The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 23, 2022

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Florida Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist wins nomination to take on incumbent Governor Ron DeSantis in the fall. UN Security Council reconvenes to try to calm fighting around Europe’s largest nuclear reactor in southeastern Ukraine. Real estate developer issues eviction order to boat-dwellers in South SF marina facing eviction, leaving them with nowhere to go. Bill to expand wage replacement for California paid family leave reaches Governor Newsom’s desk. State lawmakers vote to close loophole forcing ratepayers to foot the bill for wildfire settlements with utilities. California Attorney General promotes hate crimes reporting after state faces spike in hate incidents. photo by Avery Luke The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 23, 2022 appeared first on KPFA.