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June 03House passes War Powers resolution to stop Iran war; Votes being counted for CA governor, other races – June 3, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
House passes War Powers resolution to stop Iran war, as US and Iran continue trading “retaliatory” strikes;
CA Governor’s elections show Becerra (D), Hilton (R), Steyer leading, votes still being counted;
Becerra ahead in governor race, Hilton hopes to be first Repub since Schwarzenegger, 3rd place Steyer awaiting final vote count;
Scott Weiner takes lead to replace Pelosi in House of Representatives;
Other races include incumbent Senator Simon coasting to victory, Wahab leading in vote for Congress;
Karen Bass advances toward reelection as LA mayor, republican Spratt and dem Raman hope to be her opponent in November general election;
Central Valley congress race features 2 dems hoping to oppose Repub Valadao in November;
Oakland voters react to primary elections;
Israel issue dominates NY congressional debate
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June 02Californians vote in gubernatorial primaries; Iran war creating global humanitarian crisis – June 2, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Social services, civil rights at stake as Californians vote in gubernatorial primaries;
Iran war creating global humanitarian crisis, as Secretary of State Rubio defends aid cutbacks;
Dems blast Homeland Security budget plan as DHS Secretary Mullin defends budget;
NY Mayor Mamdani announces free childcare program in several working class communities;
Trump says Iran peace talks continue, while Iran says it’s no longer communicating with mediators
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June 01UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Israeli escalation in Lebanon; Activists protest weaponized AI companies in San Francisco – June 1, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Israeli escalation in Lebanon;
Activists protest weaponized AI companies in San Francisco, predict larger movement;
AG Bonta announces results of anti-gang operation in Central Valley;
Fresno law enforcement faces tension between crime-fighting, immigration enforcement;
Appeals court rules Pentagon ban on transgender troops was illegal;
Youths protest outside Kenya’s Ebola quarantine center for US citizens
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May 31 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – May 31, 2026
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May 30 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – May 30, 2026
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May 29Former AG Bondi testimony on Epstein files disappoints survivors; State bill would require honest advertising on use of recycled materials – May 29, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Former AG Bondi testimony on Epstein files disappoints survivors and Dems;
State bill would require honest advertising on use of recycled materials;
NM Journalist discusses investigation of Epstein ranch in New Mexico, links to Dems;
Federal judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund;
Federal judge orders removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center building;
Kenya court blocks US plan to keep American Ebola patients in Africa
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May 28Aid flows to Ebola-stricken region, US to divert exposed Americans to Kenya clinic; Progressive lawmakers back Steyer for governor as many voters remain suspicious of billionaire candidate – May 28, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Aid flows to Ebola-stricken region, US to divert exposed Americans to Kenya clinic instead of specialized clinics in US;
Progressive lawmakers back Steyer for CA governor, as many voters remain suspicious of billionaire candidate’s massive campaign spending;
Attorney General Bonta sues 23 and Me over data breach of sensitive genetic information;
Democrat National Committee leaders discuss state’s commitment to rural voters compared to Republicans;
Epstein documents show millionaire sex offender’s ties to US military intelligence
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May 27Trump cabinet meeting includes threat to bomb Oman; Migrant detainees on hunger strikes at Adelanto (CA), Delaney (NJ) detention centers owned by the same private company – May 27, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump cabinet meeting brings threat to bomb Oman, announcement of summer National Guard surge in Washington DC;
Protests continue at private Delaney migrant detention center in New Jersey as detainees continue hunger strike over conditions;
Migrant detainees on hunger strikes at Adelanto (CA), Delaney (NJ) detention centers owned by the same private company;
NY Mayor Mamdani announces Block by Block plan to address lack of affordable housing;
Governor Newsom signs bill aimed at protecting California election process, election workers from “ruthless” voter suppression
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May 26Russia launches massive strike on Kiev; Iran says US strikes violated ceasefire – May 26, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Russia launches massive strike on Kiev, draws international condemnation;
Foreign nationals in South Africa injured while seeking protection from anti-foreigner campaigns;
Iran says US strikes violated ceasefire, as Trump, Rubio say negotiations continue;
Activists blast federal delays in renewing DACA protections for migrants brought to US as kids;
Los Angeles mayoral candidates face off in Los Angeles debate ahead of June2 election;
Advocates ask CA Legislature to reform victim compensation program after report cites denials, barriers
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May 25 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – May 25, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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