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

Rep McCarthy fails to win Speaker role after three rounds of voting; Northern California expects intense storm, flooding and high winds; Wood Street encampment in Oakland braces for storm and city eviction January 9

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Chaos in the ranks of House Republicans. After three rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy falls far short in his bid to become the new House Speaker. His opponents say he can’t be trusted to drain the swamp. … Continued

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Russia attacks Ukraine in a wave of missile strikes; Netanyahu returns as prime minister leading most far-right conservative government in Israel’s history; Biden signs $1.7tn spending bill

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Russia attacks Ukraine with explosive drones, air and sea based missile in the biggest wave of military strikes in weeks. Benjamin Netanyahu returns as Prime Minister for an unprecedented 6th term. He leads the most right wing … Continued

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US will require COVID testing for travelers from China; Storm death toll rises to 37 in Buffalo, NY; Incoming far right Israeli government puts West Bank settlement as top priority

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The U.S. will require travelers from China to test negative for COVID before boarding a flight to this country. The requirement goes into effect January 5th. The death toll in the epic storm in Buffalo and environs … Continued

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US Supreme Court rules 5-4 to keep Title 42, restrict asylum seekers for now; Death toll climbs in Buffalo, NY after massive storm; Republican Congressman-elect admits to lying about his resume

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The U.S. Supreme court rules 5-4 that Trump era pandemic limits preventing migrants from coming to the U.S. to seek asylum will stay in place for now. The death toll continues to climb in Buffalo New York … Continued

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Senate passes massive $1.7 trillion spending bill, now headed to the House; Jan 6 Committee releases dozens of transcripts ahead of final report; Oakland signs on to plan to establish a public bank

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Senate passes a massive 1.7 trillion dollar spending plan to fund the government for the rest of the fiscal year. The January 6 Committee releases dozens of witness transcripts, making public for the first time former … Continued

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Ukrainian President welcomed to Washington, Biden promises new military aid to fight Russia; Jan 6 committee delays release of final report; Power restored across Humbolt County in aftermath of 6.4m earthquake

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky meets with President Biden and addresses Congress. The high profile trip is his first known visit outside Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. President Biden and Congress responded by promising new military aid, including the … Continued