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May 07, 2025States sue over Trump block on funding for electric vehicle infrastructure; advocates say funding Public Defenders crucial to protect rule of law – May 7, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
17 states sue Trump administration for withholding funds appropriated for Electric Vehicle charging stations
Netherlands calls for review of EU trade deal with Israel over Israeli blockade of aid for Gaza
Legal reform advocates say funding public defenders is crucial for protecting civil liberties and rule of law
Terrorist attack, missile strike between Pakistan and India raises fears of conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals
Trump plans to rename Persian Gulf “Arabian Gulf”, according to AP report
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May 06, 2025Canadian PM Carney tells Trump Canada never for sale as leaders meet; Israel plans military escalation and takeover of aid distribution in Gaza – May 6, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Canadian PM Carney tells Trump Canada never for sale as leaders hold first meeting
Israel plans to escalate in Gaza and take over aid distribution, as critics call it not in line with humanitarian principles
Hamas says will no longer take part in ceasefire talks with Israel, citing “hunger and extermination war” in Gaza
CSU students hold hunger strike calling for divestment from Israel
Trump orders halt to US airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis
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May 05, 2025Trump wants to pay undocumented migrants to deport themselves; California bill would create sober-living communities for homeless people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction – May 5, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump admin wants to pay undocumented migrants $1,000 to deport themselves
Senate to vote Tuesday on overturning Biden-era rule on pollution from tire manufacturing
Protesters gather at Israeli Consulate in SF to oppose drone strike on humanitarian aid boat headed to Gaza last week
Pope Francis donated popemobile to serve as mobile health clinic for children in Gaza
Assemblymember Haney unveils bill to create sober-living communities for homeless people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction
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May 02, 2025Trump orders end to NPR, PBS funding; Freedom Flotilla ship attacked while shipping humanitarian aid to Gaza – May 2, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump order to cut funding for NPR/PBS called biggest attack on public broadcasting in over a decade
Freedom Flotilla ship attacked by drones while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza
House votes to block CA vehicle pollution standards, including 2035 phase-out of gas-powered cars
Democratic senators blast refunds for January 6th insurrectionists who made restitution payments for the damage they caused at nation’s capitol
May 2 is World Press Freedom Day, UN chief Guterres says “freedom for people depends on freedom of the press”
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May 01, 2025Trump nominates Mike Waltz as UN ambassador, after ousting him as national security adviser – May 1, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump nominates Mike Waltz as UN ambassador, after ousting him as national security adviser.
Hundreds rally in San Francisco as part of national May Day protests against Trump’s immigration and labor policies.
Senators warn about the effect of Trump tariffs on west coast ports.
Congressional Republicans target endangered status of longfin smelt in San Francisco Bay-Delta
UC workers strike statewide over hiring freeze, benefit cuts on International Workers’ Day.
Legal community gathers in Oakland for National Law Day to reaffirm rule of law and democracy.
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April 30, 2025Supreme Court signals possible support for nation’s first public religious charter school in Oklahoma case – April 30, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Supreme Court signals possible support for nation’s first public religious charter school in Oklahoma case.
As Gaza hunger crisis worsens, families rely on dwindling community kitchens for survival.
U.S. and Ukraine strike economic deal after Trump pressure for aid repayment.
Judge orders release of Palestinian student activist arrested by ICE during U.S. citizenship interview.
Advocates warn of Bay Area financial transit collapse, urge $2B in state aid to avoid major service cuts.
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April 29, 2025President Donald Trump holds rally marking 100 days into his second term – April 29, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
President Donald Trump holds rally marking 100 days into his second term today, with boasts of policy wins even as public skepticism and economic strain cloud his agenda.
House GOP education bill would slash aid, cap loans, drawing criticism over equity and access.
Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends judge facing federal charges for aiding man in evading immigration arrest.
GEO Group named among most dangerous employers as California AG highlights detention center abuses.
Berkeley city council passes resolution on Israel-Gaza conflict without ceasefire call, prompting protest.
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April 28, 2025Trump approaches 100 days in office – April 28, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
President Donald Trump approaches his first 100 days back in office with whirlwind of actions but faces low polls, legal challenges and uncertain impact.
Canadians go to the polls in contentious election shaped in large part by US president Donald Trump.
Fears of ICE overreach escalate as Trump signs new orders targeting sanctuary jurisdictions.
Israeli strikes kill at least 44 in Gaza as international court reviews aid blockade.
Renters and housing advocates march on California Capitol calling for limits on rent hikes under Affordable Rent Act.
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April 25, 2025 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 25, 2025
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April 24, 2025Russia attacks Ukraine capital as peace process at critical point; SF considers replacing harm-reduction addiction treatment with abstinence-only approach – April 24, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
SF unions, activists call on big tech to pay fair share of taxes, as city faces budget deficit and business lawsuits
Russia conducts massive attacks as Ukraine peace process reaches critical point
April 24th is UN International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
SF Supervisors consider measure to replace harm-reduction addiction treatment with abstinence-only approach
Judge blocks Trump action to cut funding to schools with DEI programs
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The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00.