The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 8, 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
6:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays - Fridays
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 – August 5, 2022
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Government declares federal monkeypox health emergency; Berkeley mayor cancels plan to discuss lifting ban on police use of tear gas; Russian judge hands tough nine year sentence to Brittney Griner
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Biden Administration declares a monkeypox emergency Berkeley Mayor calls, then cancels meeting to discuss suspending ban on police use of tear gas as renewed conflict looms over People’s Park Climate crises experienced globally, but hit home locally … Continued
President Biden issues new executive order on abortion; UC Berkeley confronted by activists as it tries to build on People’s Park; Election workers say they’re still subjected to abuse
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.S.-China relations at a dangerous low following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit to Taiwan President Biden issues executive order to facilitate travel of Medicaid recipients to obtain abortions Standoff at People’s Park in Berkeley after UC tries … Continued
Nancy Pelosi visit to Taiwan sparks military tensions with China; Federal measure seeks to defend doctors who provide abortions to out of state patients; Victims of police violence want to close loophole barring them from state compensation fund
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. China launches unprecedented military exercises after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan Democratic Senators call for legislation to protect doctors in abortion rights states from prosecution by anti abortion states Victims of police violence urge expansion … Continued
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 1, 2022
US strike kills Al Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri. At least 35 killed in Eastern Kentucky flooding, more fatalities expected. First Ukrainian grain shipment since Russian invasion leaves southern port. Expected Pelosi visit to Taiwan angers Chinese government. McKinney fire burns uncontrolled in Northern California, at least 2 killed.
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 29, 2022
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Climate deal with Senator Joe Manchin “the best we can expect”; Cambodian refugee at risk of deportation to country he left as a child; SF declares a monkeypox emergency
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Build Back Better remade as an inflation busting bill, with Senator Joe Manchin on board Climate groups welcome compromise with Joe Manchin, but warn it contains provisions for fossil fuel drilling Calfire makes progress on Oak Fire … Continued
Federal Reserve raises interest rates again despite fears it could prompt recession; Assault weapons sales soared to one billion dollars in past decade; Privacy and health advocates slam Amazon deal to buy One Medical
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Federal Reserve boosts interest rates again to fight inflation, drawing warnings it could spur recession House report says assault weapons are marketed to young men as a sign of manhood Environmental activists and lawmakers urge President Biden … Continued
Donald Trump repeats election lies in first return to D.C. since leaving presidency; Chips manufacturing bill knocked as corporate welfare; Oak Fire containment grows to 26%
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Donald Trump and Mike Pence deliver dueling speeches in Washington D.C. Senate advances chips bill — critics call it corporate welfare San Francisco rally targets new Philippines President Firefighters increase containment on Oak Fire to 26% … Continued