KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays

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November 18, 2025Congress overwhelmingly passes Epstein Files Transparency Act; Pesticides use in California schools on the rise – November 18, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump welcomes first visit of Saudi prince since 2018 murder of journalist Khashoggi by Saudi agents;
KPFA speaks with leader of human rights group founded by journalist Khashoggi;
Congress overwhelmingly passes Epstein Files Transparency Act after Trump drops opposition;
Pesticides use in schools increasing, agricultural communities call for protections from carcinogens;
SF Senator Wiener introduces No Kings Act to hold officials accountable for rights violations;
AFSCME ends 2-day strike at University of California system, says fight is far from over;
Court blocks Texas from using republican redistricting map, TX governor vows Supreme Court appeal;
November 18 is World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence
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November 17, 2025UN Security Council passes Gaza peace resolution; COP 30 Climate Summit hears small island nation calls for stronger action – November 17, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
UN Security Council passes Gaza peace with “Board of Peace” headed by Trump;
COP 30 Climate Summit hears small island nation calls for stronger action on global warming;
Weekend immigration raids in Charlotte NC trigger protests over aggressive tactics;
Judge injunction blasts Trump cuts to university research funding, as critics say universities capitulating to Trump;
Palestinian deaths in Israeli jails surged during Gaza war, according to Physicians for Human Rights Israel;
UN marks anniversary of Srebenica Genocide at new memorial, reminder of 1995 massacre and UN’s failure to stop it;
Greece marks anniversary of 1973 student uprising against US-backed military dictatorship
The post UN Security Council passes Gaza peace resolution; COP 30 Climate Summit hears small island nation calls for stronger action – November 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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November 14, 2025Dems divided over Affordable Care Act vote promise by Republicans; ICE using Berkeley police surveillance data – November 14, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Football coach killed in Oakland’s second fatal school shooting in 2 days;
Shutdown agreement promises vote on Affordable Care act subsidies, many Democrats skeptical;
Berkeley license plate readers, police surveillance used by ICE in possible violation of city sanctuary law;
SF guaranteed income pilot program pays single mothers for childcare work to help women leave sex work, violent relationships;
Saturday is America Recycles Day, a national observance to reduce waste;
Border czar Homan says “Catholic church is wrong” after US bishops criticize US immigration enforcement and profiling
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November 13, 2025COP-30 Climate Summit turns focus to health issues; State senators look at SNAP food aid in wake of shutdown – November 13, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
COP-30 Climate Summit turns focus to Health on Day 4 of meetings;
Bay area congressmember Huffman discusses shutdown, Prop 50, Epstein files;
State senators look at SNAP food aid in wake of shutdown, recent GOP legislation;
More than a thousand musicians and labels join musician-led boycott of Israel, “No Music for Genocide”;
Novemver 13 is “World Kindness Day,” created in 1998 by “World Kindness Movement” coalition of non-profit organizations
The post COP-30 Climate Summit turns focus to health issues; State senators look at SNAP food aid in wake of shutdown – November 13, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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November 12, 2025Activist flotilla paddles to COP-30 climate summit with call for solidarity; Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in 50 days after election to House – November 12, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Activists paddle to COP-30 climate summit with call for solidarity in climate struggle as nations fall short;
Court strikes down LA warning against false complaints against police officers, calling it biased;
Democrat Adelita Grijalva finally sworn in as congressmember, promptly signs petition to release Epstein files;
Primatologist and environmental activist Jane Goodall celebrated at memorial service at Washington National Cathedral;;
Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Trump administration’s Chicago immigration raids
Tuberculosis cases continue to rise worldwide, US cases at highest level in more than a decade
The post Activist flotilla paddles to COP-30 climate summit with call for solidarity; Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in 50 days after election to House – November 12, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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November 11, 2025Turning Point USA’s Berkeley Stop Sparks Protests; Bay Area Family Alleges Police Cover Up – November 11, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
World War II Veteran Decries Authoritarian Backslide;
The President of Syria Met with President Donald Trump to Discuss Diplomatic Relations;
Harsh Words but Little Violence Between Protestors and Attendees at Turning USA’s UC Berkeley Stop;
Family Allege Cover Up of Police Killing a Woman in Contra Costa County;
AI Stocks Lose $1.1 Trillion as Concerns of AI Bubble and Ripple Effects Grow
The post Turning Point USA’s Berkeley Stop Sparks Protests; Bay Area Family Alleges Police Cover Up – November 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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November 10, 20258 Democrats Join Republicans to Reopen Government; Bay Area Advocates Challenge ICE Over Courthouse Arrests – November 10, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Turning Point USA makes stop at UC Berkeley after death of founder Charlie Kirk;
Republicans reject Schumer plan to reopen government, extend ACA subsidies for 1 year;
Bay area advocates challenge ICE courthouse arrests and conditions in holding cells after report cites abuse;
71,000 tons of unexploded ordinance amid rubble killing and injuring civilians including children as Gazans return from displacement;
County agencies, food banks move to pick up slack amid government shutdown
The post 8 Democrats Join Republicans to Reopen Government; Bay Area Advocates Challenge ICE Over Courthouse Arrests – November 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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November 07, 2025California sending large delegation to COP-30 climate summit; Cornell becomes 5th university to strike deal with Trump – November 7, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
California sending big delegation to COP-30, as federal government skips the summit;
SF expanding wifi to Chinatown, SF’s densest neighborhood with low internet access;
Republicans reject Schumer plan to reopen government, extend ACA subsidies for 1 year;
Cornell becomes 5th university to strike deal with Trump in order to restore federal funding;
Conservative “Turning Point USA” to end national tour at UC Berkeley on Monday;
Defense secretary Hegseth shifts Pentagon weapons purchasing to wartime footing;
Pope Leo XIV says there needs to be “deep reflection” on the way US treats migrants
The post California sending large delegation to COP-30 climate summit; Cornell becomes 5th university to strike deal with Trump – November 7, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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November 06, 2025Senate votes down war powers resolution to block Venezuela war; world leaders gather for COP-30 climate summit in Brazil – November 6, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Senate committee debates Affordable Care Act health coverage as millions face massive price hikes;
Extension of ACA tax credits is at center of federal government shutdown stalemate;
Senate votes down war powers resolution aimed at blocking war on Venezuela;
World leaders gather in Brazil for COP-30 climate summit, UN chief says time for implementation, “no more greenwashing”;
November 6th is “International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict”
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November 05, 2025Democrats sweep first general elections since Trump’s return to office; Supreme Court skeptical of Trump tariff powers at court hearing – November 5, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Democrats sweep first general elections since Trump’s return to office, dealing rebuke to Trump and GOP policies;
Senate confirms Trump nominee Tung to federal appeals court for 9th Circuit, covering California and western states;
Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump tariff powers as it holds lengthy court hearing;
UCLA faculty to pack courthouse for lawsuit over Trump demands on higher education;
Activists call for review of Berkeley art student Timothy Charles Lee death, ruled suicide 40 years ago;
UN launches “catch-up” immunization for Gaza children who missed vaccination due to war

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