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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. CORRECTS TOWN NAME: Police and rescue workers gather next to a building hit by a rocket fired from Lebanon in Shfaram in northern Israel, on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, killing a woman and injuring several others. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) Israel launches new wave of airstrikes on Beirut, killing Hezbollah senior spokesperson, as Lebanese resistance group hits Tel Aviv. United Nations holds conference to establish Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction. San Francisco moves toward extending window for homeless people to access supportive funding. House Rules Committee passes bill that concentrates gives executive power to label, punish non-profits it deems terror supporters.   The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – November 18, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Image: © Heiness | iStock Cop29 United Nations Climate Summit in Azerbaijan Continues UC Berkeley Students Join National Protests Against Trump House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Addresses the Loss of the House Trump Appoints N.C. Governor Doug Bergam to Secretary of the Interior The post Cop29 United Nations Climate Summit in Azerbaijan Continues – November 15, 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 nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services. Gazans struggle with banking system collapse amid cash shortages and rising inflation. House Oversight Committee reviews pandemic lessons and future preparedness. San Mateo County supervisors vote in favor of a resolution calling for the immediate resignation of Sheriff Christina Corpus and her chief of staff after misconduct report. Progressive Supervisor Dean Preston concedes San Francisco’s District 5 race to Bilal Mahmood amid surge of outside funding. (Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaking with attendees at an Arizona for Trump rally at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona / Gage Skidmore, flickr) The post Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services – November 14, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. South Dakota’s John Thune elected next Republican Senate leader. President-elect Donald Trump meets with President Joe Biden at White House, pledging a smooth transition. Senate Judiciary Committee debates gun legislation on bump stocks and conversion devices, with Chair Durbin calling the Supreme Court’s overturn of bump stock bans “wrong-headed.” San Jose health advocates rally at city hall, urge HCA Healthcare to prioritize community needs over profit in Good Samaritan expansion. Ahead of planned strike, UCSF healthcare and technical workers hold picket sign party, citing unfair labor practices. (U.S. Senator John Thune speaking with attendees at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s 2023 Annual Leadership Summit at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. / Gage Skidmore, flikr) The post South Dakota’s John Thune elected next Republican Senate leader – November 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. President-elect Donald Trump set to tap Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Dorton Arena, Nov. 4, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) Marco Rubio poised to become top diplomat in the Trump Administration. Congressional Progressive Caucus welcomes seven new members to the capitol. Dozens killed throughout Gaza in Israeli onslaught Tuesday. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – November 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. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – November 11, 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 relief chief urged global support this week as Israeli legislation threatens aid to Palestinian refugees. California education chief vows to seek state solutions amid concerns over potential federal funding cuts. Immigrant rights groups rally in Fresno, vowing resistance to Trump’s mass deportation plans. San Francisco mayor-elect Daniel Lurie pledges unity, prioritizes public safety, and vows government accountability after defeating London Breed. Santa Clara County leaders pledge commitment to community interests amid GOP threats of deportation and civil rights rollbacks. The post UN relief chief urged global support this week as Israeli legislation threatens aid to Palestinian refugees – November 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. UN climate group reports 2024 as warmest year on record, surpassing 1.5 degrees celsius threshold. President-elect Donald Trump names campaign manager Susie Wiles as first female White House chief of staff. Key San Joaquin Valley congressional races may decide House control in 119th Congress. Activists prepare to resist President-elect Trump’s conservative agenda, says Bay Rising Action’s Kimi Lee. Immigrant rights advocates rally at Los Angeles City Hall to address 2024 election, anti-immigrant sentiment. The post UN climate group reports 2024 as warmest year on record, surpassing 1.5 degrees celsius threshold – November 7, 2024 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 Library of Congress on Unsplash Donald Trump makes historic win to the White House as first convicted felon elected as U.S. president, Vice President Kamala Harris concedes. Political psychologist, Stephen Ducat, breaks down the allure of Trump’s authoritarian, xenophobic rhetoric that woo’d voters. Immigrant rights groups warn dangers of a second Trump presidency on immigrant communities and asylum seekers. KPFA speaks with Melissa Crow from the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies. Bay Area voters appoint new congress members in the East and South Bay and a new state senator for the East Bay. Voters oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County D.A. Pamela Price in billionaire backed recall. Supreme Court hears lawsuit against Facebook for data breach of millions of users by Cambridge Analytica that was used to target potential Trump supporters ahead of the 2016 election. United Nations General Assembly condemns Israel’s new laws barring U.N. relief agency, U.N.W.R.A. from operating in Gaza. The post Donald Trump becomes first convicted felon elected as U.S. president, right wing and progressive leaders respond – November 6, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Listen to election night coverage on a special edition of The Pacifica Evening News, broadcast LIVE from 10pm-midnight.   The post KPFA News Election Night Special Coverage (10pm-midnight) appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Oakland mayor, supporters, and faith leaders celebrate city’s first month without homicide in over a decade amid declining crime rate. Israel cuts ties with UN agency providing critical aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. North Korean missile test sparks debate in UN Security Council as U.S. criticizes China and Russia for blocking action. Vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump make final pitches to voters in crucial Pennsylvania swing state Berkeley voters to decide on competing ballot measures for tenant and landlord protections. The post Oakland mayor celebrates crime reduction milestone as city goes over a month without homicide – November 4, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former president Donald Trump suggests Liz Cheney should have rifles “shooting at her” to understand sending troops to fight. Three days after historic flash floods swept through several towns in southern Valencia, eastern Spain, initial shock is giving way to anger, frustration, and a wave of solidarity. Speakers from the environmental advocacy coalition “Hands Off Mother Earth” speak out about the dangers of geoengineering on the final day of the United Nations’ two-week Conference on Biodiversity, COP16. America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls. Just four days before the presidential election, Latino and Indigenous community members from around the Bay Area gathered on Day 1 of Día de los Muertos to demonstrate against Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and to send a message to Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. The post Former president Donald Trump suggests Liz Cheney should have rifles “shooting at her” – November 1, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California voters to decide on Prop. 4 bond measure for climate initiatives amid debate on sustainability and debt. North Korea’s troop support for Russia and missile test spark UN discussions, US-South Korea response. Beverly Hills to train employees on abortion clinic protections after settlement with California Attorney General Bonta over alleged obstruction. Sonoma County’s Measure J could make it the first in the nation to ban factory farms, facing opposition from local farmers over economic impact. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fights recall as supporters claim wealthy elites seek to influence city politics. (correction:  a previously published version of this story incorrectly stated that Ryan Graciano donated $150,000 to Empower Oakland.  Graciano donated $50,000.  Other principal funders listed on their website include Gagan Biyani and A Better Bay Area.) The post California voters to decide on Prop. 4 bond measure for climate initiatives – October 31, 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 rapporteur recommends suspending Israel from General Assembly amid outrage over Knesset’s ban on UN aid agency for Palestinians. Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem vows to continue fighting Israel until acceptable cease-fire terms are offered. California Sen. Alex Padilla condemns Trump’s pledge for largest deportation operation if re-elected. Supreme Court allows Virginia to resume voter registration purge aimed at preventing non-citizens from voting after emergency appeal from Republican administration. San Jose mayor joins partners for grand reopening of Pacific Motor Inn homeless shelter, which provided emergency housing during COVID-19 shutdowns. The post UN rapporteur recommends suspending Israel from General Assembly amid outrage over Knesset’s ban on UN aid agency for Palestinians – October 30, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Palestinians in Gaza react after Israel votes to ban UNRWA, the backbone of Gaza’s humanitarian system and social infrastructure. San Francisco progressives kicked off a citywide canvassing effort to defeat right wing attempts to sway the local election. California voters weigh a proposition that could streamline the process to fund affordable housing and infrastructure, but could also raise property taxes. United Nations expert delivers update on crisis in Sudan a year and a half into civil war. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – October 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. UC Berkeley Politics Professor Eric Schickler breaks down logistics and worries around voting in the current political climate.UC Berkeley Politics Professor Eric Schickler breaks down logistics and worries around voting in the current political climate. Over a hundred ballots are destroyed after ballot drop boxes in the Portland, Oregon area are set on fire. President Biden apologizes to indeginous people’s for the harmful American Indian boarding school assimilation programs.   The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – October 28, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel strikes Iran. President Joe Biden, in his first presidential visit to Indian Country, formally apologizes to Native Americans for federal boarding school abuses, calling it a “blot on American history.” California workers could see wage increases if Proposition 32 passes in November, with labor groups supporting the measure and business groups warning of economic impacts. Elon Musk, SpaceX owner and key ally of GOP nominee Donald Trump, has reportedly been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for two years, according to The Wall Street Journal. Downtown San Jose residents launch recall campaign against Councilmember Omar Torres, citing lack of representation and a criminal investigation. The post California workers could see wage increases if Proposition 32 passes in November – October 25, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Proposition 33 could repeal Costa-Hawkins Act, allowing local rent control in California. California Apartment Association backs Proposition 34, dubbed the “Revenge Initiative” by opponents. Creek Fire highlights catastrophic threats – and solutions – to Sierra forests and parks. Las Lomitas educators strike for second day in Menlo Park, demanding higher wages and benefits. San Francisco Superior Court workers strike, shutting down Hall of Justice on Bryant Street. Sacramento Walkabout: Capitol Building / Photo: Daniel X. O’Neil The post U.N. report warns of significant warming without immediate climate action and calls for lowering greenhouse gas emissions – October 24, 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 paused polio vaccination drive in northern Gaza amid escalating violence. Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said evidence shows North Korea sent 3,000 troops to Russia, and warned of serious issue if they join Ukraine war on Moscow’s side. Boeing reported over $6 billion Q3 loss amid uncertainty over striking workers’ contract. Harris criticized Trump after John Kelly said he wanted generals like Hitler’s. Man pleaded guilty to making interstate threats against top election officials, judges, and federal agents in Colorado and Arizona. The post UN pauses polio vaccination drive in northern Gaza amid escalating violence – October 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. Afro-Colombian women perform during the opening ceremony of COP16, a United Nations’ biodiversity conference, in Cali, Colombia, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) The United Nations hosts an international conference on the protection of global biodiversity in Cali, Colombia. The campaign against the recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao ramps up with two weeks to go to the election. San Francisco ballot proposition could buoy public transportation infrastucture for years to come. California law enforcement tout major successes in stamping out the illegal cannabis industry. Thousands of emission-free schoolbuses hit the road this semester throughout California. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – October 22, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel plans more strikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah-run bank it accused of funding rocket attacks. Global environmental leaders meet in Colombia for UN’s COP16 to address declining biodiversity and review conservation commitments. As Election Day nears, Harris campaigns with Liz Cheney while Trump rallies with Ben Carson. New research finds spike in U.S. infant deaths following Supreme Court’s 2022 abortion ruling and state-level restrictions. San Francisco schools chief Matt Wayne resigns after backlash over school closures; Maria Su appointed new superintendent. The post Israel plans more strikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah-run bank it accused of funding rocket attacks – October 21, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Yemeni soldiers shout slogans in front of a billboard showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during an anti-Israel rally in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Arabic reads, “martyr Yahya Sinwar”. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman) Palestinians mourn the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as others hope it can spur the end of Israel’s ongoing war. Hezbollah prepared for escalation in fighting with Israel in wake of Sinwar’s death. UNIFIL Peacekeepers to hold its positions in southern Lebanon despite attacks by Israel. Puerto Rico moves toward climate resilience in the face of hurricanes by reimagining its power source.   The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – October 18, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Israeli military has confirmed that its forces killed Hamas’ top leader, Yahya Sinwar, in Gaza. Troops reportedly encountered him during a battle on Wednesday, later identifying his body in the rubble as the man Israel had been pursuing for over a year. President Joe Biden will make a quick trip to Berlin before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with allies. Presidential campaigns hold rallies in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania as early voting begins in some states. San Francisco board of supervisors approves proposed ‘cash not drugs’ sobriety pilot program. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao urged voters to oppose recall during green industry event. Berkeley voters to decide on taxing large buildings for natural gas use in November. Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, on April 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Adel Hana, File) The post The Israeli military confirms killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza battle – October 17, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Officials say Israeli airstrikes have targeted areas across Lebanon, killing at least 27 people in the past 24 hours. UN Security Council held an emergency meeting after U.S. urged Israel to stop blocking Gaza aid. As the Biden administration warns Israel to increase Gaza aid or risk losing U.S. weapons funding, Palestinians in Gaza wait to see if they will receive the necessary assistance or not. New data shows 36 million Latinos are eligible to vote in 2024, could play decisive role in presidential election. The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case between the city and count of San Francisco and the Environmental Protection Agency over clean water standards. Sam Liccardo accused opponent Evan Low of illegal ad spending in contentious South Bay congressional race. Mayor Breed announced the expansion of a successful pilot program which offers on-demand opioid-treating buprenorphine for fentanyl addiction. The post Israeli strikes kill 27 in Lebanon – October 16, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Berkeley city workers held a “practice picket,” protesting on the steps of Berkeley City Hall for an hour over the city’s handling of their contract dispute and ahead of a possible strike authorization vote next week. The Biden administration warned Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza within 30 days or risk losing U.S. weapons funding. The United States deployed a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery, also known as THAAD, to Israel. Federal disaster workers resumed door-to-door visits in North Carolina after militia threat temporarily suspended efforts. Oakland mayor Sheng Thao and her supporters rallied against the recall effort against her in Chinatown. The post Berkeley city workers stage ‘practice picket’ over contract dispute ahead of possible strike vote – October 15, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Palestinians react to a fire after an Israeli strike hit a tent area in the courtyard of Al Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) Gazans describe the latest strikes on their hospitals and tent camps. Ashe County, North Carolina leaders try to reckon with and recover from the severe damage from Hurricane Helene. The Indian Treaty Council celebrates indigenous people’s day on Alcatraz Island. The Nobel Prize in Economics is awarded for work understanding why some societies have better growth than others. Dialysis workers strike agains unfair labor practices. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – October 14, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. As the war in Gaza grinds into its second year, and with tens of thousands of Palestinians killed in the conflict, thousands orphans and broken families fight to survive in the territory. Hurricane Milton recovery continues. The California state senate passed emergency legislation today to address spiking gas prices in the state. San Francisco school district announces plans to close or merge 13 schools, sparking protests. Charges dropped against two Alameda officers in 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez.   A USPS worker inspects trucks that had been relocated to protect them from wind but which are now underwater as intense rain from Hurricane Milton caused the Anclote River to flood, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in New Port Richey, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) The post Hurricane Milton recovery continues – October 11, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a $3 billion settlement with Canada-based TD Bank, which agreed to pay the historic amount over unlawful money laundering practices. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says at least 22 killed, 117 wounded in Israeli airstrikes in central Beirut. What was left of Hurricane Milton moved off Florida’s east coast today, becoming a post-tropical cyclone with no hurricane-force winds. Trump campaigned in Michigan as Obama rallied for Harris-Walz ticket in Pennsylvania. San Francisco mayor says number of tents down 60% since July after Newsom’s executive order on homeless encampments. The post TD Bank agrees to pay billions in historic settlement with U.S. authorities over money laundering practices – October 10, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm. The United Nations held briefings on the escalating crisis in the middle east as fighting in Gaza and Israel spreads to Lebanon. As the war in Gaza enters its second year, residents of the war-torn territory reflect on Hamas, its role in Gaza, and the cross-border attack the group launched last year that sparked the conflict. Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper for protein research UC healthcare, service workers rally statewide for higher wages, housing aid amid contract impasse. The post Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm – October 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. Hurricane Milton strengthens to category 5, heads toward Florida coast, National Hurricane Center reports. President Joe Biden says he’s suspending his trip to meet with NATO leaders to discuss support for Ukraine to address needs from Hurricane Milton. As Israel’s bombardments and ground offensives in Gaza have killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians, an unknown number of government officials have also been killed, many targeted for their leadership roles and connection to Hamas. Supreme Court weighs blocking Biden administration rule on untraceable ghost guns made from kits, challenged by gun owners and manufacturers in Texas. California Senate debates bill to prevent gas price gouging, requiring oil refineries to maintain reserves, with vote set for Friday. The post Hurricane Milton re-strengthens to category 5, heads toward Florida coast – October 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. As the world marks the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack that led to the war in Gaza, residents of the embattled territory grapple with the conditions of their lives a year later. Biden, Harris, Trump, and Vance marked the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack with unified support of Israel, but differing approaches. Milton grew to a Category 5 hurricane and is poised to sideswipe Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula while threatening Florida’s west coast with dangerous storm surges and evacuation orders. Thousands marched in San Francisco for a Gaza ceasefire on eve of Hamas attack anniversary and Israel’s ensuing war. Embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao touted her achievements, and criticized recall effort at a weekend rally. The post Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack that led to the war in Gaza – October 7, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Harris and Trump are vying for working-class voters in the final weeks of the presidential campaign as Harris visited Flint, Michigan. U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber addressed voters today, reminding them of their rights and advising law enforcement agencies on laws protecting electoral integrity. As California ramped up sweeps of homeless encampments, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $130.7 million in additional funds to support local governments in addressing homelessness. The California Palestine Solidarity Coalition expressed disappointment with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of three bills they say censor pro-Palestine speech and ignore rising Islamophobia. The post Harris and Trump vie for working-class voters in the final weeks of the presidential race – October 4, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports reached a deal to suspend strike until Jan. 15 for contract talks. Death toll for Hurricane Helene rose to 215 as rescue workers continue to struggle in reaching hard-hit areas. The presidential campaign heated up as Trump attacked Harris while she held a rally in Wisconsin with Liz Cheney Three former Memphis officers were convicted of witness tampering charges in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, while two were acquitted of federal civil rights violations in a death that sparked national protests and calls for widespread policing reforms. Sonoma County board of supervisors passed first-in-the-nation tenant protection law to shield renters from displacement during fires and natural disasters The post Union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports reaches deal to suspend strike until Jan. 15 – October 3, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Prosecutors laid out new evidence in Trump election case, accuse him of having ‘resorted to crimes.’ UN Security Council held an emergency meeting as Israeli troops clashed with Hezbollah and Israel responded to an Iranian missile attack. Ukraine’s military said its forces are withdrawing from strategically important front-line town of Vuhledar after two-year battle. Rising sea levels pushing underground water into dangerous chemicals, experts tell California Assembly committee. San Francisco transportation board approved new plan to tow oversized RVs parked overnight in restricted areas. Homeless advocates and supporters of a Venezuelan immigrant who said she contracted meningitis in a San Francisco homeless shelter earlier this year rallied outside the San Francisco Department of Housing, urging the city to provide her permanent shelter and draw attention to the ongoing housing crisis. The post Prosecutors lay out new evidence of crimes in Trump election case – October 2, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The post Special broadcast: Vice Presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance – October 1, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Homeless advocates set up camp outside Berkeley’s Old City Hall to protest aggressive tactics against unhoused individuals. Israel launches small ground raids against Hezbollah as it prepares for larger operation in Lebanon. U.N. Security Council votes unanimously to extend mandate of Kenya-led force tackling gang violence in Haiti Biden plans visit to flood-ravaged North Carolina to survey damage from Hurricane Helene. California attorney general sued a Catholic hospital for refusing to perform abortion, citing constitutional violation. The post Homeless advocates set up camp outside Berkeley’s Old City Hall to protest aggressive tactics against unhoused individuals – September 30, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced today that three Iranian operatives have been charged with hacking Donald Trump’s presidential campaign as part of what the Justice Department says was a sweeping effort to undermine the former president and erode confidence in the U.S. electoral system. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met face-to-face with former President Donald Trump today, despite rising public tensions between the two over Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion and amid the U.S. presidential election. The U.S. announced an agreement with the Iraqi government to conclude the military mission in Iraq of an American-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group by next year. Vice President Kamala Harris is making her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, aiming to confront immigration, one of her biggest vulnerabilities ahead of the November election. Prisoner rights advocates sued the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, seeking to stop the agency from using a rule intended to keep ex-felons off prison grounds as a tool to suppress constitutionally protected protests and speech. The post U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announces charges against three Iranian operatives for hacking Trump campaign – September 27, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned to Washington and met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as U.S. support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia faces a reckoning in this year’s presidential election. Lawmakers grilled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy at a contentious House Appropriations subcommittee meeting today, questioning the ability of the United States Postal Service to effectively handle mail-in ballots for this year’s presidential election. New York Mayor Eric Adams says he’s “not surprised” by federal corruption charges and has no plans to resign. Community members and immigrant justice groups gathered outside the San Francisco office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, to show support for immigrants detained at the Golden State Annex and Mesa Verde ICE detention centers in Kern County, California. Housing activists protest in Oakland and Sacramento, urging Governor Newsom to fulfill pledge to build one million affordable homes by 2030. The post Biden Administration promises $2.7 billion more in aid to Ukraine – September 26, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Israeli army chief says the military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon. As fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, Palestinians in Gaza fear their plight is being overlooked by the international community. The UN Security Council debated the Lebanon crisis after deadly attacks between Hezbollah and Israeli forces In a blow to the oil and gas industry, California Governor Gavin Newsom signs 3 bills in Los Angeles holding oil drillers accountable for pollution and giving more power to local governments to limit drilling. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors introduced a resolution this week urging the city attorney’s office to drop a controversial lawsuit going before the Supreme Court next month, which some fear could weaken the Environmental Protection Agency. The post The Israeli army chief says the military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon – September 25, 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 called for 100% tariffs on cars made in Mexico as part of US manufacturing plan. Biden delivered final speech to U.N., addressing global challenges and optimism as Zelensky echoed calls for upholding international law amid war with Russia. U.S. officials say the Biden administration will send Ukraine an undisclosed number of medium-range cluster bombs, along with rockets, artillery, and armored vehicles, as part of a military aid package totaling about $375 million. New briefing by environmental group Oil Change International says rich countries could mobilize over $5 trillion annually for climate action by ending oil subsidies, imposing polluter levies, and cracking down on tax evasion. Marcellus Williams was executed today, becoming the third Missouri inmate put to death this year and the 100th since the state resumed using the death penalty in 1989. Oaxacan immigrants in California’s Central Valley work to share indigenous culinary traditions with the wider community. Unhoused rights activists protested in West Oakland after the mayor announced increased encampment sweeps following Supreme Court ruling. The post Trump calls for 100% tariffs on cars made in Mexico – September 24, 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 strikes killed more than 270 Lebanese in the deadliest barrage since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a “pact for the future” to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump wrote a note months earlier saying he intended to kill the former president, according to a Justice Department detention memo that also said it plans to seek an attempted assassination charge. Scott Baba spoke with Hannah Saggau, senior climate finance campaigner with Stand.earth and a lead author of the report titled “Citi: Funding Fossil-Fueled Environmental Racism in the Gulf South,” about the report and today’s protest at Citigroup global headquarters in Manhattan. California took on big oil with a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, as Attorney General Rob Bonta announced alongside environmental groups filing their own lawsuit, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s ban on single-use plastic bags, with both lawsuits claiming ExxonMobil lied for years about plastic recycling to sell more petroleum products while California bears the cost of pollution. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a new school stabilization team for the San Francisco Unified School District today, after the district’s Board of Education held an emergency closed-session meeting over the weekend to decide whether or not to fire embattled Superintendent Matt Wayne. Smoke rises from Israeli airstrikes on villages in the Nabatiyeh district, seen from the southern town of Marjayoun, Lebanon, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.(AP Photo/Hussein Malla) The post Israeli strikes killed more than 270 Lebanese in the deadliest barrage since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war – September 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. Israel said it carried out an airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah military official in a densely populated southern neighborhood of the Lebanese capital. Kamala Harris delivered speech in Georgia defending abortion rights and attacking Trump on abortion record. In-person voting for the 2024 U.S. presidential election began in three states today: Virginia, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Georgia election officials are requiring poll workers to tally ballots by hand after the state election board voted 3-2 today to approve the new rule, going against the advice of the state attorney general’s office, the secretary of state’s office, and an association of county election officials. An Alameda County court judge reached no decision today on dismissing the case against three Alameda city police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Oakland resident Mario Gonzalez, who died in police custody three years ago. The post Kamala Harris delivers speech in Georgia defending abortion rights and attacking Trump on abortion record – September 20, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden is celebrated the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates, saying it shows that inflation has eased. State lawmakers are targeting California’s high gasoline prices and recurring price spikes, with an Assembly committee holding a hearing to begin a special legislative session that may lead to action on a proposal by Governor Gavin Newsom. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills in San Francisco today as part of a bipartisan effort to tackle the state’s housing crisis, with the goal of building 2.5 million new housing units by 2030. The Greater East Bay Area will incorporate nuclear power into its renewable energy portfolio for the first time since the AVA community choice program was created eight years ago, following a 10-5 vote at last night’s meeting despite some opposition. The University of California Board of Regents approved a request from five UC campuses, including UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, for additional military equipment for their police departments. The post Biden hails Fed’s interest rate cut, citing eased inflation – September 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. The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation but made borrowing more expensive for consumers. The U.N. General Assembly strongly supported a nonbinding Palestinian resolution demanding that Israel end its “unlawful presence” in Gaza and the occupied West Bank within a year. The House rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal that would have linked temporary federal funding with a mandate for states to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. Democratic and Republican senators traded barbs in hearing on hate crimes The U.S. Justice Department is suing the owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse earlier this year. The city of Oakland initiated closure of significant homeless encampment near Martin Luther King Jr. Way The post Fed cuts interest rate by half-point in major shift after two years of high rates – September 18, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Lebanese security officials said pagers used by hundreds of Hezbollah members exploded nearly simultaneously in Lebanon today, killing several people and wounding thousands more. Russia said it has retaken several villages in its Kursk region after part of the territory was captured by Ukrainian forces in a surprise incursion last month. Canada’s Trudeau says there’s ‘more work to do’ after his party suffers another by-election loss. Sean “Diddy” Combs was ordered held without bail in federal sex trafficking case Community leaders, prisoner rights advocates, and racial justice activists joined Aamonte Hadley’s family members this morning to demand answers and accountability from the San Francisco criminal justice system for her sudden death in San Francisco County Jail earlier this month. Civil Defense first-responders carry a man who was wounded after his handheld pager exploded, in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.(AP Photo) The post Pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded in Lebanon, killing several and wounding thousands – September 17, 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 Security Council met to discuss Gaza war, humanitarian crisis after Israeli attack kills 6 UN relief workers. UN, aid groups work to provide education at sites across Gaza, including school-turned-shelter. Former President Trump target of ‘attempted assassination’ at Florida golf club. Firefighters battled a massive pipeline fire in suburban Houston that sparked grass fires and damaged a nearby park. An evacuation was ordered for people living nearby. California voters may soon decide to ban the last form of constitutionally allowed slavery in the state, as a ballot measure this November will propose ending involuntary servitude, even as a punishment for a crime. The post UN Security Council meets to discuss Gaza war, humanitarian crisis after Israeli attack kills 6 UN relief workers – September 16, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden is calling out Donald Trump over the former president’s unsubstantiated attacks on the Haitian community. President Joe Biden and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed Ukraine’s request to use Western-provided weapons for strikes deep inside Russia. More than 33,000 aircraft assembly workers are on strike at Boeing factories in Washington state, Oregon, and California after union members overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract that would have increased wages by 25% over four years. An activist group called the Rainbow Brigade gathered outside the headquarters of X today to bid farewell to controversial CEO Elon Musk, citing his ties to Trump and urging the company to uphold democratic values as it leaves the city. East Bay community members plan to rally outside the Antioch-Pittsburg Amtrak station in Antioch tomorrow, urging the local train authority to halt its planned closure of the station. The post President Joe Biden calls out Donald Trump over the former president’s unsubstantiated attacks on the Haitian community – September 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. Former President Donald Trump announced today there will not be a third presidential debate. Democratic lawmakers and environmental advocates announced a new bill to hold fossil fuel polluters accountable, fund climate damage recovery. New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigned today, a week after his phone and others were seized in a federal investigation. California regulators approve another rate hike for PG&E, increasing electricity costs for Bay Area residents. San Francisco mayoral and board candidates addressed seniors’ concerns on healthcare, rent control, safety. The post Former President Donald Trump announced there will not be a third presidential debate – September 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. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump clashed in their first debate Tuesday, with Harris attacking Trump’s policies and Trump labeling Harris a Marxist while defending January 6th rioters. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed more than 30 Palestinians and injured about 100 others during a 24-hour period earlier this week. One strike hit an Israeli-designated safe zone in the Al Muwasi area, killing dozens. A coalition of 80 groups urged DHS and ICE to release immigrants in detention who have been granted deportation protection and should not be held. Relatives of 9/11 victims urge presidential candidates for accountability as anniversary nears. As the country watched the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday night, East Bay residents gathered at Oakland’s Everett & Jones BBQ, a local hub for political discourse, for a debate watch party. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) The post Harris, Trump clash in heated debate 55 days before presidential election – September 11, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A federal trial in Memphis began for three former officers charged with violating the civil rights of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old man whose fatal beating was caught on police cameras and triggered protests and calls for police reform. KPFA’s Scott Baba spoke with Chris Hare, an associate professor of political science at the University of California, Davis, about the impact presidential debates usually have on the race for the White House and what the two candidates will need to do to move the needle. More than a dozen school districts canceled classes across a wide swath of southeastern Kentucky as a grueling search stretched into a third day for a gunman who opened fire on an interstate highway, wounding five people over the weekend. James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen, dies at 93. The Line Fire in Southern California is threatening homes and commercial structures and forcing evacuations as it burns along the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest, east of Los Angeles. Former Memphis police officer Justin Smith leaves the federal courthouse after the first day of jury selection of the trial in the Tyre Nichols case Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) The post A federal trial in Memphis began for three former officers charged with violating the civil rights of Tyre Nichols – September 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. Human rights investigators called for arms embargo, peacekeeping force in Sudan over alleged human rights violations. A federal judge agreed to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election. The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting that killed four people at a Georgia high school and his father will both remain in custody after back-to-back court hearings. Dozens gathered at UCSF rally to protest firing of staffer, alleging “racist repression” of anti-Israel voices. Berkeley Rabbi Michael Lerner, who founded Tikkun magazine and was an early Jewish advocate for peace and coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians, has died at 81. (Sudanese refugee camp in Chad, 16 May 2023 / Henry Wilkins, Voice of America) The post Human rights investigators called for arms embargo, peacekeeping force in Sudan – September 6, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The federal election interference case against Donald Trump advanced today, with U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan allowing prosecutors to file documents later this month that could reveal damaging allegations about the former president. President Joe Biden touted $7 billion for rural clean energy projects in Wisconsin, while Trump pledged tax cuts, and energy approvals in New York speech. The Department of Justice launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at two California women’s prisons amid sexual abuse allegations. Officials, students, and clean energy advocates urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill expanding solar benefits for schools. Pirate Party protests Reboot 2024 tech conference in San Francisco, citing conservative group involvement. The post Judge allows prosecutors to move forward and file documents in Trump election interference case that could reveal damaging allegations – September 5, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A 14-year-old student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, today, killing two students and two teacher. The United Nations reported that it has successfully completed the first phase of its polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, exceeding expectations by nearly 20%. Palestinians in Gaza are increasingly pessimistic about a ceasefire as the Biden administration renews its push for a deal. The final report of the six-year public inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in the UK that killed 72 people has concluded that the tragedy resulted from a chain of failures by governments, “dishonest” companies, and a lack of strategy by the fire service. California settled a lawsuit with Elk Grove over a denied supportive housing project. Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta addressed the settlement, gasoline prices, and a school shooting in Georgia at a news conference today. California early education advocates push for better support for community-centered childcare providers. Students and parents walk off campus at Apalachee High School, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Winder, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) The post 14-year-old opens fire at Georgia high school, killing 4 – September 4, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A federal judge rejected Donald Trump’s request to intervene in his New York hush money criminal case, thwarting the former president’s latest bid to overturn his felony conviction and delay his sentencing. A United Nations-led push to vaccinate children in Gaza from polio is underway. Biden launches media series to showcase administration’s successes in infrastructure, jobs, and business support. Ukrainian officials say two Russian ballistic missiles blasted a military academy and nearby hospital, killing more than 50 and wounding over 200. San Francisco hotels were operating with limited services after nationwide hotel worker strike. With Labor Day marking the official campaign season, Central Valley Democrats are working to energize their base and gain support in a Republican-leaning region, with enthusiasm high among Fresno County Democrats since Kamala Harris became the party’s presidential nominee. The post Judge rejects Trump’s request to intervene in New York hush money case – September 3, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

To honor Labor Day, KPFA Radio presents a special interview with Philip Maldari, a KPFA Radio host and programmer with over 50 years experience at the station. Join us to hear him share his knowledge and memories of the history of the KPFA Labor Union. The Pacifica Evening News will return on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.     The post Special Holiday Programming: KPFA History with Philip Maldari appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former President Donald Trump on Friday said he will vote no on a Florida ballot measure that would repeal the state’s six-week abortion ban, a day after he seemed to indicate he would vote in favor of the measure. U.S. regulators approve Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for fall. California nears ban on plastic bags at checkout with two bipartisan bills. Clean energy advocates and state lawmakers gathered at a hydrogen fueling station near the Port of Oakland today to celebrate a $1.2 billion deal to create a statewide clean hydrogen hub. Officials at the Oakland Unified School District were under fire this week as they apologized for the district’s delay in informing school communities about elevated lead levels in the water at dozens of schools. The post Trump reverses position, says he will vote against Florida measure repealing six-week abortion ban – August 30, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Speaking before the United Nations Security Council, the World Health Organization said Israel has agreed to limited pauses in its military attacks in Gaza to allow polio vaccinations for 640,000 children, following the first confirmed case of polio in Palestine in 25 years. Army spokesperson said Arlington National Cemetery official was “abruptly pushed aside” in altercation with Trump’s staff. Both presidential nominees were on the campaign trail today, with Vice President Kamala Harris wrapping up a bus tour of Georgia and former President Donald Trump addressing crowds in battleground states in the Midwest. A new report from New York state shows hate crimes surged nearly 13% compared to the previous year, with nearly half of the incidents targeting Jewish people, Black people, and gay men. California Senator Alex Padilla and immigrant rights advocates vowed to fight after a Texas court blocked a Biden Administration program for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. Gun control advocates and Democrats gathered at the state Capitol to call for the swift passage of legislation they say will save lives and make it harder to obtain firearms on the black market. The post WHO says Israel agrees to limited pauses in Gaza attacks for polio vaccinations after first confirmed case in Palestine in 25 years – August 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. The Supreme Court today kept on hold the Biden administration’s latest multibillion-dollar plan to lower payments for millions of borrowers while lawsuits proceed in lower courts. Typhoon Shenshen dumped rain on Japan, leaving one dead and several injured before landfall; highest-level warnings issued for the country’s south. Vice-presidential candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance campaigned Wednesday, with Walz speaking to firefighters in Boston and Vance addressing truckers in Erie, Pennsylvania The FBI shared new details of its investigation into the man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump in July, stating that a motive for the shooting remains unclear. Santa Clara County supervisors voted to advance a new plan to buy Regional Medical Center Hospital, restoring health access to vulnerable south bay residents. The state agency responsible for health care affordability and accessibility in California met outside Sacramento for the first time today in Monterey County to discuss high prices at the area’s three major hospitals that patients cannot afford. The post Supreme Court keeps Biden administration’s multibillion-dollar payment relief plan on hold as lawsuits proceed – August 28, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Special counsel Jack Smith filed a narrowed indictment against Donald Trump in his 2020 election case after Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. President Joe Biden’s top Middle East adviser held talks in Doha with senior Qatari leaders today, focusing on efforts to finalize a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. The UN’s top weather agency issued a stark warning this week about climate change endangering lives and livelihoods in South Pacific island nations. Muslim Americans who resigned from the Biden administration over the Gaza war urged a freeze on arms to Israel and condemned U.S. policies as Islamophobic and anti-Palestinian. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claimed senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to censor certain COVID-19 content during the pandemic. California’s ‘Closing the Digital Divide’ task force discussed proposed legislation that could soon ban students from using phones and social media in the state’s schools. The post Special counsel Jack Smith files narrowed indictment against Donald Trump in 2020 election case – August 27, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The presidential campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are bickering over debate details, with their first showdown scheduled for Sept. 10 on ABC now in question. UN halts aid in Gaza as security deteriorates as polio re-emerges in territory. Canada’s government says it is imposing a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching U.S. tariffs and following similar plans announced by the European Commission. Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle were in Butler County, Pennsylvania, today, assessing the Butler Farm Show grounds where former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt last month. A federal court hearing began today in Oregon, putting in question a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, which would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history. State lawmakers considered a bill to make California the first state in the nation to create AI safeguards as congressional deadline looms. The post Harris, Trump campaigns clash over debate details, September 10 ABC showdown in doubt – August 26, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Biden administration will send about $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine. German police say three people were killed and four seriously wounded in a knife attack at a festival in the western German city of Solingen. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign today and endorsed Donald Trump, a late-stage shakeup in the presidential race that could give the former president a modest boost from Kennedy’s supporters. A Canadian workers union issued a 72-hour strike notice to one of the country’s two major freight railroads. The U.S. Department of Justice and eight states, including California, have filed a lawsuit against RealPage, a software company accused of using artificial intelligence algorithms to stifle competition and drive rental prices higher, harming millions of tenants nationwide. Thousands of people took to the streets of Chicago on the final night of the Democratic National Convention Thursday, calling on the party and its presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, to end U.S. aid to Israel and stop the war in Gaza. The post The Biden administration will send about $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine – August 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. A protest banner is partially blocked during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Democrats hammer messages in final day of DNC in Chicago. Pro-Palestine protesters get access to inside of DNC convention center. Neighboring American Indian tribes clash over proposed casino development in Solano County. Annual report: several climate change indicators reach all time high in 2023. San Francisco activists protest the city’s ramped-ip efforts to sweep homeless encampments,     The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 22, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Egypt expressed new skepticism over proposal in Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks. Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched more than 50 rockets, hitting several homes in Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton to headline third evening of Democratic National Convention. Dozens arrested after clashes with police at unpermitted anti-Middle East war protest outside Israeli consulate in Chicago during second day of DNC Tuesday. U.S. government report links fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit to lower IQ in children. California voters to decide on tougher crime, sentencing measures in November with Prop. 36. San Francisco Superior Court staff warned of strike amid severe staffing shortages threatening speedy trials. The post Egypt expressed skepticism over proposal in Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks – August 21, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his ninth visit to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began without securing a cease-fire deal A new report by the CDC shows federal child vaccination program prevented 1.1M deaths over the last 30 years, but gaps persist. The Democratic National Convention headed into its second day. Former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke at the DNC, a day after the unofficial farewell for President Joe Biden, who served eight years as Obama’s vice president. The Philadelphia-based Poor People’s Army marched on the Democratic National Convention Monday evening in Chicago, the first day of the convention. Trump and Vance hit campaign trail this week, promise increased support for police and closed borders. Lawyers representing the activists who took over the Golden Gate Bridge earlier this year to protest the war in Gaza called on San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins to recuse herself from the case, citing a conflict of interest. Veteran Central Valley journalist Lloyd Carter has passed away. Born and raised in Fresno, Carter covered the Valley for United Press International and The Fresno Bee. His life was dedicated to advocating for equity and fairness in the allocation of the state’s water. The post U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his ninth visit to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began without securing a cease-fire deal – August 20, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Democrats gathered in Chicago for the Democratic Convention, where President Joe Biden, Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris, and other party leaders are set to speak, while earlier in the day, Democratic groups held press events to boost enthusiasm and present views they hope the ticket will carry forward in the November elections. More than 30,000 people gathered in the streets of Chicago to march on the Democratic National Convention. The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in central Gaza over the weekend, warning Palestinians of planned military action in response to what it says was Hamas rocket fire; at least 17 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded on Saturday in an Israeli strike in the central Gaza town of Zawayda, according to Palestinian health officials. Congo will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from the United States. British tech magnate Mike Lynch and several other people are missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off Sicily. California human rights advocates called on Governor Gavin Newsom to take action and limit what they describe as the harmful practice of solitary confinement in jails, prisons, and private immigration detention facilities. Pro-Palestine activists asked to intervene in a lawsuit that could affect the rights of UC Berkeley students to protest. Hundreds of immigrant rights activists today completed a three-day, 48-mile walk, a feat they hope will raise awareness of the plight of undocumented immigrants and the need for the country to offer a path to citizenship. The post The four-day-long Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago, with headline speaker President Joe Biden – August 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. A U.S. official says mediators are preparing for a possible cease-fire and hostage-release deal in Gaza, in a sign that mediators believe an agreement to end the 10-month Israel-Hamas war might be imminent. In her first policy speech today, Vice President Kamala Harris focused on the economy, calling for proposals to combat high prices for food, housing, and prescription drugs, while also proposing child tax credits and pledging to work with states to cancel medical debt. This week, the United Nations highlighted several international health concerns, including a panel discussion on the newly declared global emergency of mpox and a warning from the organization’s chief administrative officer about a potential polio epidemic in Gaza. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that his country’s troops had taken full control of Sudzha, the largest Russian town to fall to Ukraine’s forces since their cross-border incursion more than a week ago. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed new legislation into law today, which he says will help to stop retail crime in the state. The post Harris unveils economic plan in first policy speech, proposes measures to tackle high prices and medical debt – August 16, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country’s troops have taken full control of Sudzha, the largest Russian town to fall to Ukrainian forces since the start of their cross-border incursion more than a week ago. International mediators have held a new round of talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and securing the release of scores of hostages, with a potential deal seen as the best hope of preventing an even larger regional conflict. As international mediators hold a new round of talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war, Pacifica’s Rami Almaghari spoke with residents of Gaza about their thoughts on the negotiations. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, in their first joint appearance since Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Harris, announced a deal to cut Medicare drug costs, expected to save $1.5 billion for patients and $6 billion for Medicare in the first year. The Environmental Working Group, a health and anti-pollution watchdog, released a new proposal for reducing the impact of harmful “forever chemicals” in the United States in 2025 and beyond. A group of active-duty U.S. servicemembers announced they are urging fellow soldiers, sailors, and airmen to call on Congress to end funding to the Israeli military. The post Zelenskyy says Ukrainian troops have taken full control of the Russian town of Sudzha – August 15, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A top Hamas official says the Palestinian militant group is losing faith in the U.S. ability to mediate a cease-fire in Gaza ahead of a new round of talks scheduled for this week. The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza over the weekend, telling Palestinians to leave portions of Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city, including part of an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone. Republican candidate Donald Trump gave a speech on economic policy, attempting to shift away from personal attacks. However, he quickly returned to criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris and discussing his relationships with leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping. A Senate subcommittee on human rights convened today to discuss the abuse of pregnant women in state prisons and jails. Businesses in California may soon have to change how they implement self-checkout stands, as state lawmakers consider regulating the technology in retail stores to address issues of theft and violence against workers. Two advocacy organizations dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of underserved populations in Fresno are suing the Community Medical System, alleging that funds intended for improving the aging Fresno Community Medical Center were diverted to build a state-of-the-art medical campus in the more affluent neighboring city of Clovis. The post A top Hamas official says the Palestinian militant group is losing faith in the U.S. ability to mediate a cease-fire in Gaza – August 14, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The United Nations Security Council gathered to discuss an Israeli airstrike over the weekend that hit a U.N. school-turned-shelter in Gaza, which Palestinian health authorities said killed nearly 100 people and wounded roughly 50 others. The Russian Defense Ministry says its forces have halted an effort by Kyiv’s troops to expand a weeklong incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his first solo campaign appearance Tuesday, just a week after being selected as Kamala Harris’ vice-presidential running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket. As students return to schools across the state this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond are urging public school districts to follow the lead of the Los Angeles Unified School District in restricting cell phone use in classrooms. Santa Clara County residents, medical workers, and healthcare advocates continue to protest changes being made to the county’s regional medical center this week, saying the changes are putting the community’s health at risk. The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office said this week that the city’s district attorney should drop charges against 26 protesters who took over the Golden Gate Bridge in April to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The post The Russian Defense Ministry says its forces have halted an effort by Kyiv’s troops to expand a weeklong incursion into Russia’s Kursk region – August 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. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a guided missile submarine and an aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East as the U.S. said it believes Iran may launch a strike against Israel as soon as this week. A major forest fire in the northern suburbs of Athens has triggered evacuations in several areas, as swirling winds hamper the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and dozens of water-dropping planes. A new study suggests Mars may be drenched beneath its surface, with enough water hidden in the cracks of underground rocks to form a global ocean. A California State Assembly committee held a hearing today to discuss how the fentanyl crisis is impacting the state’s youth. Bay Area community members and homeless advocates demanded direct action from the city of Oakland and California Gov. Gavin Newsom today to address the homelessness crisis in the city. The post The United States sends guided missile submarine and aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East as it says an Iranian strike against Israel is immanent – August 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. Harris Walz campaign comes to Arizona as part of whirlwind battleground state tour. Brazilian plane crashes near São Paulo all 61 people on board perish. Tropical Storm Debby heads north through Atlantic Coast bringing heavy winds, rain and flooding. Report shows routine childhood vaccinations saved a million lives over last 30 years. Austrian officials arrest third suspect in Taylor Swift concert terror plot. UNICEF spokesman reports on collapsing humanitarian situation for Gazan children. Hepatitis cases increase in war torn Gaza Strip. South Bay activists call for restoration of full cardiac services at San Jose’s Regional Medical Center. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 9, 2024 Harris Walz campaign comes to Arizona as part of whirlwind battleground state tour. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump holds press conference in effort to wrest back national spotlight from Harris campaign. Tropical Storm Debby brings heavy rain, high winds and tornadoes to mid-Atlantic region. Austrian officials make two arrests in Taylor Swift concert terrorist threat that canceled three planned shows. Delta pursues legal claims against Crowdstrike over losses incurred during worldwide software glitch. Coast Guard whistleblowers testify to Senate panel about sexual abuse in the service. Bay Area non-profit employees seek union recognition at International Rescue Committee. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 8, 2024 Trump holds press conference in effort to wrest back national spotlight from Harris campaign.  appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Harris Walz spend first full day as running mates campaigning in the Midwest. Tropical Storm Debby rolls slowly up the East Coast, bringing torrential rain and wind. UK police brace for more unrest amid a week of rioting. Park Fire continues to burn in four Northern California counties. Promoters cancel three planned Vienna Taylor Swift shows amid terrorism threats. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 7, 2024 Harris Walz spend first full day as running mates campaigning in the Midwest. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, they appear together at Philadelphia rally. Federal judge sides with Justice Department in Google anti-trust case. Tropical Storm Debby cuts through the Southeast with extreme winds, rain and flooding. Hamas chooses Yahya Sinwar as militant group’s new leader after assassination of Ismael Haniyeh. Bay Area anti-nuclear activists mark Hiroshima anniversary with calls to ban nuclear weapons. Mayor London Breed and San Francisco officials tout success of surveillance drone program. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 6, 2024 Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, they appear together at Philadelphia rally. 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/Rajib Dhar Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees country after weeks of student-led protests and violent unrest. Hezbollah strikes military targets in Israel, Iranian foreign minister says Iran does not want regional war, but Israel must be punished. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows crackdown on violent anti-immigrant protests. Calls grow for Fed to lower interests rates after global financial downturn. First official Transgender History Month kicks off in California. San Francisco introduces bond proposal to fund affordable housing. The post Bangladeshi Prime Minister flees amidst weeks of protest; U.K. Prime Minister vows crackdown on violet anti-immigrant protests; First transgender history month kicks off in California – August 5, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Kamala Harris secures enough online delegate votes to win Democratic Presidential nomination. Three American former prisoners freed in international prisoner exchange with Russia arrive in the US. Disappointing US jobs report sparks fears of a possible recession. Justice Department sues social media platform Tiktok over alleged violation of child privacy rules. Secret Service Chief acknowledges agency failures on day of Trump rally assassination attempt. Firefighters battling Park Fire prepare for rough weather and terrain challenges this weekend. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 2, 2024 Kamala Harris secures enough online delegate votes to win Democratic Presidential nomination. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Gershkovich, Whelan among prisoners swapped in US Russia prisoner exchange. Vice President Harris today eulogizes Sheila Jackson-Lee at memorial service for Houston Democratic Congresswoman. New York appeals court rejects Trump’s challenge to a gag order in his hush money trial. US recognizes Venezuelan opposition candidate Gonzalez as winner of Presidential election. Unlawful migrant crossings down last month at US Mexico border, according to government numbers. San Franciscans celebrate third annual Trans History Month in the city. Northern California Park Fire has scorched more than 393,000 acres and is 18 percent contained. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 1, 2024 Gershkovich, Whelan among prisoners swapped in US Russia prisoner exchange.  appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Security Council meets amid rising Middle East tensions following airstrike that killed top Hamas leader. Accused 9-11 mastermind and accomplices agree to plea deal to avoid death penalty. Donald Trump claims Kamala Harris’ lied about racial heritage during contentious interview at black journalists convention. Recall of deli meat continues amid deadly listeria outbreak. Senate panel hold hearing over future of US electric car market. Immigrant and prisoner rights advocates demand ICE end contracts with private detention companies. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 31, 2024 UN Security Council meets amid rising Middle East tensions following airstrike that killed top Hamas leader. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Harris campaigns in Georgia as part of a concentrated effort to win the state in November. Israel launches targeted strike on Hezbollah commander in Beirut believed responsible for weekend rocket attack that killed 12 children. Senate approves bill that would hold tech companies responsible for online content harmful to children. Firefighters gain some ground on the Park Fire as suspected arsonist enters not guilty plea. San Francisco activists mark 59th anniversary of the passage of Medicare and Medicaid. Anti-war activists protest jet fuel shipment headed to Israel. Sierra fires continue to burn mostly uncontained. Anti-war activists protest jet fuel shipment headed to Israel. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 30, 2024 Harris campaigns in Georgia as part of focused effort to win the state in November. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Biden proposes Supreme Court reforms amid recent fairness and ethics concerns on the high court. FBI to interview former President Trump about the July 13 attempt on his life. Member s of bipartisan House task force on the Trump assassination attempt named. Opposition and international voices decry Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro’s Presidential election victory claim. Fresno County considering homeless encampment clearance ordinance. Northern California firefighters gained some ground on Park Fire, which has scorched areas of 4 counties. Democratic leaders warn of consequences of possible second Trump term in press call. Fresno introduces homeless encampment clearance ordinance. San Francisco Supervisors considering first in the nation ban on rent-setting software.   The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 29, 2024 Biden proposes Supreme Court reforms amid recent fairness and ethics concerns on the high court. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former President and former First Lady Michelle Obama endorse Vice President Harris’ Democratic presidential nomination bid. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Trump at Mar-A-Lago. Paris holds its Olympic opening ceremony, attacks on the city’s high speed rail service strands thousands of travelers. California’s Park Fires scorches more than 178,000 acres and forces thousands from their homes. The UN Security Council discusses the Middle East War. Gazans struggle to find clean water amid war conditions. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 26, 2024 Former President and former First Lady Michelle Obama endorse Vice President Harris’ Democratic presidential nomination bid.  appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Netanyahu meets with Biden-Harris to discuss Gaza war, ceasefire negotiations and release of hostages. Commerce Department economic numbers show economy grew nearly 3 percent last quarter. Biden signs law strengthening oversight of federal prisons. Northern California Park Fire continues to burn with limited containment. Newsom orders removal of homeless encampments on state owned land. UN report on climate induced heatwaves calls for government action worldwide to reduce fossil fuel use. California Supreme court upholds voter approved law classifying gig workers as independent contractors. Legal scholars call for reforms of Insurrection Act that allows deployment of military within US. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 25, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Biden addresses nation in Oval Office address, explains decision to bow out of race. Harris campaigns today at black women’s sorority event in Indianapolis in attempt to mobilize support from women of color. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers fiery address to joint session of Congress. Thousands protest Netanyahu address to Congress, call for an end to the Gaza war. Northern California’s Plumas County wildfire burns out control, forces thousands to evacuate. Doctors treat Gazan children caught up in war. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 24, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Kamala Harris all but wraps up nomination as she holds first campaign rally. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle steps down amid heavy criticism over handling of Trump rally security. Wildfires rage in Pacifica Northwest and Western Canada causing thousands to evacuate. UN health agency warns of possible polio outbreak in Gaza Strip. Unincorporated Alameda County tenants push for county renters protection laws. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 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. Kamala Harris picks up key Democratic endorsements from Pelosi and others, Biden pledges to campaign for her. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faces tough questioning from lawmakers over handling of Trump assassination attempt. Delta Airlines struggles to recover from impact of Crowdstrike computer glitch. EPA awards $4.3 billion to 30 states for climate emission and air pollution mitigation projects. Healthcare officials warn of deadly Listeria outbreak coming from deli meats. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 22, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former President Donald Trump urged unity after an assassination attempt while proposing a sweeping populist agenda in the RNC finale. In the eyes of much of the media, Donald Trump failed to stick the landing with his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention. The International Court of Justice said today that Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and so are the ever expanding number of settlements. Palestinian leaders urged other nations to comply with the part of the ruling that says no country should offer assistance to Israel in maintaining its occupation. Jennifer Quan, the NOAA’s recently appointed administrator for West Coast Fisheries, spoke this week about the challenges the agency is facing with the climate crisis and declining species. San Jose residents can now sell off detached homes on their properties after a new law went into effect yesterday, opening a new segment of the housing market that some observers call a “backyard revolution” for affordable homes. The post Former President Donald Trump urged unity after an assassination attempt while proposing a sweeping populist agenda in the RNC finale – July 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. Donald Trump to speak at the final day of the Republican National Convention. Democrats are blasting what they see as Republican candidate Donald Trump’s agenda for a second term as president. Democratic lawmakers are taking aim at “Project 2025,” a plan for a second Trump term in the White House. The Biden administration is canceling an additional $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers who work in public service through changes to an existing forgiveness program. Just as California finally began to cool off after baking under a record-breaking heat dome for more than a week, another spell of sweltering weather is set to hit the state in the coming week. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors drummed up support for a new governance and ethics reform package for the November ballot. They said the package would create more representation for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in LA County. Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced motions for re-sentencing three death penalty cases following a review that revealed prosecutors excluded Black and other jurors from serving on such cases. The post Donald Trump to speak at the final day of the Republican National Convention – July 18, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden is returning home to Delaware to self-isolate after being diagnosed with COVID-19. The White House has confirmed that Biden, who is fully vaccinated, is experiencing mild symptoms and is being treated with antivirals while doctors await the results of a confirmation test. The Biden campaign held an event in Milwaukee today to call out Donald Trump’s poor choice for vice president, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. A new shelter camp in Gaza is designed to support refugees with disabilities. After nine months of war, the needs and population of disabled individuals are growing. Five Ohio police officers in Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention shot and killed a man who was wielding two knives, Milwaukee’s police chief said. July 17, 2024, marks the fourth anniversary of the death of the late Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis. The San Francisco Police Department was sued Tuesday over its use of facial recognition technology. Researchers with the University of California system and labor advocates rallied outside Genentech Hall on UC San Francisco’s campus today to call out the University of California Board of Regents for unfair labor practices. They also protested the UC’s handling of pro-Palestine student protests across the UC campuses. The post President Joe Biden is returning home to Delaware to self-isolate after being diagnosed with COVID-19 – July 17, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A Georgia appeals court set a December hearing for arguments whether to allow Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the Trump election interference case. As the war in Gaza continues to grind on, health officials in the enclave are sounding the alarm about a concerning spike in skin diseases. President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail for the first time since the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Donald Trump’s pick for his vice-presidential running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, was once a vocal critic of the former president and is now a staunch MAGA Republican. Meanwhile, Democrats sounded the alarm over Vance’s track record, with President Biden calling him ‘a clone of Trump.’ Governor Gavin Newsom signed several new bills into law this week, including one aimed at easing the financial burden for Californians recovering from addiction and mental health treatment. The UC Berkeley Labor Center released an updated tool this week, compiling data on who gets paid low wages in California. Unhoused and formerly unhoused Oakland residents spoke out today across from Oakland City Hall, addressing Oakland’s rising homelessness crisis. The post A Georgia appeals court set a December hearing for arguments whether to allow Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the Trump election interference case – July 16, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Florida judge dismisses Trump classified documents case. Republican Convention kicks off, Trump formally nominated, names Ohio Senator JD Vance running mate. Protestors gather in Milwaukee for GOP Convention. Zelenskyy calls for September peace talks, will invite Russians. California bans school rules requiring parental notification for student identity changes. Doctors in Gaza perform amputations in desperate conditions. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 15, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Biden campaigns in Detroit as debate rages over whether he should stay in the race. Millions still without power in Houston area following Hurricane Beryl, power could be out until next week. EU regulators say X may be breaking the bloc’s rules on transparency. Netroots Nation Conference winds down in Baltimore with the election top of mind for speakers and attendees. Federal judge dismisses Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy case. Gaza disabilities camp.  The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 12, 2024 Biden campaigns in Detroit as debate rages over whether he should stay in the race. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Biden hold news conference at end of NATO summit to answer questions about his electibility. Democratic Michigan lawmaker joins calls for Biden to step aside. NATO summit ends with pledges of increased Allied support for Ukraine. San Francisco fast food workers call for an end to wage theft. An Artists Registry in San Francisco’s Chinatown to start offering grants for neighborhood art projects. Governor Newsom announces stepped up CHP patrols to fight crime in Oakland, expresses frustration with local officials. Gazans with disabilities navigate a war zone. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 11, 2024 President Biden hold news conference at end of NATO summit to answer questions about his electability. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. NATO formally declared that Ukraine is on an “irreversible” path to membership in the Western military alliance – after its war with Russia ends. Concerns over President Joe Biden’s imperiled reelection campaign only deepened this week after The New York Times reported that a Parkinson’s disease expert met with Biden’s personal physician The U.S. House of Representatives passed a new bill that, if signed into law, would require proof-of-citizenship for voter registration. Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. Calls for justice are growing over the death of a Black man killed by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel, whose death has drawn comparisons to George Floyd’s. The post NATO formally declares that Ukraine is on an “irreversible” path to membership in the Western military alliance – after its war with Russia ends – July 10, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden gave the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to the outgoing head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Biden spoke at an event celebrating NATO’s 35th anniversary. The weekend before, critics of the alliance gathered for their own event, called “No to NATO, Yes to Peace.” A coalition of France’s left and center-left parties won a majority of parliamentary seats, delivering a defeating blow to the far right, which was projected to win the weekend elections. A weeklong nationwide senior citizen climate justice protest came to San Francisco today, where several dozen activists rallied downtown to protest against Citibank and the impact of its investments on climate change. An inmate at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, California, died of what is believed to be heat stroke over the weekend. Business, labor, and community leaders met with local officials outside San Jose’s Diridon train station today to urge the Biden administration to fund what they say is a much-needed San Jose BART extension. The post President Joe Biden welcomed NATO leaders to Washington, celebrating the transatlantic alliance’s stout unity against Russia’s Ukraine aggression and America’s commitment to the alliance – July 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. President Joe Biden, in a letter to congressional Democrats, stood firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy after his dismal debate performance. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump distanced himself from Project 2025, which has been described as a blueprint for autocracy. President Joe Biden hit the campaign trail as he tried to tamp down concerns about his age and mental capacity after his poor showing in a debate. In New York City, dozens of climate activists were arrested this morning while demonstrating against fossil fuels. Among fires burning in 18 counties across California, blazes in Butte and Sonoma counties charred thousands of acres as residents of the surrounding areas were evacuated. Texas officials said restoring electricity would take days after Beryl came ashore Monday as a Category 1 hurricane and knocked out power to nearly 3 million homes and businesses. The post President Joe Biden, in a letter to congressional Democrats, stood firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy after his dismal debate performance – July 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. Biden campaigns in Wisconsin, defiantly vows to stay in the race and win. New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes over Number 10 after his Labour Party sweep to victory in general election. Trump lawyers ask federal judge for pause in his Florida document mishandling case. New jobs numbers show employment growth continued in June, though down slightly over May. Hurricane Beryl hits Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula knocking out power, before heading back out to the Gulf. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 5, 2024 Biden campaigns in Wisconsin, defiantly vows to stay in the race and win. appeared first on KPFA.

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 – July 4, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Hurricane Beryl roars toward Jamaica after killing at least six people in the southeastern Caribbean. President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance has some Democrats worried about his age, as Biden rejects calls to step aside. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the $297.9 billion budget this week, which includes $16 billion in spending cuts. The Thompson fire in Butte County 3,500 acres, 0% contained. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held her first interview since the FBI raid of her home two weeks ago as she faces calls for resignation and a contentious recall. (CAL FIRE_Official / Thompson fire) The post Thompson fire in Butte County 3,500 acres, 0% contained – July 3, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least Sept. 18, a major reprieve for the Republican former president. Judge Juan Merchan agreed today to put it off while weighing the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. U.S. health officials have approved a new Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease. It’s only the second drug that has been convincingly shown to slow the memory-destroying disease. Some Arab American, Jewish and civil rights groups blasted proposed state legislation they said would chill campus free speech and lead to increased targeting of Palestinian students and faculty members. They opposed a measure aimed at protecting students in California colleges and universities from harassment and violence, and another that would put Holocaust and genocide education in the hands of a group critics said ignored Palestinian perspectives. Top California Democrats announced this week that they will ask voters to approve a plan cracking down on retail theft in the state, in a plan intended to compete with another crime-focused ballot measure seeking to reform Prop 47. California State Attorney General Rob Bonta released the new statewide annual hate crime report last week. This year’s report found that while overall hate crimes in California have decreased, hate crimes targeting religious minorities have risen. The post Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least Sept. 18.- July 2, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.