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Last week's failure of Silicon Valley Bank continues to reverberate through our state, and beyond. Economist Gary Zimmerman gives his take on the subject to KVMR's Paul Emery, and the California Report looks into why we didn't see it coming. The gig-worker law, Prop 22, is apparently back on the books, thanks to an appeals court ruling. And, a change in the weather is on the way.
Russian fighter jet clips U.S. surveillance drone over Black Sea in first such incident since invasion of Ukraine President Biden announces fresh measures to curb gun violence First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom outlines financial toll of gender pay gap Alaskan natives divided over massive Willow Project oil development that critics call a “climate bomb” Image of reaper drone: Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons The post U.S.-Russia drone incident first such event since Ukraine invasion; Investors sue parent company & CEO of Silicon Valley Bank; President Biden announces new gun rules, but calls on Congress to do more: Pacifica Evening News March 14 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
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NTD Evening News—03/14/20231. Major Nor'easter Brings Heavy Snow, Winds2. Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern Over Derailment3. Biden Seeks More Gun Background Checks4. Treasury Lets GOP Review Biden Bank Records5. Federal Government Investigating SVB Crash
KVMR's Felton Pruitt speaks to Scott Lay, the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools to discovers how the influx of snow days schools have been forced to take will affect school schedules. KQED Climate Reporter Laura Klivans drops by The California Report to share her expertise about climate change and its direct impact on this extreme winter weather we've seen over the past several years. National Native News takes us to the front lines of the Iditarod sled dog race.
Biden says US banking system safe, despite recent bank collapses. Biden Administration approves major Alaska oil development project, environmentalists criticize move. US and UK to sell nuclear powered submarine technology to Australia. Second atmospheric river in a week slams into water logged California. Ukraine puts up stubborn defense of strategic town of Bakhmut. The post Pacifica Evening News March 13, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
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KVMR's Felton Pruitt takes us back to 1993 with a favorite interview of his. Felton spoke with record producer and Self-described Road Mangler, Phil Kaufman. That's after weather and a Waste Management update. The California Report brings us a story out of Paradise, Ca. The town is losing their one and only hospital.
Residents in a northwest Queensland town urged to evacuate as flood levels surpass a 2011 record; regulators in the United States shut down a bank over insolvency fears and in tennis, Australia's Jordan Thompson upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Indian Wells Masters.
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The effects of recent and upcoming winter storms continue to rattle much of California's Northern coast and the Sierra Nevada – the California Report covers recovery efforts in communities like Santa Cruz and San Bernardino counties. A brief local weather update reports on several active weather advisories. Then, News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Craig Griesbach, Nevada County's director of Emergency Services, about the role of the Office of Emergency Services in its whole, as well as a new survey they just released to residents. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.
Multiple Emmy-winning journalist Leyna Nguyen graciously shared her story with me last year. I want to re-introduce it because she not only made history as a news anchor in the high LA market but also chose to reinvent herself, leaving the news desks. This is a story worth listening to. #celebratetheone Highlights: 4:59 The most challenging part of leaving the anchor desks. 9:02 How and why she got into podcasting? 12:23 How she reported the news for 26 years, keeping her sanity. 23:47 listen to your gut and walk away.
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With severe weather events having affected communities from San Bernardino County to right here in Nevada County, The California Report covers the varying outcomes, including the effects of power outages and historic snowfall. George Schrureck, the building director of Nevada County's Building Department, discusses the implications of potentially hazardous snow-loads with KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça. We end with a conversation between KVMR's Al Stahler and meteorologist Cory Miller about the differing traits of California's recent and upcoming winter storms.
President Biden outlines budget that Republicans vow is dead on arrival Norfolk Southern CEO apologizes at Senate hearing on train derailment – but won't support bipartisan safety plan Immigrants rights groups urge update to registry allowing applications for permanent residency State sues Huntington Beach for failing to allow more housing State lawmakers seek to renew rules on use of facial recognition technology Image: James St. John, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons The post President Biden announces budget plan that Republicans immediately reject; Norfolk Southern CEO apologizes for train derailment; Abortion providers nervously await Texas judge decision on abortion pill: The Pacifica Evening News March 9 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
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How many days, or weeks, of emergency rations are enough in this new climate normal? The California Report talks to mountain residents who are running out of food. The state's Covid emergency is officially over, and so are mass testing and mass vaccinations. KVMR's Felton Pruitt previews Wednesday evening's workshop on stopping human trafficking. We end with Marc Cuniberti's Money Matters commentary.
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After local news and weather we revisit the county's Winter Storm Response Press Conference. In National Native News: details about a new state law that seeks to negotiate law enforcement funding for the Flathead Reservation in Lake County, Montana. The California Report continues its collaboration with KVPR to cover the closure of Madera Community Hospital, that community's only health center.
Five women sue Texas after being denied abortions even though their lives were in danger Israeli raid in Jenin kills six Palestinians and wounds two dozen others United Nations agrees to a first of its kind treaty to protect the high seas Grim outlook for California salmon population as numbers drop to their lowest point in decades Warnings on high energy use and pollution arising from bitcoin Image courtesy of Center for Reproductive Rights The post First of its kind lawsuit against Texas by women whose lives were endangered by abortion ban; Another Israeli raid in Jenin kills six Palestinians; U.N. approves treaty to protect the high seas: The Pacifica Evening News March 7 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
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NTD Evening News—03/07/20231. Americans Kidnapped in Mexico: 2 Found Dead2. Fox Releases New January 6 Footage3. Analysis: Newly Released January 6 Footage4. WH Proposes Tax Hike to Fund Medicare5. Fed Chair Powell Signals Increased Rate Hikes
Norfolk Southern releases new rail safety requirements following derailment disaster. French Unions announce new round of strikes protesting government retirement proposal. President Biden considering restarting migrant family detention. Four Americans kidnapped in Mexico drug cartel clash. More than 100 nations agree to UN ocean biodiversity pledge. Mother of disability rights movement, Judy Heumann, dies at age of 75. The post The Pacifica Evening News March 6 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
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On tonight's newscast we'll take a detailed look at your weekend weather forecast and the new storm heading our way. We'll hear from Pacific Gas and Electric's Sierra Division of Government Affairs Brandon Sanders. He speaks about power and safety and an update on how Nevada County's doing. Then, KVMR's Felton Pruitt sits down with Maria Muldaur who performs with her Red Hot Bluesiana Band on March 11th at The Miners Foundry. Muldaur is known by many for her 1974 hit “Midnight at the Oasis”.
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As the county digs out and cleans up, we've got the latest on the aftermath of this snowmageddon, and the forecast as we anticipate the next one. In our Supes On segment, KVMR's Julia Ggem breaks down the Board of Supervisors' ongoing effort to provide high-speed internet countywide. The California Report finds that this wet, frigid winter is threatening the state's crops. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.
Despite the many obstacles that've come with the recent snow events, locals continue to make the most of their situations. KVMR's Julia Ggem takes to the streets and speaks with Nevada City Residents about how they've coped. The California Report covers severe weather events taking place across the state. The California News Service reports on a health coverage crisis affecting California children.
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Israeli police fire water cannons and stun grenades at protesters opposing plan to weaken Supreme Court Eli Lilly bows to mounting pressure and caps out of pocket costs for insulin to $35/month Republicans double down on culture wars at school with Parents Bill of Rights legislation Bola Tinubu elected president of Nigeria with less than 50% of the vote Attorney General Merrick Garland faces withering questions from Senate Republicans Image of banned books: carmichaellibrary, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons The post Israelis stage a “national disruption day” to protest plan to weaken Supreme Court; Eli Lilly caps insulin at $35 a month; Republicans call for a Parent's Bill of Rights over what their children learn at school: Pacifica Evening News March 1, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
More than 14,000 households are without power in Nevada County. KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonca talks to PG&E about what it will take to restore service. The California Report travels to Tahoe and the upper reaches of Southern California, as both areas cope with epic snowfall. KVMR's Felton Pruitt talks to Nevada County student Maddox Eckerling about an opportunity he's creating to form alliances with the LBGTQ+ community.
At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on March 1, Attorney General Merrick Garland faced pressing questions from lawmakers as to whether the law has been applied equally across political ideologies. Senators asked Garland about the decision not to prosecute people who protested outside of Supreme Court Justices' homes after the overturning of Roe v. Wade and how the Justice Department is handling the fentanyl crisis. In the high-profile murder case against prominent former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, the prosecution laid out an hours-long closing argument after six weeks of testimony. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine visited the site of the train derailment to check on the removal of hazardous waste. His visit to East Palestine comes as scientists say air tests are showing an unusually high amount of chemicals. Chicago's mayoral election will be heading to a runoff after incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid in a landslide. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV
During oral arguments on Feb. 28, conservative members of the Supreme Court seemed skeptical of Biden administration statements that the government's plan to partially forgive student loans is authorized by federal law. The Defense Department's inspector general and other Pentagon officials testified on oversight of U.S. military aid to Ukraine before the House Armed Services Committee. Amid some lawmakers' concerns of possible corruption or misuse in Ukraine, officials assured the committee that weapons provided to the country are being used for their intended purposes. A new report from a leading cybersecurity firm says hackers linked to China have targeted various industries in the United States and around the world. Voters in Chicago are heading to the polls for the city's mayoral election. Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces eight challengers as she seeks reelection in a race that is largely focused on crime and policing. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV
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After an in-depth look at the latest weather forecast including comments from climate scientist, Dr. Daniel Swain, of UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, we air a special interview as part of KVMR News' coverage of Black History Month. KVMR's Joyce Miller sits down with Carol Menaker, Nevada City resident and author of The Worst Thing We've Ever Done: One Juror's Reckoning With Racial Injustice.
NTD Evening News—02/28/20231. SCOTUS Hearing on Student Loan Forgiveness2. House Countering CCP 'Existential Threat'3. Report Details China-linked Hacking Efforts4. White House Bans Tiktok From Gov't Devices5. Lawmakers Account for Military Aid to Ukraine
1. Wind Storm, Tornadoes Hitting Central U.S.2. Disney World Loses Self-Governing Status3. Trump, DeSantis Lead As 2024 Nominees: Poll4. WH Responds to Doe COVID-19 Lab Leak Report5. Analysis: Us Energy Dept Says Lab Leak Likely
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental, and economic justice. Supreme Court's conservative majority seems hostile to President Biden's student loan forgiveness program China comes under bi-partisan political attack on Capitol Hill March marks 50 year anniversary of Wounded Knee occupation at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation San Francisco immigrants rights advocates urge defense of the city's sanctuary ordinance Image of Wounded Knee march courtesy of Frank Sterling The post Conservative Supreme Court justices seem unlikely to uphold student loan forgiveness plan; Heated political rhetoric against China on Capitol Hill; San Francisco sanctuary ordinance supporters rally to its defense: The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 28, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental, and economic justice. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 27, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Feb. 27 signed a bill that takes control of a special tax district surrounding Walt Disney World that for half a century allowed Walt Disney Company to operate with a high degree of autonomy. DeSantis says Disney World will now be treated just the same as Sea World. A lab leak in China was the most likely origin of COVID-19, according to a new analysis from the Department of Energy. Meanwhile, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are sounding the alarm that the World Health Organization could be compromised by the Chinese Communist Party. The global organization met in Switzerland to negotiate final terms of an accord that will grant it centralized authority over American policy in the case of another pandemic. Severe weather conditions continue across the country as tornadoes and severe winds hit the central United States, with snow and rain from the West Coast to the Great Lakes. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV
Feb. 24 marks one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The White House announced sweeping new sanctions against Russia as world leaders renew their vow to support Ukraine. Meanwhile, China issues a proposal for a ceasefire, but Western officials remain skeptical of Beijing's intentions. First Lady Jill Biden told The Associated Press that President Joe Biden plans to run for a second term in 2024. A school district was forced to pay over $100,000 in legal fees after banning mothers from exposing pornographic material at school board meetings. Forsyth County School District agreed to pay attorney's fees in a federal lawsuit brought by a group of parents who were censored at school board meetings. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV
The Biden administration is preparing to sign up the United States to a “legally binding” accord with the World Health Organization (WHO) that would give the Geneva-based United Nations health agency the authority to dictate America's policies during a pandemic. Epoch Times business reporter Kevin Stocklin tells NTD's Stefania Cox that the Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Accord would damage personal sovereignty and civil rights. NATO's chief said on Feb. 23 that the military alliance has seen “some signs” that China may be planning to support Russia in its war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is reportedly considering declassifying and releasing intelligence about the issue. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which rules China as a single-party state, has not yet provided Russia with direct military aid but also has not ruled such contribution out. A preliminary report was issued by the National Transportation Security Board (NTSB) on the Norfolk Southern freight train carrying toxic chemicals that derailed this month in East Palestine, Ohio. It suggests that a wheel bearing was nearing overheat failure before the train went off the rails. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made a visit to the derailment site and admitted that he took too long to respond. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV
1. Fire Breaks Out at Fed Uranium Complex in TN2. Trump Aims for Contrast w/ Biden in Oh Visit3. EPA Threatens Norfolk Southern Over Cleanup4. Biden Vows To Defend NATO, Wraps Up Trip5. China, Russia Reaffirm Close Ties: Analysis
Former President Donald Trump met with East Palestine, Ohio, residents and officials on Feb. 22 to provide bottled water and cleaning supplies as the village continues to recover from the aftermath of a recent train derailment and chemical spill. President Joe Biden addressed leaders of the NATO military alliance in Poland, pledging continued support for their security after Russia suspended a major nuclear arms control treaty. The Supreme Court heard Twitter v. Taamneh, which will decide whether social media companies can be sued for aiding and abetting a specific act of international terrorism when the platforms have hosted user content that expresses general support for the group behind the violence. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV
A Union Pacific coal train derailed in Nebraska on Feb. 21. It was the third major derailment in the Midwest in less than a month. Meanwhile, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered Norfolk Southern to handle and pay for all necessary cleanup after its train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, more than two weeks ago. Speaking in Poland, President Joe Biden vowed to maintain U.S. support for Ukraine. His remarks came shortly after President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia was suspending its participation in the New START treaty with the United States that limits the two sides' strategic nuclear arsenals. The Supreme Court heard its first case on Section 230, which protects tech companies from liability for content posted by third parties. The decision on the case could make major changes across the internet. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV