Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump hush money trial continues in New York, defense attorneys go after former Enquirer publisher’s credibility. Student led protests against the Israel Hamas war continue on US campuses. US will send $6 billion in missile defense equipment to Ukraine. Legal scholars cast doubt on Trump presidential immunity arguments in Supreme Court. New study shows Americans losing sleep. Aid workers attempt to distribute aid coming into Gaza. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays ..read more

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court hears arguments from Trump lawyers calling for absolute immunity. New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, interim transitional council sworn in. UN Humanitarian Chief for Gaza addresses dire situation in the enclave. Chef Jose Andres eulogizes seven food aid colleagues killed in accidental Israeli airstrike. California nurses union calls for single payer healthcare system. The post The ..read more

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Campus protests against Gaza war roil US university campuses. President Biden signs $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Hamas release hostage video of American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Troubled aircraft manufacturer Boeing reports $355 revenue drop in first quarter. State legislative Committee advances bill to provide treatment instead of suspension for students who violate school drug rules. UN releases dire new report on state of global hunger. The post The ..read more

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate moves closer to passing $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies. Environmental activists call on San Francisco water regulators to stop diverting water from state waterways. Former National Enquirer publisher takes the stand in Trump’s New York hush money trial. UN takes up plastic pollution as a global issue in need of solving. California mayors call on the state government to continue homeless assistance funding. Gaza refugee camp hit accor ..read more

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court takes up case on whether banning sleeping rough in unconstitutional. Opening arguments begin in Trump hush money trial in New York. Supreme Court agrees to hear Administration challenge to lower court ruling against ghost gun bans. Independent investigators release results of report into allegations of UNRWA neutrality problems. High Speed rail linking Las Vegas to LA begins construction. UC Berkeley students hold encampment demanding UC divestment from Israel con ..read more

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump hush money trial in New York seats 12 jurors and 6 alternates, arguments start next week. The House advances a foreign aid package toward a final vote, including aid to Ukraine and Israel. World leaders call for easing tensions between Israel and Iran following back and forth strikes. Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks over concern over sticking accelerator pedal. RFK Jr. makes the ballot in battleground state of Michigan. Bay Area activists among group sailing an una ..read more

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump hush money trial seats 12 jurors, six alternates to be selected next. President Biden picks up the endorsement of more than a dozen members of the Kennedy family, dismissing the RFK Jr. candidacy. Maine lawmakers pass tough new gun restriction six months after state’s worst mass shooting. Governor Newsom calls for stronger oversight of local government’s use of state homeless funds. Starbucks to lessen the amount of its plastic waste. The post The Pacifica Evening News ..read more

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate dismisses impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Biden supports House bills that would fund aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Tennessee VW workers close to voting to unionize. Ukraine officials say Russian missile attack kills 14, wounds 60. State regulators push utility tax to help fund clean energy transition. Recovery efforts continue after Israeli strike on Meghazi camp in Gaza.  The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekda ..read more

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Day two of jury selection in Trump New York hush money criminal trial. House Speaker Mike Johnson defies far-right opposition to push Ukraine, Israel aid package. Biden pushed economic vision in first leg of three day campaign push in Pennsylvania. House Republicans send impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to Senate. California homeless encampment removal bill fails to clear legislative committee.  Activists push for housing bond for California fa ..read more

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Biden warns Iran against possible retaliatory strike against Israel. House reauthorises FISA foreign surveillance program after partisan debate. Vice-President Harris slams Trump abortion policy at Arizona abortion rights rally. Trump hush money trial to begin Monday with jury selection. UN humanitarian experts warn of worsening situation for Gaza civilians. Biden offers another student debt relief plan. California legislature considering limiting corporate purchase of homes ..read more