Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Columbia campus protests escalate with building occupation and threats of expulsion. Police crack down on University of Texas campus protest. Judge fines Trump for gag order violation at hush money trial in New York. Secretary of State Blinken in Israel for talks, urges Hamas accept ceasefire proposal. US health officials recommend women get regular mammograms starting at a younger age. Youth voter organization breaks downs down findings of youth voter poll. California lawmakers advance bill that would protect poll workers.  The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 30, 2024 Columbia campus protests escalate with building occupation and threats of expulsion. appeared first on KPFA.