The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Storms batter California — 17 are dead; Republicans denounce President Biden after classified documents found in former private office; Governor Newsom releases budget as state faced 25 billion dollar deficit: The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 10, 2023

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Seventeen dead in California storms so far — more weather systems on the way President Biden says he was surprised his former offsite office had classified documents Budget surplus is gone, this year it’s a deficit as … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Northern CA storm surge floods roads, homes and cars, topples trees and kills at least 7 people; House adjourns after 11 rounds of voting with no Speaker; Biden announces stricter border enforcement measures

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Bay Area will have tomorrow to dry out before a new storm arrives Saturday. Last night’s storm featured high winds that toppled power lines and trees, one of which hit a home and killed a Sonoma … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Monster storm hits Northern California, prompting Gov Newsom to declare a state of emergency; CA Republican Kevin McCarthy falls short after six rounds of voting to choose a new House Speaker; North Bay homeless advocates call for more emergency shelter

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A monster storm is hitting Northern California this evening – there are already reports of downed trees and flooding. California Governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency, as much of the state prepared for an intense … Continued


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

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

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

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