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January 10, 2023Storms batter California — 17 are dead; Republicans denounce President Biden after classified documents found in former private office; Governor Newsom releases budget as state faced 25 billion dollar deficit: The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Seventeen dead in California storms so far — more weather systems on the way
President Biden says he was surprised his former offsite office had classified documents
Budget surplus is gone, this year it’s a deficit as Governor Newsom releases spending plan
Supreme Court weighs case that could force unions to pay their employer if a strike causes financial losses

Image: Hailstorm outside KPFA studios
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January 09, 2023The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 9, 2023
House begins work with new rules top of the agenda for Speaker McCarthy.
North American summit leaders condemn pro-Bolosanaro riot.
Another in a series of storms lashes Bay Area and California.
Oakland begins cleanup around Wood Street homeless encampment.
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January 06, 2023 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 6, 2023
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January 05, 2023Northern CA storm surge floods roads, homes and cars, topples trees and kills at least 7 people; House adjourns after 11 rounds of voting with no Speaker; Biden announces stricter border enforcement measures
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
The Bay Area will have tomorrow to dry out before a new storm arrives Saturday. Last night’s storm featured high winds that toppled power lines and trees, one of which hit a home and killed a Sonoma County toddler.
The House adjourns for the night after a marathon session. After five more rounds of voting, Republicans are still unable to agree on a House Speaker.
President Biden says the U.S. will immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross into the U.S. without authorization. Advocates for immigrants criticize the move.
The U.N. Security Council holds an emergency session after a new hard right Israeli Cabinet minister makes a provocative visit to the Al Aqsa Mosque compound this week. The Palestinian ambassador urges action.
Russian President Vladimir Putin order a unilateral truce for the Orthodox Christmas holiday this weekend.
And a massive new U.S. military weapons package for Ukraine includes Bradley fighting vehicles for the first time.
Image: Asylum seekers reach the US-Mexico border in Tijuana by Daniel Arauz via FLICKR.
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January 04, 2023Monster storm hits Northern California, prompting Gov Newsom to declare a state of emergency; CA Republican Kevin McCarthy falls short after six rounds of voting to choose a new House Speaker; North Bay homeless advocates call for more emergency shelter
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
A monster storm is hitting Northern California this evening – there are already reports of downed trees and flooding.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency, as much of the state prepared for an intense winter storm that could produce what meteorologists call a bomb cyclone, or a storm that intensifies rapidly.
The heavy rains may bring flooding along the Russian River.
North Bay advocates are calling for more emergency shelter and law enforcement to stop citing people sheltering in cars, as unhoused residents brace for the intense winter storms.
Much of Europe is experiencing a record breaking winter heat wave.
California Republican Kevin McCarthy comes up short on the 4th, 5th and 6th ballots to choose a new House Speaker. Even Donald Trump’s endorsement of McCarthy isn’t persuasive.
President Biden says he’ll make his first presidential visit to the U.S. Mexico border when he travels to Mexico City next week.
And Poland’s Defense Minister signs a deal to buy a second batch of U.S. Abrams battle tanks.
Image: Flooding in Sonoma County in 2008 by Patrick Dirden via FLICKR
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January 03, 2023Rep McCarthy fails to win Speaker role after three rounds of voting; Northern California expects intense storm, flooding and high winds; Wood Street encampment in Oakland braces for storm and city eviction January 9
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Chaos in the ranks of House Republicans. After three rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy falls far short in his bid to become the new House Speaker. His opponents say he can’t be trusted to drain the swamp.
California is bracing for a new storm – an atmospheric river expected to bring flooding, winds, and colder temperatures.
The Wood Street encampment in Oakland is bracing for the storm, and for another city eviction on Monday January 9. The Wood Street encampment in Oakland is bracing for the storm, and for another city eviction on Monday January 9.
The California snowpack is off to one of its best starts in 40 years but it’ll take more storms to climb out of the state’s prolonged drought.
Ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet minister Itamar Ben Gavir pays a provocative visit to the Al Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem.
And an annual report on racial profiling shows that California law enforcement was more than twice as likely to use force against people they perceived as Black than those they believed to be white.
Image: Jared DeFigh rakes wood chips at the Wood Street Commons to help with mud, after rainstorms flooded parts of the encampment in Oakland. Photo by Corinne Smith / KPFA News
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January 02, 2023The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 2, 2023
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy struggles to secure House Speaker support.
More storms expected to deluge rain soaked Northern California.
Ukrainian missle strike on Russian military base kills at least dozens of soldiers.
Thousands of mourners view body of Pope Benedict 16th at Vatican.
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December 30, 2022 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 30, 2022
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December 29, 2022Russia attacks Ukraine in a wave of missile strikes; Netanyahu returns as prime minister leading most far-right conservative government in Israel’s history; Biden signs $1.7tn spending bill
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Russia attacks Ukraine with explosive drones, air and sea based missile in the biggest wave of military strikes in weeks.
Benjamin Netanyahu returns as Prime Minister for an unprecedented 6th term. He leads the most right wing and religiously conservative government in Israel’s history.
The first in a series of storms is hitting the San Francisco Bay Area – a flood watch will be in effect from Friday night into Saturday.
Southwest Airlines promises to return to normal operations tomorrow following more than a week of travel chaos.
President Biden signs the $1.7 trillion dollar spending bill to fund the government through the end of September.
And soccer sensation Pele dies of cancer in Brazil at the age of 82.
Image: Pele plays in a 1963 match between Brazil and Italy via Wikimedia.
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December 28, 2022US will require COVID testing for travelers from China; Storm death toll rises to 37 in Buffalo, NY; Incoming far right Israeli government puts West Bank settlement as top priority
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
The U.S. will require travelers from China to test negative for COVID before boarding a flight to this country. The requirement goes into effect January 5th.
The death toll in the epic storm in Buffalo and environs rises to 37 and is likely to climb even further. The National Guard is going door to door for wellness checks in neighborhoods that lost power.
After today’s respite, drenching rain returns to Northern California and snow to the mountains tonight through Saturday.
A federal judge orders a co-leader of the plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer to more than 19 years in prison – the longest sentence handed down in the case.
And Benjamin Netanyahu’s incoming far right Israeli government puts West Bank settlement expansion and annexation at the top of its priority list.
Image: Historic snow hits Buffalo, NY via Wikipedia
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