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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 19, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny dies in prison, world leaders condemn Vladimir Putin. New York judge order Trump organization to pay $355 million in civil fraud trial verdict. Madera city council approves Gaza ceasefire resolution. San Francisco General Hospital workers demand higher staffing levels. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 16, 2024 Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny dies in prison, world leaders condemn Vladimir Putin. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. (Alyssa Pointer/Pool Photo via AP) Georgia DA Fani Willis vehemently denies claims her relationship has any affect on Trump election trial. Administration acknowledges Russians developing anti-satellite technology, but says not a threat. Israeli forces storm Rafah hospital to recover bodies of hostages. Biden Administration temporarily defers deportations of thousands of Palestinians for humanitarian reasons. Venezuela shuts down UN human rights office as criticism of rights abuses intensify. Democratic lawmakers form task force to come up with solutions to border crisis. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 15, 2024 Georgia DA Fani Willis vehemently denies claims her relationship has any affect on Trump election trial. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Mass shooting in Kansas City during Chiefs Super Bowl Championship parade. White House urges House Republicans to pass bipartisan senate foreign aid bill to a vote. Democrat elected to replace ousted Congressman George Santos in suburban New York special congressional election. Uber drivers in SF and around the nation rally for better pay and working conditions. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 14, 2024 Mass shooting in Kansas City during Chiefs Super Bowl Championship parade, kills one injures dozens. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House Republicans impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by one vote, citing mishandling of the border crisis. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 13, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Immigrant rights advocates call for increased resources for immigration court in Contra Costa County. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 12, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders the country’s military to prepare a plan to evacuate civilians from the densely populated southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of an expected Israeli invasion.California Department of Water Resources released the final environmental impact report for the controversial Bay Delta Tunnel. It takes the state one step closer to building a conveyance that would funnel fresh water flows from the Sacramento River under the Delta at the rate of 6000 cubic feet per second. Palestinian children displaced by Israeli air and ground offensive on the Gaza Strip walk through a temporary tent camp near Kerem Shalom crossing in Rafah, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Hatem Ali) The post Israeli military to prepare a plan to evacuate civilians from Gaza city of Rafah ahead of an expected Israeli invasion – February 9, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump’s eligibility for the presidential ballot is in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. The 9 justices heard arguments in the case of “Trump vs Anderson,” an appeal from a Colorado State Supreme Court ruling that bars former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under the “Insurrection Clause” of the 14th Amendment. Trump’s lawyer says the law does not apply to the former president, while Colorado’s Secretary of State says electing an insurrectionist could allow him to “dismantle democracy from within.”United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres held a press conference today in which, among other things, he spoke about the ongoing war in Gaza.California state lawmakers announced new plans today to update the state’s decade-old plastic bag ban and entirely ban plastic shopping bags in the state. The post Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump ballot case – February 8, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas-backed ceasefire proposal, vows to fight until complete victory.Florida Supreme court considers case to remove proposed abortion ban from state’s November ballot. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 7, 2024 Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas-backed ceasefire proposal, vows to fight until complete victory. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Biden pressures Congress to pass Senate bill funding Ukraine and Israel and increasing border security.Federal court in DC rules former President Trump is not immune from election interference prosecution. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 6, 2024 Biden pressures Congress to pass Senate bill funding Ukraine and Israel and increasing border security. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Massive storm drenches California causing flooding, mudslides and power outages. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 5, 2024 Secretary of State Blinken back in Middle East on diplomatic push to end Gaza war. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Hamas considering US, Egyptian, Qatari hostage release ceasefire proposal.Fresno activists suing to stop CALTRANS project. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 2, 2024 US hits Iranian-backed militant targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for drone strike that killed US servicemembers. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Contra Costa health officials hear expert report on 2022 Martinez refinery chemical release.Environmental group gives California a B grade for its environmental policies. Chicago implements Gaza ceasefire resolution. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 1, 2024 Biden visits UAW workers in suburban Detroit, while anti-Gaza war protestors demonstrate outside for ceasefire. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN officials call for continued funding for Palestinian relief agency and for a halt to hostilities in Gaza.Governor Newsom backs ballot proposition to increase funding for homeless services and housing. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 31, 2024 House Republicans push for impeachment vote of Homeland Security Chief Mayorkas. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House Republicans move ahead with impeachment vote of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas.UN health officials urge donor nations to reconsider cutting funding to UNRWA. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 30, 2024 House Republicans move ahead with impeachment vote of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Wikimedia commons UN Chief calls for countries cutting funding to UN Relief agency to reconsider.Gazans dependent on UN aid worry about loss of relief funding.Climate activists protest at Wells Fargo San Francisco headquarters to demand bank disinvest in east coast gas pipeline. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 29, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN top court rules Israel must limit civilian casualties and possibility of genocide in Gaza, stops short of ceasefire call.Federal judge in Oakland hears arguments in lawsuit seeking halt to US aid to Israel based on genocide convention. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 26, 2024 UN top court rules Israel must limit civilian casualties and possibility of genocide in Gaza, stops short of ceasefire call. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UAW endorses President Biden’s re-election bid.Anti-Gaza war activists protest outside San Leandro offices of military contractor.San Francisco non-profits speak out against proposed city budget cuts to services. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 24, 2024 anti-Gaza war activists protest outside San Leandro offices of military contractor. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Faculty strike at CSU campuses ends after one day with tentative two year agreement.Candidates for California US Senate seat square off in first debate. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 23, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Nearly 30,000 professors, coaches librarians and other CSU staff begin weeklong strike of 23 campus system.Lawmakers introduce bill to keep ACA and Medicare costs down. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 22, 2024 Nearly 30,000 professors, coaches librarians and other CSU staff begin weeklong strike of 23 campus system. appeared first on KPFA.