KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays

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December 16, 2025Faith-based protesters shut ICE regional headquarters in SF; Oakland considers Police contract with private surveillance company – December 16, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Faith-based protesters shut ICE regional headquarters in SF, over 40 arrested;
Oakland considers Police Dept contract with private surveillance company as opponents cite past surveillance abuses;
Trump announces blockade of Venezuela, as Pentagon says will not release video of Sept 2 boat attack;
US Capitol replaces Robert E Lee statue with one of Barbara Rose Johns, who at 16 led student strike against segregated schools;
Trump administration says president’s White House ballroom project is matter of national security
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December 15, 2025Governor Newsom unveils “Phoenix” health information service as alternative to federal health advice; Brady United advocate discusses gun violence after Brown University mass shooting – December 15, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Brady United advocate discusses gun violence in wake of deadly Brown University mass shooting;
Governor Newsom unveils “Phoenix” health information service based on scientific evidence, as alternative to federal health advice;
Refuse Fascism movement holds protest near White House to deliver People’s Indictment charging undemocratic practices;
US Justice Department and California in court over GOP challenge to new congressional redistricting map;
UN chief Guterres urges harnessing 3 “powerful forces for positive change”: young people, women and girls, and people of faith;
December 15 is anniversary of Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791
The post Governor Newsom unveils “Phoenix” health information service as alternative to federal health advice; Brady United advocate discusses gun violence after Brown University mass shooting – December 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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December 12, 2025Displaced Palestinians at risk from deadly flooding in Gaza; Kamala Harris urges Dems to plan for after Trump – December 12, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Flooding in Gaza kills at least 14, with 795,000 displaced Palestinians at risk, as Israel blocks shelter supplies;
Kamala Harris urges Dems to plan for after Trump, but not be nostalgic for status quo that failed so many;
Santa Clara County bars ICE from using property for immigration enforcement;
Judge okays DA dropping case against San Leandro police officer for fatal shooting of Steven Taylor;
Sunday marks International Day Against Colonialism In All Its Forms And Manifestations
The post Displaced Palestinians at risk from deadly flooding in Gaza; Kamala Harris urges Dems to plan for after Trump – December 12, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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December 11, 2025Indiana senate votes down GOP redistricting plan; Senate votes down Dem, GOP health bills, Affordable Care Act costs to skyrocket – December 11, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Indiana senate votes down GOP redistricting plan that could have eliminated 2 democratic house seats;
Senate votes down Dem, GOP health bills, Affordable Care Act health costs to skyrocket;
Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends immigration crackdown at Senate hearing as protesters chant Stop ICE raids;
Venezuela blasts US seizure of oil tanker as piracy, as White House demands Venezuela president resign;
UN says Gaza health system for mothers, newborn “decimated” with Israeli destruction of almost all hospitals
The post Indiana senate votes down GOP redistricting plan; Senate votes down Dem, GOP health bills, Affordable Care Act costs to skyrocket – December 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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December 10, 2025US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela; Senate tees up Thursday vote on Affordable Care Act subsidies – December 10, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, amid controversial boat strike campaign and military escalation;
Senate tees up Thursday vote on Affordable Care Act subsidies, Dem and GOP bills both expected to fail;
Family of man killed by San Leandro police files complaint after DA drops charges against officer;
California lawmakers move to restore crisis lifeline for LGBTQ+ youths after federal government eliminates it;
Supreme court considering Alabama appeal to execute man with intellectual disabilities;
December 10 is Human Rights Day, marking anniversary of landmark Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The post US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela; Senate tees up Thursday vote on Affordable Care Act subsidies – December 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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December 09, 2025Supreme Court hears GOP challenge to campaign spending limits; SF Supervisor introduces measure to bar ICE from using city property – December 9, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Supreme Court hears GOP challenge to campaign spending limits as midterm congressional elections approach;
Report finds gaps in community protections when oil refineries close;
SF Supervisor Mahmood introduces Safe Cities Blueprint Package to bar ICE from using city property;
New Illinois law protects immigrants from immigration enforcement near courts, hospitals, universities, and day care;
December 9 is International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, and of the Prevention of this Crime
The post Supreme Court hears GOP challenge to campaign spending limits; SF Supervisor introduces measure to bar ICE from using city property – December 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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December 08, 2025Supreme Court poised to expand Trump power over federal agencies; House to vote on $900 billion Defense bill – December 8, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Supreme Court poised to expand Trump power to fire independent federal agency members;
House to vote this week on $900 billion Defense bill, $8 billion more than Trump requested for Pentagon;
SF could lose $400 million under Big Beautiful Bill, could push SF deficit to 1 billion, as city considers new tax on “overpaid CEOs”;
Nurses, healthcare organizations and Dem Rep Laura Friedman push back against fed cuts to student aid for some healthcare students;
UN launches global humanitarian appeal, asking countries for 1% of what the spend on military;
National parks ending free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth, instead adding Trump’s birthday
The post Supreme Court poised to expand Trump power over federal agencies; House to vote on $900 billion Defense bill – December 8, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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December 05, 2025 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 5, 2025
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 – December 5, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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December 04, 2025Federal immigration policies spark pushback; Richmond teachers strike over pay, staffing and student support – December 4, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Federal immigration policies spark push-back from residents as democrats push legislation to rein in the raids;
Richmond teachers strike over pay, staffing and student support;
Supreme court allows Texas redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election;
New York Times sues to stop Pentagon rules on journalists who cover military;
World Meteorological Organization says Arab region heating at twice global average
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December 03, 2025New Democratic Coalition unveils health plan with ACA protections; Senators discuss Russian abductions of Ukrainian children – December 3, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump pick to head NASA gets second confirmation hearing after nomination pulled then reinstated;
New Democratic Coalition announces health plan including protecting ACA subsidies;
Senators discuss Russian abductions of Ukrainian children, legislative responses;
Family of Colombian fisherman files human rights complaint over US boat strike that killed him;
Trump’s name added to building of US Institute of Peace that DOGE tried to dismantle
The post New Democratic Coalition unveils health plan with ACA protections; Senators discuss Russian abductions of Ukrainian children – December 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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