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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.
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Democrats sweep first general elections since Trump’s return to office, dealing rebuke to Trump and GOP policies;
Senate confirms Trump nominee Tung to federal appeals court for 9th Circuit, covering California and western states;
Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump tariff powers as it holds lengthy court hearing;
UCLA faculty to pack courthouse for lawsuit over Trump demands on higher education;
Activists call for review of Berkeley art student Timothy Charles Lee death, ruled suicide 40 years ago;
UN launches “catch-up” immunization for Gaza children who missed vaccination due to war
The post Democrats sweep first general elections since Trump’s return to office; Supreme Court skeptical of Trump tariff powers at court hearing – November 5, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani wins NYC mayoral election;
Government shutdown now tied for longest ever at 35 days;
CA Secretary of State Weber discusses Prop 50, California elections, says Please vote don’t be afraid;
Bay area residents voice opinions on Prop 50;
Death toll rises after Hurricane Melissa, strongest Atlantic hurricane to ever hit land;
SF resolution calls for county control of driverless car rules after Waymo robotaxi hits pet cat
The post Federal government shutdown now tied for longest ever; Death toll rises after Hurricane Melissa – November 4, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Photo by Chuck Welch
California to deploy monitors to watch federal election monitors amid fears of voter suppression;
Californians vote Tuesday on Prop 50, redistricting measure responds to Republican mid-term redistricting efforts;
Trump administration partially funds SNAP food aid as government shutdown continues;
Advocates accuse ICE of violating language rights of migrant detainees;
States challenge Trump policy on student loan forgiveness they say weaponizes government;
Supreme Court hears arguments on supervised release for prisoners who escape prison
The post Californians voting Tuesday on Prop 50 redistricting measure; Trump partially funds SNAP as government shutdown continues – November 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Gray Wolf II
2 courts order Trump to use contingency funds to keep SNAP food aid flowing;
Human rights advocate discusses genocide in Sudan and world apathy;
Fragile Gaza ceasefire continues, but peace remains elusive as killings continue;
Grey wolves making comeback in CA a century after they were wiped out;
East bay officials take steps to keep food aid flowing during federal government shutdown
The post 2 courts order Trump to fund SNAP food aid; Grey wolves making a comeback in CA – October 31, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
ACA health insurance costs skyrocketing, putting hospitals and 24 million people at risk of losing coverage;
Jury convicts cop who shot woman who called 911, critics say 2nd degree murder charge was too little;
UN blasts attacks in Sudan after nearly 500 killed in maternity hospital massacre;
NYC on verge of electing social democrat Mamdani, would be city’s first Muslim mayor;
Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal plans for offshore oil and gas leasing;
Trump tells Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons tests for first time in 30 years, UN warns of nuclear proliferation
The post UN blasts Sudan attacks after 460 killed in maternity hospital massacre; NYC on verge of electing social democrat Mamdani – October 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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Republicans reject Dem bill to keep SNAP food aid from running out in government shutdown;
San Francisco creating food aid program as federal SNAP set to run out of funds this weekend;
San Jose passes measures to ban ICE agents from hiding identity, and bar use of city property for immigration enforcement;
Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal plans for offshore oil and gas leasing;
Council on American Islamic Relations urges court to end INS detention of British journalist Sami Hamdi
The post Republicans reject Dem bill to keep SNAP food aid from running out; Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal offshore oil and gas leasing – October 29, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
23 states including CA file lawsuit over suspension of SNAP food aid during shutdown;
Shutdown enters 4th week of stalemate as more people feel pain, Dems prepare legislation to keep food aid flowing;
Zimbabwe security agents reportedly bomb site of news conference critical of plan to extend President’s term beyond constitutional 2-term limit;
House republicans say Biden administration actions void because of alleged autopen misuse;
Governor Newsom tells Prop 50 donors “you can stop donating” as budget goals met, measure leading in polls
The post Shutdown enters 4th week of stalemate as more people feel pain; 23 states including CA file lawsuit over suspension of SNAP food aid – October 28, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
US Capitol
Food aid set to run out November 1, as federal shutdown continues, Democrats call it cruel and totalitarian;
“Survival International” report says “uncontacted indigenous groups” could vanish in a decade under threats from logging, mining, climate;
UN chief Guterres says climate goal “on real life support”, calls on rich countries to step up;
UN Women report says sweeping aid cuts jeopardizing organizations fighting violence against women and girls;
California to deploy monitors to watch over federal election monitors, State AG Bonta says “we can’t be naïve, the Republican party asked for the US DoJ to come in”
The post Food aid for millions set to run out November 1, as federal shutdown continues – October 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Gazan families living in makeshift tents as organizations call for Israel to allow more supplies;
Trump escalating in Caribbean with aircraft carrier strike group, more boat bombings, as Venezuela leader pleas for peace;
Valley farmers blast raids and deportations of undocumented workers, back Dignity Act path for workers to stay;
Students at 50 California high schools hold walk-out urging lawmakers to pass Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act;
October 24 is “United Nations Day”, also beginning of UN’s annual Disarmament Week
The post Trump sends aircraft carrier strike group to Caribbean as Venezuela leader pleas for peace; Students walk out of high schools to support Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act – October 24, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Protesters at Alameda Coast Guard base (photo: AP)
Trump calls off San Francisco deployment, questions remain about whether Oakland is targeted;
San Franciscans rally at Embarcadero to oppose possible deployment in SF;
Federal shutdown enters Day 23 as Republicans blast Marxists and Dems blame Republicans for not negotiating;
Hunger in Gaza remains “catastrophic” despite ceasefire, WHO chief says “crisis is far from over and needs are immense”;
Voting turnout in Prop 50 special election near that of presidential elections with 3.4 million ballots cast so far, November 4th is deadline
The post Trump calls off San Francisco deployment; Federal shutdown enters Day 23 with no negotiations in sight – October 23, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Coast Guard Island, Alameda
100 federal immigration agents staging at Alameda Coast Guard base ahead of expected major immigration operation;
SF Mayor Lurie signs directive to support immigrant communities and peaceful protests;
Democratic congress members warn of closed clinics and higher health costs as federal shutdown continues;
Democrat Merkley gives marathon 22 hour senate speech warning of threat to democracy from authoritarian president;
World Court rules Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza
The post Federal immigration agents in Alameda ahead of expected immigration operation; Senator Merkley gives 22 hour speech warning of threat to democracy from authoritarian president – October 22, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Image: Kaz Vorpal
Federal shutdown enters 4th week as Dems hold out for extension of healthcare subsidies;
California and SF officials blast Trump threats to send military to SF, calling it grab for unquestioned power;
SF court clerks picket after voting to authorize what would be second strike in 2 years;
British “Guardian” reports CIA playing key intelligence role in strikes on boats near Venezuela;
Students win lawsuit against Pentagon to restore books on race and gender banned from military base libraries
The post Federal shutdown entering 4th week, still no end in sight; California, SF officials blast Trump threats to send in military – October 21, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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NYC No Kings protest, photo by Rhododendrites
Federal government shutdown enters day 20 as Republicans blast No Kings rallies as Marxist;
7 million attend No Kings protests nationwide, largest in US history, including events in San Francisco;
Central valley No Kings protests send message no place for tyrants;
More No Kings in Southern California;
Hundreds of thousands join Washington DC protests, including Senator Bernie Sanders;
Pleasanton, Livermore No Kings protests include criticism of immigration raids, as organizers plan future protests;
Democrat Adam Smith (D-WA) calls for congressional hearing on Trump’s strikes on Venezuelan boats
The post 7 Million attend No Kings Rallies across US; Federal government shutdown enters day 20 – October 20, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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NY mayoral candidates attack front-runner, progressive Mamdani, in debate as Cuomo tries political comeback;
US bombs another Venezuelan boat, experts doubt “invasion” claims while lawmakers introduce bill to halt attacks;
Kaiser strike at 500 sites is largest in 50-year history of nurses and health workers union;
Central Valley’s “Salt of the Earth” celebrates diversity and inclusion through food and culture;
UN observes “International Day for the Eradication of Poverty”, UN chief Guterres calls poverty a “systemic failure”
The post US bombs another Venezuelan boat, taking 2 survivors; Kaiser strike at 500 sites is largest in 50-year history of union– October 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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World Food Day 2007 bronze
Pope says international community must not turn away from hunger, as UN observes World Food Day;
California launches landmark plan to sell insulin pens for $11, Governor Newsom says “Best in the nation, nothing comes close”;
Trump prepares to use IRS to go after left-leaning groups, Wall Street Journal says targets include major Democratic donors;
Trump considering revamp of US refugee system to favor white South Africans, English speakers, and Europeans opposed to migration;
Crowd-sourced “Defending Our Neighbors” fund aims to raise $30 million to provide free legal representation for immigrants;
British Library reissues Oscar Wilde’s library card, 130 years after it was revoked when Wilde was imprisoned for homosexuality
The post UN observes World Food Day; California to sell insulin pens for $11 beginning January 1 – October 16, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Supreme Court building
Federal government shutdown enters 3rd week as Trump threatens paychecks and federal workers;
Democrats, Congressional Hispanic Caucus demand Speaker Johnson swear in Congressmember-elect Adelita Grijalva;
Supreme Court hears case that could gut Voting Rights Act and up-end mid-term congressional elections;
Greenhouse gases hit record high, raising concerns of cascading tipping points and health of planet;
The post Trump threatens paychecks and federal workers as government shutdown enters 3rd week; Supreme Court hears case that could gut Voting Rights Act – October 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Insulin pen
Hope and fear in Gaza as hostages, prisoners released on day 4 of ceasefire, but Israel limits aid into Gaza;
Health workers launch 5-day strike against Kaiser, largest workplace action in history of union;
California caps insulin copay at $35, becoming 29th state to cap cost of insulin;
Trump trade wars hurting farmers as tariffs cut US farm exports by $800 million;
ICE use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment
The post Hope and fear in Gaza as hostages, prisoners released on day 4 of ceasefire; California caps Insulin copay at $35, becoming 29th state to cap cost of insulin – October 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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2011 Nobel Peace Prize medal image: ProtoplasmaKid/Wikimedia Commons/CC-BY-SA 4.0
United Nations ready to ramp up aid to Gaza following new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas;
Maria Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize for defending democracy in Venezuela;
Mass firings begin on Day 10 of government shutdown, Trump says firings will be “democrat-oriented”;
State school test scores up for first time in years, while gender and wealth gaps grow;
US to send 200 troops to Israel to monitor ceasefire, will not enter Gaza
The post United Nations ready to ramp up aid to Gaza; Venezuelan opposition leader awarded Nobel Peace Prize – October 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Gazans hoping for beginning of recovery after 2 years of devastation;
Gaza ceasefire agreement opens door for aid surge, UN calls for seizing moment to replace occupation with 2-state solution;
Democrats introduce Voter Purge Protection Act to prevent rigging of upcoming elections;
Newsom signs bill supporters call landmark antisemitism protection, opponents call it pro-Israel censorship;
Los Angeles County considers declaring state of emergency in response to immigration raids;
Pope Leo XIV criticizes wealthy luxury while poor suffer, says “preferential option for the poor” is essence of being Christian
The post Gazans hoping ceasefire agreement opens door for beginning of recovery; Democrats unveil Voter Purge Protection Act to protect upcoming elections – October 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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