Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump welcomes first visit of Saudi prince since 2018 murder of journalist Khashoggi by Saudi agents; KPFA speaks with leader of human rights group founded by journalist Khashoggi; Congress overwhelmingly passes Epstein Files Transparency Act after Trump drops opposition; Pesticides use in schools increasing, agricultural communities call for protections from carcinogens; SF Senator Wiener introduces No Kings Act to hold officials accountable for rights violations; AFSCME ends 2-day strike at University of California system, says fight is far from over; Court blocks Texas from using republican redistricting map, TX governor vows Supreme Court appeal; November 18 is World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence The post Congress overwhelmingly passes Epstein Files Transparency Act; Pesticides use in California schools on the rise – November 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Foto: Jonas Pereira/Agência Senado UN Security Council passes Gaza peace with “Board of Peace” headed by Trump; COP 30 Climate Summit hears small island nation calls for stronger action on global warming; Weekend immigration raids in Charlotte NC trigger protests over aggressive tactics; Judge injunction blasts Trump cuts to university research funding, as critics say universities capitulating to Trump; Palestinian deaths in Israeli jails surged during Gaza war, according to Physicians for Human Rights Israel; UN marks anniversary of Srebenica Genocide at new memorial, reminder of 1995 massacre and UN’s failure to stop it; Greece marks anniversary of 1973 student uprising against US-backed military dictatorship The post UN Security Council passes Gaza peace resolution; COP 30 Climate Summit hears small island nation calls for stronger action – November 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo: Ted Eytan Football coach killed in Oakland’s second fatal school shooting in 2 days; Shutdown agreement promises vote on Affordable Care act subsidies, many Democrats skeptical; Berkeley license plate readers, police surveillance used by ICE in possible violation of city sanctuary law; SF guaranteed income pilot program pays single mothers for childcare work to help women leave sex work, violent relationships; Saturday is America Recycles Day, a national observance to reduce waste; Border czar Homan says “Catholic church is wrong” after US bishops criticize US immigration enforcement and profiling The post Dems divided over Affordable Care Act vote promise by Republicans; ICE using Berkeley police surveillance data – November 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. COP-30 Climate Summit turns focus to Health on Day 4 of meetings; Bay area congressmember Huffman discusses shutdown, Prop 50, Epstein files; State senators look at SNAP food aid in wake of shutdown, recent GOP legislation; More than a thousand musicians and labels join musician-led boycott of Israel, “No Music for Genocide”; Novemver 13 is “World Kindness Day,” created in 1998 by “World Kindness Movement” coalition of non-profit organizations The post COP-30 Climate Summit turns focus to health issues; State senators look at SNAP food aid in wake of shutdown – November 13, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo: Kiara Worth Activists paddle to COP-30 climate summit with call for solidarity in climate struggle as nations fall short; Court strikes down LA warning against false complaints against police officers, calling it biased; Democrat Adelita Grijalva finally sworn in as congressmember, promptly signs petition to release Epstein files; Primatologist and environmental activist Jane Goodall celebrated at memorial service at Washington National Cathedral;; Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Trump administration’s Chicago immigration raids Tuberculosis cases continue to rise worldwide, US cases at highest level in more than a decade The post Activist flotilla paddles to COP-30 climate summit with call for solidarity; Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in 50 days after election to House – November 12, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. World War II Veteran Decries Authoritarian Backslide; The President of Syria Met with President Donald Trump to Discuss Diplomatic Relations; Harsh Words but Little Violence Between Protestors and Attendees at Turning USA’s UC Berkeley Stop; Family Allege Cover Up of Police Killing a Woman in Contra Costa County; AI Stocks Lose $1.1 Trillion as Concerns of AI Bubble and Ripple Effects Grow The post Turning Point USA’s Berkeley Stop Sparks Protests; Bay Area Family Alleges Police Cover Up – November 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Turning Point USA makes stop at UC Berkeley after death of founder Charlie Kirk; Republicans reject Schumer plan to reopen government, extend ACA subsidies for 1 year; Bay area advocates challenge ICE courthouse arrests and conditions in holding cells after report cites abuse; 71,000 tons of unexploded ordinance amid rubble killing and injuring civilians including children as Gazans return from displacement; County agencies, food banks move to pick up slack amid government shutdown The post 8 Democrats Join Republicans to Reopen Government; Bay Area Advocates Challenge ICE Over Courthouse Arrests – November 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California sending big delegation to COP-30, as federal government skips the summit; SF expanding wifi to Chinatown, SF’s densest neighborhood with low internet access; Republicans reject Schumer plan to reopen government, extend ACA subsidies for 1 year; Cornell becomes 5th university to strike deal with Trump in order to restore federal funding; Conservative “Turning Point USA” to end national tour at UC Berkeley on Monday; Defense secretary Hegseth shifts Pentagon weapons purchasing to wartime footing; Pope Leo XIV says there needs to be “deep reflection” on the way US treats migrants The post California sending large delegation to COP-30 climate summit; Cornell becomes 5th university to strike deal with Trump – November 7, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. photo: Lara Murillo   Senate committee debates Affordable Care Act health coverage as millions face massive price hikes; Extension of ACA tax credits is at center of federal government shutdown stalemate; Senate votes down war powers resolution aimed at blocking war on Venezuela; World leaders gather in Brazil for COP-30 climate summit, UN chief says time for implementation, “no more greenwashing”; November 6th is “International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict” The post Senate votes down war powers resolution to block Venezuela war; world leaders gather for COP-30 climate summit in Brazil – November 6, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Democrats sweep first general elections since Trump’s return to office, dealing rebuke to Trump and GOP policies; Senate confirms Trump nominee Tung to federal appeals court for 9th Circuit, covering California and western states; Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump tariff powers as it holds lengthy court hearing; UCLA faculty to pack courthouse for lawsuit over Trump demands on higher education; Activists call for review of Berkeley art student Timothy Charles Lee death, ruled suicide 40 years ago; UN launches “catch-up” immunization for Gaza children who missed vaccination due to war   The post Democrats sweep first general elections since Trump’s return to office; Supreme Court skeptical of Trump tariff powers at court hearing – November 5, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Zohran Kwame Mamdani wins NYC mayoral election; Government shutdown now tied for longest ever at 35 days; CA Secretary of State Weber discusses Prop 50, California elections, says Please vote don’t be afraid; Bay area residents voice opinions on Prop 50; Death toll rises after Hurricane Melissa, strongest Atlantic hurricane to ever hit land; SF resolution calls for county control of driverless car rules after Waymo robotaxi hits pet cat The post Federal government shutdown now tied for longest ever; Death toll rises after Hurricane Melissa – November 4, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo by Chuck Welch California to deploy monitors to watch federal election monitors amid fears of voter suppression; Californians vote Tuesday on Prop 50, redistricting measure responds to Republican mid-term redistricting efforts; Trump administration partially funds SNAP food aid as government shutdown continues; Advocates accuse ICE of violating language rights of migrant detainees; States challenge Trump policy on student loan forgiveness they say weaponizes government; Supreme Court hears arguments on supervised release for prisoners who escape prison The post Californians voting Tuesday on Prop 50 redistricting measure; Trump partially funds SNAP as government shutdown continues – November 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Gray Wolf II 2 courts order Trump to use contingency funds to keep SNAP food aid flowing; Human rights advocate discusses genocide in Sudan and world apathy; Fragile Gaza ceasefire continues, but peace remains elusive as killings continue; Grey wolves making comeback in CA a century after they were wiped out; East bay officials take steps to keep food aid flowing during federal government shutdown The post 2 courts order Trump to fund SNAP food aid; Grey wolves making a comeback in CA – October 31, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. ACA health insurance costs skyrocketing, putting hospitals and 24 million people at risk of losing coverage; Jury convicts cop who shot woman who called 911, critics say 2nd degree murder charge was too little; UN blasts attacks in Sudan after nearly 500 killed in maternity hospital massacre; NYC on verge of electing social democrat Mamdani, would be city’s first Muslim mayor; Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal plans for offshore oil and gas leasing; Trump tells Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons tests for first time in 30 years, UN warns of nuclear proliferation The post UN blasts Sudan attacks after 460 killed in maternity hospital massacre; NYC on verge of electing social democrat Mamdani – October 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Republicans reject Dem bill to keep SNAP food aid from running out in government shutdown; San Francisco creating food aid program as federal SNAP set to run out of funds this weekend; San Jose passes measures to ban ICE agents from hiding identity, and bar use of city property for immigration enforcement; Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal plans for offshore oil and gas leasing; Council on American Islamic Relations urges court to end INS detention of British journalist Sami Hamdi The post Republicans reject Dem bill to keep SNAP food aid from running out; Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal offshore oil and gas leasing – October 29, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 23 states including CA file lawsuit over suspension of SNAP food aid during shutdown; Shutdown enters 4th week of stalemate as more people feel pain, Dems prepare legislation to keep food aid flowing; Zimbabwe security agents reportedly bomb site of news conference critical of plan to extend President’s term beyond constitutional 2-term limit; House republicans say Biden administration actions void because of alleged autopen misuse; Governor Newsom tells Prop 50 donors “you can stop donating” as budget goals met, measure leading in polls The post Shutdown enters 4th week of stalemate as more people feel pain; 23 states including CA file lawsuit over suspension of SNAP food aid – October 28, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. US Capitol Food aid set to run out November 1, as federal shutdown continues, Democrats call it cruel and totalitarian; “Survival International” report says “uncontacted indigenous groups” could vanish in a decade under threats from logging, mining, climate; UN chief Guterres says climate goal “on real life support”, calls on rich countries to step up; UN Women report says sweeping aid cuts jeopardizing organizations fighting violence against women and girls; California to deploy monitors to watch over federal election monitors, State AG Bonta says “we can’t be naïve, the Republican party asked for the US DoJ to come in” The post Food aid for millions set to run out November 1, as federal shutdown continues – October 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Gazan families living in makeshift tents as organizations call for Israel to allow more supplies; Trump escalating in Caribbean with aircraft carrier strike group, more boat bombings, as Venezuela leader pleas for peace; Valley farmers blast raids and deportations of undocumented workers, back Dignity Act path for workers to stay; Students at 50 California high schools hold walk-out urging lawmakers to pass Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act; October 24 is “United Nations Day”, also beginning of UN’s annual Disarmament Week The post Trump sends aircraft carrier strike group to Caribbean as Venezuela leader pleas for peace; Students walk out of high schools to support Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act – October 24, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Protesters at Alameda Coast Guard base (photo: AP) Trump calls off San Francisco deployment, questions remain about whether Oakland is targeted; San Franciscans rally at Embarcadero to oppose possible deployment in SF; Federal shutdown enters Day 23 as Republicans blast Marxists and Dems blame Republicans for not negotiating; Hunger in Gaza remains “catastrophic” despite ceasefire, WHO chief says “crisis is far from over and needs are immense”; Voting turnout in Prop 50 special election near that of presidential elections with 3.4 million ballots cast so far, November 4th is deadline The post Trump calls off San Francisco deployment; Federal shutdown enters Day 23 with no negotiations in sight – October 23, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Coast Guard Island, Alameda 100 federal immigration agents staging at Alameda Coast Guard base ahead of expected  major immigration operation; SF Mayor Lurie signs directive to support immigrant communities and peaceful protests; Democratic congress members warn of closed clinics and higher health costs as federal shutdown continues; Democrat Merkley gives marathon 22 hour senate speech warning of threat to democracy from authoritarian president; World Court rules Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza The post Federal immigration agents in Alameda ahead of expected immigration operation; Senator Merkley gives 22 hour speech warning of threat to democracy from authoritarian president – October 22, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.