The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – March 17, 2020

White House announces $1 trillion stimulus package to prop up coronavirus battered US economy. European Union officials announce the bloc will close off its borders to foreign travel to try and halt coronavirus spread. Election results in Illinois, Florida and Arizona boost Joe Biden campaign and further close door on Bernie Sanders’ campaign.  


President Donald Trump doubles down on his travel ban from Europe to stop coronavirus spread. Democrats and Republicans at odds over coronavirus relief bill. Democratic Presidential hopefuls Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders issue coronavirus response plans. Governor Gavin Newsom on state’s coronavirus response, ends events of 250 people or more. Housing rights advocates urge Oakland … Continued


Talkies

Talkies – March 12, 2020

Census forms start arriving in the mail March 12. The information gathered helps determine the allocation of federal funds for schools, roads, hospitals and other important local services. It also determines how congressional representation is divvied up. Ditas Katague, Director of California Count, joins guest host Max Pringle to talk about all things Census 2020. … Continued


World Health Organization declares coronavirus a pandemic. U.S. health officials warn coronavirus outbreaks will spread and worsen. San Francisco bans large gatherings of more than 1,000 people, schools to stay open. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden wins big in Michigan primary. Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will stay in the race. President Donald Trump bans … Continued


New York Governor calls in National Guard to address coronavirus outbreak in New York suburb. Italy’s coronavirus cases top 10,000 as nation uses military and police to enforce travel bans. CDC says medical facilities and nursing homes need to do more to prevent COVID-19 spread. Trump administration outlines coronavirus response, pushes for payroll tax cut. … Continued


Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are front runners in Democratic Presidential Primary. Billionaire, Michael Bloomberg drops out of Democratic Presidential race. California voters overwhelmingly vote for Bernie Sanders, reject Proposition 13. Bay Area voters reject SMART Train tax increase. Supreme Court hears abortion case, pro-choice advocates rally outside the court. California Governor declares state of … Continued


0:08 – Super Tuesday election results highlights John Nichols (@NicholsUprising) National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation.  Steve Phillips (@StevePtweets) is the host of “Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips,” a color-conscious podcast on politics. He is also the founder of Democracy in Color. He is a regular opinion contributor to The New York Times and … Continued


Trump falsely claims he’s nation’s chief law enforcement officer as AG Barr floats leaving the post President Trump’s purge of officials disloyal in impeachment trial continues Democratic presidential candidate, billionaire Michael Bloomberg once touted cuts to medicare Latinx group endores Bernie Sanders for Democratic president Gun control group to ramp up campaign spending election to … Continued