The Pacifica Evening News

06.01.23 - 6:00pm

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news. Debt ceiling bill clears House, now goes to Senate for vote. NATO leaders meet in Oslo, pressure Turkey to admit Sweden to alliance. Recordings of Trump undermine his claim he didn’t know documents classified. Veritas tenants call rent strike over unaddressed building complaints. Vice-President Harris announces White House plan … Continued

05.31.23 - 6:00pm

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news. Wednesday House vote on debt ceiling agreement, Biden expresses optimism. Biden approves $300 million military aid package for Ukraine. Oklahoma Supreme Court shoots down pair of anti-abortion laws. California schools superintendent hosts meeting on inclusive school curricula.  California lawmaker champions right of traditional native dress at schools. Consumer advocates … Continued

05.30.23 - 6:00pm

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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 Speaker McCarthy push for passage of debt ceiling bill. Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes begins serving prison sentence. Oakland community groups call on Mayor Sheng Thao to preserve funding. State lawmakers, advocates call for increased public … Continued

05.29.23 - 6:00pm

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy agree to debt ceiling deal, progressives oppose key components. Uganda President signs Anti-Homosexuality Act, punishing certain homosexual acts with the death penalty; LGBTQ advocates swiftly file legal challenge. Turkey’s … Continued

05.26.23 - 6:00pm

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. White House says the contours of a debt ceiling agreement have been reached. South Carolina judge pauses new state law banning abortion at six weeks. Two more Oath Keepers members sentenced for roles in January 6 riot. … Continued

05.25.23 - 6:00pm

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news. White House and Congressional negotiators continue debt ceiling talks in Washington. SCOTUS rules against EPA in case that could impact wetland protections. Oathkeepers founder sentenced to 18 years for role in January 6 insurrection. Funeral held for San Francisco transgender man shot in shoplifting incident. Governor Newsom unveils plans … Continued

05.24.23 - 6:00pm

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Republicans and Democrats trade barbs around debt ceiling impasse as default deadline approaches. Pop icon Tina Turner dies at 83. Oakland activist release a “People’s Budget.” House Republicans reject student loan relief plan. Bipartisan immigration bill introduced … Continued

05.23.23 - 6:00pm

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news. Trump hush money trial set for March 24. Debt ceiling talks continue in Washington. Writer suing Trump for post trial comments. Republicans bash Biden immigration policy, weaken child labor laws. SF Mayor Breed answers questions on crime and homelessness policy. EPA fuel standards truck emissions considered.

05.22.23 - 6:00pm

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news. Biden McCarthy continue debt ceiling negotiations as default deadline looms. SC Senator Tim Scott joins race for 2024 GOP Presidential nomination. White House announces new plan for Colorado river conservation. California Muslims head to capital for day of meetings with lawmakers. Local peace activists call for end to Russia … Continued

05.19.23 - 6:00pm

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news. G7 leaders meeting in Japan recommit to helping Ukraine fight off Russian invasion. Washington DC police officer arrested for obstructing an investigation into Proud Boys extremist group. PG&E ordered to pay $150 million for role in deadly 2020 northern California wildfire. Football great Jim Brown dies at age 87. … Continued