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

Mutated Covid-19 strain hits California, as state records highest daily death toll; Senate leader blocks vote on $2,000 stimulus payment, for second time

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Mutated Covid-19 strain hits California, as state records highest daily death toll. San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo commemorates nations first coronavirus death in the city. Britain becomes first country to approve AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. Senate leader Mitch … Continued

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President-elect Joe Biden slams Trump administration’s vaccine release ; Shelter in place orders extended in southern California, as hospitals hit a crisis; Senate leader blocks vote to increase stimulus payments to $2,000

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President-elect Joe Biden slams the Trump administration’s roll out of COVID-19 vaccines. Stay at home orders for Southern California extended as hospitals reach a crisis. Senate leader blocks vote to increase stimulus payments to $2,000 despite President’s … Continued

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House approves $2,000 coronavirus stimulus paycheck and $740 billion defense policy bill; President-elect Joe Biden: Trump administration obstructing national security transition

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House approves $2,000 coronavirus stimulus paycheck. House overrides President Donald Trump’s veto of $740 billion defense policy bill. California likely to extend stay at home orders, to curb anticipated post holiday COVID-19 surge. WHO marks 1 year … Continued

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California Governor appoints Alex Padilla as first Latino to U.S. Senate; Trump issues 15 pardons and threatens to veto COVID-19 relief bill

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Governor Gavin Newsom appoints first Latino to U.S. Senate: Secretary of State Alex Padilla. President Donald Trump pardons 15 people including war criminals. President Trump threatens to veto COVID-19 relief bill, demands $2,000 stimulus, not $600. California’s … Continued

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Congress poised to pass $900 billion pandemic relief package; California COVID-19 cases surge as hospitals weigh rationing care

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Congress poised to pass $900 billion pandemic relief package. California COVID-19 cases surge as hospitals weigh rationing care. President-elect Joe Biden receives 1st coronavirus vaccine. Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shipped across the U.S. Mutated COVID-19 strain outbreak in … Continued

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A light at the end of the tunnel: Vice President Mike Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams get vaccinated publicly; Watchdogs question why North Dakota is using CARES Act money for fracking grants

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A light at the end of the tunnel: Vice President Mike Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams get vaccinated publicly Report shows pandemic’s crushing effect on children in California, especially kids of color Former police trainer Dante … Continued

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California hits new coronavirus records: 352 deaths and 53,000 infections in 1 day; FDA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Biden taps Rep. Deb Haaland to lead Department of Interior

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California continues record coronavirus surge: 352 deaths and 53,000 infections in 24 hours. Santa Clara County rolls out coronavirus vaccination clinic for skilled nursing workers. FDA advisory panel approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. California nurses … Continued