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KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

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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. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.2026KPFA 312700 Political Science Politics & Government
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  • US-Iran negotiations to begin Saturday in Pakistan; climate change, water exports threaten sensitive Mono Lake ecosystem – April 24, 2026

    US-Iran negotiations to begin Saturday in Pakistan; climate change, water exports threaten sensitive Mono Lake ecosystem – April 24, 2026
    Apr 24 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Mono Lake (photo by RuggyBearLA under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license) US-Iran negotiations to begin Saturday, as US threatens expansion of blockade and civilians suffer; Commerce Secretary Lutnick grilled over tariffs, relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during budget hearing; UCLA researchers describe climate, water policy impacts on sensitive Mono Lake ecosystem; Global Report on Food Crises 2026 says acute hunger doubled in past decade, 2 famines declared last year for first time in report’s history; April 24 is International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace; Sunday is International Day of Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance, a reminder of the devastating human cost of nuclear disasters and the need for continued vigilance The post US-Iran negotiations to begin Saturday in Pakistan; climate change, water exports threaten sensitive Mono Lake ecosystem – April 24, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Trump announces extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Six candidates face off for debate in open race for CA Governor – April 23, 2026

    Trump announces extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Six candidates face off for debate in open race for CA Governor – April 23, 2026
    Apr 23 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Lebanon Trump announces extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, as he issues “shoot to kill” order for Iranian mine-laying ships; AG Bonta touts state success reducing gun violence, but warns progress depends on uncertain funding; Six candidates face off for debate in open race for Governor; AG Bonta urges local law enforcement agencies to report rape kit backlogs by July 1; Trump administration reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug; On this date, April 23, 1971, hundreds of Vietnam War veterans opposed to the conflict protested by tossing their medals and ribbons over a wire fence constructed in front of the U.S. Capitol The post Trump announces extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Six candidates face off for debate in open race for CA Governor – April 23, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Iran, US blockades creating biggest energy crisis in history; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged” – April 22, 2026

    Iran, US blockades creating biggest energy crisis in history; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged” – April 22, 2026
    Apr 22 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Happy International Mother Earth Day 2026 Iran ceasefire becomes blockade vs blockade, creating biggest energy crisis in history and threatening food crisis; Senate rejects War Powers Resolution as Dems call the Iran war a disaster with no end in sight; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged”; Alameda County extends contract for Flock license place readers, critics say tool for mass surveillance and targeting immigrants; State lawmakers considering 3 insurance reform bills in wake of Eaton, Palisades wildfires; California lawmakers considering measure to establish state-run bank The post Iran, US blockades creating biggest energy crisis in history; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged” – April 22, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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