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

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

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California adopts world’s most stringent rule banning gasoline powered cars; Federal judge prepares for hearing on Oakland’s largest Wood Street encampment; Monkeypox cases still on the rise in California, but at a slower rate

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California adopts groundbreaking rule banning sales of new gasoline powered cars after 2035. A federal magistrate orders Justice Department to make public tomorrow the redacted affidavit it used to obtain search warrant for Mar-a-Lago. Monkeypox cases down … Continued

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President Biden makes good on campaign promise to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt; Uvalde school district police chief fired; British Prime Minister visits Ukraine on Independence Day

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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 fulfills campaign promise to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt Ukraine war debate at UN Security Council on Independence Day and six month anniversary of Russian invasion Cosmetic giant Sephora settles California lawsuit … Continued

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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 23, 2022

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Florida Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist wins nomination to take on incumbent Governor Ron DeSantis in the fall. UN Security Council reconvenes to try to calm fighting around Europe’s largest nuclear reactor in southeastern Ukraine. Real estate developer … Continued

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Russia blames Ukraine for assassination of pro Russian oligarch; 3 Arkansas officers suspended after video of detained suspect’s brutal beating; Recount of abortion protection measure in Kansas finds narrow passage in red state – August 22, 2022

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Lawyers for Donald Trump ask judge to prevent FBI review of documents seized at Mar-a-Lago estate. FDA approves Novavax vaccine for COVID-19 for adults and teenagers. Russia blames Ukraine for assassination of Russian oligarch’s daughter, both support … Continued

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United Nations warns of disaster at Ukrainian nuclear power plant under Russian control; More than a thousand Kaiser mental health workers on strike rally at headquarters; Proposed bill would include California Native American history in state’s public schools – August 19, 2022

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. United Nations warns of disaster at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine under Russian control. 1,000 + mental health workers rally at Kaiser Permanente’s Oakland headquarters in open ended strike. California health officials urge 48 hours … Continued