KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays

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October 21, 2025Federal shutdown entering 4th week, still no end in sight; California, SF officials blast Trump threats to send in military – October 21, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Federal shutdown enters 4th week as Dems hold out for extension of healthcare subsidies;
California and SF officials blast Trump threats to send military to SF, calling it grab for unquestioned power;
SF court clerks picket after voting to authorize what would be second strike in 2 years;
British “Guardian” reports CIA playing key intelligence role in strikes on boats near Venezuela;
Students win lawsuit against Pentagon to restore books on race and gender banned from military base libraries
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October 20, 20257 Million attend No Kings Rallies across US; Federal government shutdown enters day 20 – October 20, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Federal government shutdown enters day 20 as Republicans blast No Kings rallies as Marxist;
7 million attend No Kings protests nationwide, largest in US history, including events in San Francisco;
Central valley No Kings protests send message no place for tyrants;
More No Kings in Southern California;
Hundreds of thousands join Washington DC protests, including Senator Bernie Sanders;
Pleasanton, Livermore No Kings protests include criticism of immigration raids, as organizers plan future protests;
Democrat Adam Smith (D-WA) calls for congressional hearing on Trump’s strikes on Venezuelan boats
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October 17, 2025US bombs another Venezuelan boat, taking 2 survivors; Kaiser strike at 500 sites is largest in 50-year history of union– October 17, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
NY mayoral candidates attack front-runner, progressive Mamdani, in debate as Cuomo tries political comeback;
US bombs another Venezuelan boat, experts doubt “invasion” claims while lawmakers introduce bill to halt attacks;
Kaiser strike at 500 sites is largest in 50-year history of nurses and health workers union;
Central Valley’s “Salt of the Earth” celebrates diversity and inclusion through food and culture;
UN observes “International Day for the Eradication of Poverty”, UN chief Guterres calls poverty a “systemic failure”
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October 16, 2025UN observes World Food Day; California to sell insulin pens for $11 beginning January 1 – October 16, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Pope says international community must not turn away from hunger, as UN observes World Food Day;
California launches landmark plan to sell insulin pens for $11, Governor Newsom says “Best in the nation, nothing comes close”;
Trump prepares to use IRS to go after left-leaning groups, Wall Street Journal says targets include major Democratic donors;
Trump considering revamp of US refugee system to favor white South Africans, English speakers, and Europeans opposed to migration;
Crowd-sourced “Defending Our Neighbors” fund aims to raise $30 million to provide free legal representation for immigrants;
British Library reissues Oscar Wilde’s library card, 130 years after it was revoked when Wilde was imprisoned for homosexuality
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October 15, 2025Trump threatens paychecks and federal workers as government shutdown enters 3rd week; Supreme Court hears case that could gut Voting Rights Act – October 15, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Federal government shutdown enters 3rd week as Trump threatens paychecks and federal workers;
Democrats, Congressional Hispanic Caucus demand Speaker Johnson swear in Congressmember-elect Adelita Grijalva;
Supreme Court hears case that could gut Voting Rights Act and up-end mid-term congressional elections;
Greenhouse gases hit record high, raising concerns of cascading tipping points and health of planet;
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October 14, 2025Hope and fear in Gaza as hostages, prisoners released on day 4 of ceasefire; California caps Insulin copay at $35, becoming 29th state to cap cost of insulin – October 14, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Hope and fear in Gaza as hostages, prisoners released on day 4 of ceasefire, but Israel limits aid into Gaza;
Health workers launch 5-day strike against Kaiser, largest workplace action in history of union;
California caps insulin copay at $35, becoming 29th state to cap cost of insulin;
Trump trade wars hurting farmers as tariffs cut US farm exports by $800 million;
ICE use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment
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October 13, 2025 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – October 13, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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October 10, 2025United Nations ready to ramp up aid to Gaza; Venezuelan opposition leader awarded Nobel Peace Prize – October 10, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
United Nations ready to ramp up aid to Gaza following new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas;
Maria Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize for defending democracy in Venezuela;
Mass firings begin on Day 10 of government shutdown, Trump says firings will be “democrat-oriented”;
State school test scores up for first time in years, while gender and wealth gaps grow;
US to send 200 troops to Israel to monitor ceasefire, will not enter Gaza
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October 09, 2025Gazans hoping ceasefire agreement opens door for beginning of recovery; Democrats unveil Voter Purge Protection Act to protect upcoming elections – October 9, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Gazans hoping for beginning of recovery after 2 years of devastation;
Gaza ceasefire agreement opens door for aid surge, UN calls for seizing moment to replace occupation with 2-state solution;
Democrats introduce Voter Purge Protection Act to prevent rigging of upcoming elections;
Newsom signs bill supporters call landmark antisemitism protection, opponents call it pro-Israel censorship;
Los Angeles County considers declaring state of emergency in response to immigration raids;
Pope Leo XIV criticizes wealthy luxury while poor suffer, says “preferential option for the poor” is essence of being Christian
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October 08, 2025Supreme Court hears challenge to Illinois vote-by-mail law; Newsom signs controversial antisemitism bill, opponents call it pro-Israel censorship – October 8, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Federal shutdown continues amid impasse over health insurance subsidies;
Supreme Court hears challenge to Illinois vote-by-mail law;
Newsom signs bill supporters call landmark antisemitism protection, opponents call it pro-Israel censorship;
White House Antifa round-table blasts anti-fascist movement as left-wing terror organization;
Senate hearing reignites debate over government censorship and social media moderation;
Israel intercepts “Freedom Flotilla” attempting to break Gaza blockade with “floating hospital” ship, doctors, nurses, journalists;
Pope Leo tells US Catholic delegation, “you stand with me and I stand with you, and the church will continue to accompany and stand with migrants”
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