The archive of all headlines from December 17, 2017, organized by time of publication.
If the fire gets into the canyon and the winds breathe new life into the flames, there is nothing to stop the blaze from racing into the foothill homes of Montecito, says a fire operations commander. DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp NATIONNevada Democrat under pressure amid sexual harassment allegations says he won't seek reelection ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is not L.A. NowWestside families sue over construction next to schoolFrom Washington
Montecito was threatened again as the winds picked up in the morning and pushed the flames toward the town. An army of firefighters had spent days preparing for the siege and were on the front lines Saturday.Hundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast; new evacuations DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp NATIONNevada Democrat under pressure amid sexual harassment allegations says he won't seek reelection ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is not L.A. NowWestside families sue over construction next to schoolFrom Washington
The so-called sundowner winds are expected to present firefighters in Santa Barbara County with their biggest challenge since the fire roared back to life a week ago. BUSINESSCost of Republicans' tax cuts likely to be greater than they appear on paper DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp NATIONNevada Democrat under pressure amid sexual harassment allegations says he won't seek reelection ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is notFrom Washington
The tax code has long offered rewards for buying rather than renting, an equation that has troubled some economists — and that the Republican bill upends.The bill will increase many homeowners’ monthly housing costs by scaling back deductions that allow them to reduce mortgage interest and property taxes.
The tax code has long offered rewards for buying rather than renting, an equation that has troubled some economists — and that the Republican bill upends.The bill will increase many homeowners’ monthly housing costs by scaling back deductions that allow them to reduce mortgage interest and property taxes.
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Claim that investigators wrongfully obtained emails of president’s transition team are dismissed as ‘baloney’ and a ploy to discredit special counsel’s inquiry
The so-called sundowner winds are expected to present firefighters in Santa Barbara County with their biggest challenge since the fire roared back to life a week ago. BUSINESSCost of Republicans' tax cuts likely to be greater than they appear on paper DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is not L.A. NowWestside families sue over construction next to schoolFrom Washington
The so-called sundowner winds are expected to present firefighters in Santa Barbara County with their biggest challenge since the fire roared back to life a week ago. PoliticsCalifornia considers ‘green banking’ as it transitions to fully legal pot BUSINESSCost of Republicans' tax cuts likely to be greater than they appear on paper DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is notFrom Washington
Claim that investigators wrongfully obtained emails of president’s transition team are dismissed as ‘baloney’ and a ploy to discredit special counsel’s inquiry
Talks are underway among the state, banks and federal regulators on a plan to allow banks to serve a marijuana market that could grow to $7 billion annually by 2020 in California. BUSINESSCost of Republicans' tax cuts likely to be greater than they appear on paper DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is not L.A. NowWestside families sue over construction next to schoolFrom Washington
Talks are underway among the state, banks and federal regulators on a plan to allow banks to serve a marijuana market that could grow to $7 billion annually by 2020 in California. L.A. NowHundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast; new evacuations BUSINESSCost of Republicans' tax cuts likely to be greater than they appear on paper DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is notFrom Washington
The tax bill on the cusp of being passed by Congress is not the grand simplification of the code that Republicans promised.Their ambitions fell to the powerful forces of lobbying and the status quo.
Talks are underway among the state, banks and federal regulators on a plan to allow banks to serve a marijuana market that could grow to $7 billion annually by 2020 in California. L.A. NowHundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast; new evacuations L.A. NowAn L.A. court mistakenly destroyed evidence a death row inmate says would free him. Now what? BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers NATIONSuit in New York asks, is graffiti art protected by law? Graffiti 'writers' seek damages for destroyed works NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital SeattleFrom Washington
With an administration dominated by white men, ‘black diversity in the White House is almost oxymoronic at this point’, says former RNC chair
“The fact that graffiti art is even being talked about as something that might have recognized stature shows you how far graffiti art has come in the art world,” says one attorney. L.A. NowHundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast; new evacuations L.A. NowAn L.A. court mistakenly destroyed evidence a death row inmate says would free him. Now what? BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital Seattle PoliticsCalifornia considers ‘green banking’ as it transitions to fully legal potFrom Washington
“The fact that graffiti art is even being talked about as something that might have recognized stature shows you how far graffiti art has come in the art world,” says one attorney. CALIFORNIACalifornia officials say housing next to freeways is a health risk — but they fund it anyway L.A. NowHundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast; new evacuations L.A. NowAn L.A. court mistakenly destroyed evidence a death row inmate says would free him. Now what? BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital SeattleFrom Washington
The tax bill on the cusp of being passed by Congress is not the grand simplification of the code that Republicans promised.Their ambitions fell to the powerful forces of lobbying and the status quo.
Actor calls former co-star’s remarks about ‘spectrum of behaviour’ in sexual misconduct ‘Orwellian’ and questions defence of disgraced comedian Louis CK
“The fact that graffiti art is even being talked about as something that might have recognized stature shows you how far graffiti art has come in the art world,” says one attorney. NATIONGovernment paying private firm $297 million to help hire 5,000 Border Patrol agents NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital Seattle BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers L.A. NowHundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast PoliticsCalifornia considers ‘green banking’ as it transitions to fully legal potFrom Washington
“The fact that graffiti art is even being talked about as something that might have recognized stature shows you how far graffiti art has come in the art world,” says one attorney. NATIONGovernment paying private firm $297 million to help hire 5,000 Border Patrol agents NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital Seattle BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers L.A. NowThomas Fire continues to grow as strong, shifting winds bring new dangers PoliticsCalifornia considers ‘green banking’ as it transitions to fully legal potFrom Washington
The tax bill on the cusp of being passed by Congress is not the grand simplification of the code that Republicans promised.Their ambitions fell to the powerful forces of lobbying and the status quo.
The contract with a division of Accenture comes at a time when the Border Patrol is struggling to meet minimum staffing levels mandated by Congress and is losing more agents per year than it hires. NATIONSuit in New York asks, is graffiti art protected by law? Graffiti 'writers' seek damages for destroyed works NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital Seattle BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers L.A. NowThomas Fire continues to grow as strong, shifting winds bring new dangers PoliticsCalifornia considers ‘green banking’ as it transitions to fully legal potFrom Washington
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Senior administration officials dismiss speculation Trump is set to remove special counsel but criticise Russia inquiry as ‘a giant distraction’