The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

6:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays - Fridays

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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.

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Heat dome over California to begin easing; Queen Elizabeth dies at age 96; New Biden military aid package for Ukraine: The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – September 8, 2022

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. High temperatures stress electricity grid; operator says conditions will ease tomorrow Britain’s Queen Elizabeth dies at age 96 after 70 years on the throne Biden Administration announces new military aid package for Ukraine Farmworker advocates urge adoption … Continued

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Prolonged heat wave prompts calls for green spaces at school; California Attorney General to investigate death in police custody of Angelo Quinto; United Nations hears denunciations of forcible relocations in Ukraine

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California swelters through another day of blistering heat Los Angeles parents and community partners call for green spaces and shade at schools Democrats highlight efforts to fight gun violence as kids head back to school Attorney General … Continued

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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – September 6, 2022

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Sweltering temperatures and risk of rolling blackouts as California swelters in prolonged heat wave Liz Truss becomes new British Prime Minister United Nations nuclear inspectors urge Russia and Ukraine to agree to protection zone around Zaporizhizhia nuclear … Continued

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Bay Area officials brace for Western heat wave expected to surge; Google workers and Palestinian rights groups rally and demanding end to contract with Israel; 6 arrested in Sacramento protesting logging at Jackson state forest – September 2, 2022

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  Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Heat wave expected to surge in California, as officials ask people to reduce power or face black outs. Bay Area health officials brace for a heat wave as high as 110 degrees in some areas. President … Continued

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President Biden speech at Independence Hall spells out the dangers MAGA Republicans pose to democracy; State lawmakers vote to give five year extended lease on life to Diablo Canyon reactor; Kaiser nurses stage informational picket

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Biden warns “MAGA forces” are determined to take the country backwards Brookings Institution scholar says U.S. and other nations face threats from authoritarianism State lawmakers overwhelmingly approve Governor Newsom’s plan to extend operating life of Diablo … Continued

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Heat wave to stress California’s energy supply; FDA approves newly formulated COVID booster; Google workers protest “cloud” contract with Israel & its military

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Intense California heat wave projected for next several days,  prompting calls for voluntary electricity conservation FDA approves newly formulated COVID booster which also targets Omicron BA.5 Legislation allowing kids to access COVID vaccines without parental consent dies in state Assembly without a vote Google workers protest 1.2 billion dollar contract with Israel’s government and military … Continued

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U.N. to inspect nuclear power plant in Ukraine, amidst fears of disaster; Warring factions in Yemen’s civil war extend truce; California lawmakers pass fast food workers bill

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.N. to inspect nuclear power plant in Ukraine, amidst fears of disaster. Warring factions in Yemen’s civil war extend truce. California lawmakers pass fast food workers bill creating fast food council to regulate industry. U.N. warns of … Continued

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Biden administration pledges enough Monkeypox vaccine for all, despite disparity; Farm workers finish 335 mile march to Sacramento for worker rights; Abortion opponents-supporters clash at U.C. Berkeley campus rally – August 26, 2022

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Donald Trumps Mar-a-Lago estate held top secret, classified documents, according to FBI affidavit. Abortion opponents and supporters clash at U.C. Berkeley campus Biden administration pledges enough Monkeypox vaccines for all who need it, despite existing disparity. Federal … Continued