The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 23, 2022
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays
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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.
Senate passes massive $1.7 trillion spending bill, now headed to the House; Jan 6 Committee releases dozens of transcripts ahead of final report; Oakland signs on to plan to establish a public bank
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Senate passes a massive 1.7 trillion dollar spending plan to fund the government for the rest of the fiscal year. The January 6 Committee releases dozens of witness transcripts, making public for the first time former … Continued
Ukrainian President welcomed to Washington, Biden promises new military aid to fight Russia; Jan 6 committee delays release of final report; Power restored across Humbolt County in aftermath of 6.4m earthquake
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky meets with President Biden and addresses Congress. The high profile trip is his first known visit outside Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. President Biden and Congress responded by promising new military aid, including the … Continued
6.4m earthquake hits Humboldt County causing 2 deaths, 12 injured and massive damage; Congress set to pass $1.7 trillion budget; Biden Administration asks Supreme Court to end asylum restrictions at the border
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Humboldt County. Two people die as a result of medical emergencies, 12 are injured, and dozens of aftershocks rock the region. Congress is speeding toward adoption of a 1.7 trillion dollar … Continued
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 19, 2022
House January 6 Committee recommends criminal charges against Trump. Harvey Weinstein found guilty on 3 of 7 charges in Los Angeles court. UN Chief briefs reporters on state of world peace and climate emission reduction. California lawmaker introduces bill to decriminalize certain psychedelics.
January 6 Committee may refer Donald Trump to Justice Department for insurrection; Russia launches punishing barrage against Kyev; Attorneys for Mumia Abu Jamal ask judge for new trial following discovery of suppressed evidence
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The January 6th committee reportedly plans three criminal referrals against former President Trump, including insurrection Russia launches one of the most intense barrages of the war on Ukraine’s capital A court hearing in Pennsylvania may be the … Continued
Biden Administration grants more free COVID tests bracing for winter surge; Senate passes $858 billion military spending bill; School shooting survivors testify before Congress urging stronger gun safety measures
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Biden Administration is once again making free COVID tests available to U.S. households as it prepares for a winter surge – and more COVID deaths and hospitalizations. The Senate gives final Congressional approval to a whopping … Continued
Survivors of Club Q shooting testify about the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ threats and violence; 10 years since the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, gun safety advocates urge semiautomatic weapons ban; Fed raises interest rates again
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Survivors of last month’s mass shooting at a Colorado LGBTQ night club say right-wing rhetoric has played a key role. It’s the tenth anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, which claimed 26 … Continued
Biden signs historic law protecting same-sex and interracial marriages; Critics warn fusion energy breakthrough does not produce clean energy source; A devastating Congressional hearing lays out rampant sexual abuse by prison guards
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Thousands gathered to watch President Biden sign a historic law protecting same-sex and interracial marriages. The January 6 Committee will hold one more public hearing – next Monday December 19 – at which it will vote on … Continued
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 12, 2022
Lockerbie Bombing Suspect Appears in Federal Court in Washington DC. Congress Faces Government Funding Bill Deadline. Two Major Pharmacy Chains Announce multi-billion dollar settlement for role in opioid crisis. New LA Mayor Declares Homeless State of Emergency.