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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.
President Obama makes a farewell speech to the nation from his adopted hometown of Chicago. Democrats grill Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, President-Elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Attorney General. California Governor Jerry Brown’s choice to be California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, testifies to a state confirmation hearing. Governor Brown unveils a state budget with billions … Continued
Congressional Republicans prepare to ram through nine of President-Elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees through confirmation hearings this week over Democrats’ objections that it’s a rush job. San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener introduces legislation that would make California the first state in the nation to require solar power on newly constructed buildings. A brief respite … Continued
The first mass shooting of the year with double digit casualties — five dead, eight wounded after an Iraq War veteran opens fire at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida airport. President-elect Donald Trump says he “learned a lot” in his briefing with top intelligence officials, but is declining to say whether he accepts their assertion that … Continued
The country’s top intelligence official says Russia undoubtedly interfered in the 2016 presidential election by hacking Democratic emails. Republican Senator John McCain says the U.S. isn’t tough enough on cyberhacking. House Speaker Paul Ryan says Republicans will strip federal dollars for Planned Parenthood as part of their effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. It’s been … Continued
Republican Senators begin the process of trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. Democrats warn against the repeal. California Democratic legislative leaders engage the services of former Obama Administration Attorney General Eric Holder to advise on legal strategy in likely battles with the Trump Administration over climate change, health care, civil rights and immigration. Oakland … Continued
A rough start for House Republicans who are forced to reverse their plan to gut the House Ethics office following a public furor and a scolding by Donald Trump. The President of the NAACP is arrested after sitting in at the Mobile, Alabama office of Senator Jeff Sessions to protest his nomination as Attorney General. … Continued
A dozen people are reported in custody in Turkey in connection with the New Year’s Eve attack on an upscale Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 and wounded 70. Officials are still searching for the shooter. A series of bombings in Baghdad claimed by the Islamic State kills more than 60 people in the past three days. One … Continued
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he won’t engage in tit for tat expulsions of U.S. diplomats following President Obama’s order expelling 35 Russians. A Syrian ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey largely is holding; talks on a political settlement may take place next month. The San Francisco District Attorney has decided not to retry a 22 … Continued
President Obama unveils retaliatory actions against Russia for its alleged hacking of Democratic emails. He’s expelling nearly three dozen diplomats from the Russian embassy in Washington and consulate in San Francisco and imposing sanctions on two Russian intelligence agencies. Russia and Turkey broker a nationwide ceasefire in Syria amid hopes it will lead to … Continued
Secretary of State John Kerry blasts Israel in unusually blunt language for its settlements policies on occupied Palestinian lands. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quickly responds, calling Kerry’s Mideast policy speech a great disappointment, but saying better days lie ahead with the incoming Trump Administration. Turkey’s foreign minister says his country and Russia have prepared an agreement … Continued
