-elect admits to lying about his resume

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The U.S. Supreme court rules 5-4 that Trump era pandemic limits preventing migrants from coming to the U.S. to seek asylum will stay in place for now. The death toll continues to climb in Buffalo New York … Continued