KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President-elect Joe Biden announces homeland and national security team. [1] Pressure mounts for Governor Gavin Newsom to appoint law maker of color to fill senate seat. [2] Los Angeles County to ban indoor dining as coronavirus cases spike. California sees third wave of pandemic, officials urge a halt of holiday gatherings. [3] Grocery Workers union say they lack protective equipment, sick pay and hazard pay. [4] Nation's largest nurses union says nurses across the country still lack protective equipment. [5] [1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MARTINEZ_Biden_Picks.mp3 [2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Witte-on-Latino-senate-final-production.mp3 [3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AANESTAD-ON-COVID-CALI.mp3 [4] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/FINAL-STORY-ANDERSON-ON-UCFW.mp3 [5] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/EDITED-444-JAY-ON-NNU-NURSES-SPEAK-OUT-11.23.20.mp3

Michigan Elected Officials Certify Joe Biden's Election Win. More Republican Officials Urge Trump to Accept Election Results, Allow Transition. San Francisco DA Files First Ever Homicide Charges on Active Duty Officer. [1] Oxford University Covid Vaccine Trial Shows Promising Results. Governor Newsom Says California Preparing For Potential Vaccine Rollout. [2] photo: JESHOOTS.COM [3] [1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/BABA-SFDA-CHARGES-ON-DUTY-POLICE-OFFICER-3m24s-FINAL-STORY.mp3 [2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pringle-on-Newsom-presser.mp3 [3] https://unsplash.com/@jeshoots

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President-elect Joe Biden hosts top Democrats in the House and Senate [1] Wisconsin begins recount of votes in the presidential election despite claims of fraud unfounded Cal OSHA enacts emergency temporary standards to prevent COVID-19 infection [2] A survey shows white Americans are unaware of higher pollution levels in communities of color Harare, Zimbabwe experiences a potable water crisis as residents line up for hours [3] The U.S. Forest Service greenlights logging without a public comment period [1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/HERDMAN-on-biden-pelosi.mp3 [2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/LEE-on-cal-osha-covid.mp3 [3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CHAUNZA-on-land-reform.mp3

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California Governor imposes curfew as coronavirus infections increase. White House Coronavirus Task Force holds first public meeting in months, as cases soar. President Elect Joe Biden meets with governors, calls President Donald Trump "irresponsible." California Latino lawmakers hold panel on coronavirus and Latinx community. [1] President Donald Trump's legal team repeat unfounded claim of voter fraud. Climate activists and progressive lawmakers rally outside of DNC headquarters demanding climate action. [2] San Francisco Supervisors to introduce ordinance to stop evictions of formerly homeless in hotels. [3] [1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/LEE-on-LATINO-COVID-PANEL.mp3 [2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MARTINEZ_Climate_Youth_Biden.mp3 [3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ANESTD-ON-SF-HOMELESS.mp3

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Hospitals overwhelmed nationwide as coronavirus infections surge. President-elect Joe Biden meets with nurses as part of presidential transition. [1] Pfizer says its coronavirus vaccine is 95% successful. HHS secretary Alex Azar pledges to roll out 40 million coronavirus vaccines by years end. National Nurses United report finds hospitals price gouging patients. [2] Facebook and Twitter CEO's grilled by lawmakers at senate hearing. [3] Moms 4 Housing celebrates 1 year anniversary of successful housing takeover. [4] Largest wildfire in California history-the Creek Fire-nearing full containment. [5] [1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MARTINEZ_Biden_Transition_Covid.mp3 [2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/LEE-on-HOSPITALS-FLEECE-PATIENTS.mp3 [3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Litwer-on-FB-and-TWITTER-SENATE-JUDICIARY-HEARING.mp3 [4] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Boone-Moms4Housing-Anniversary.mp3 [5] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Creek-Fire-Winds-Down-as-Recovery-Begins.mp3