The archive of all headlines from November 17, 2016, organized by time of publication.
For the second year in a row, Los Angeles reported the largest number of chronically homeless people in the nation and 95% of them live outdoors, in cars, tents and encampments. Politics
The transition effort “is going so smoothly,” President-elect Donald J. Trump wrote.But legal and procedural delays continued, all but freezing the handoff of critical information from the current administration.
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The latest estimate represents an approximately $25-million increase from the amount reported during a court hearing in December. Customers can expect to get refunds as early as the summer of 2017. Politics
Democrats will try to find common cause with Donald J. Trump on infrastructure spending, child tax credits and dismantling trade agreements. By focusing on issues that many Republicans resist, Democrats are trying to find favor among the voters Mr. Trump took from them.
The team does not appear to have progressed much toward assembling an administration, and questions remain unanswered about the level of influence that Trump’s family will exert. BUSINESS
In first public appearance since Trump victory, the Democrat declares America is worth fighting for, as Bernie Sanders calls for party to leave centre ground
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The team does not appear to have progressed much toward assembling an administration, and questions remain unanswered about the level of influence that Trump’s family will exert. L.A. Now
So far, 66 of the country’s 535 representatives and senators have either announced plans to retire, lost their primary or lost in the general election. Some races still haven’t been determined, including two in California. Politics
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For much of California, the November election marked another banner year for Democrats and many of the causes they champion. But about a dozen other counties in the far northern reaches remained solidly red. Politics
In first public appearance since Trump victory, the Democrat declares America is worth fighting for, as Bernie Sanders calls for party to leave centre ground
In first public appearance since Trump victory, the Democrat declares America is worth fighting for, as Bernie Sanders calls for party to leave centre ground
For much of California, the November election marked another banner year for Democrats and many of the causes they champion. But about a dozen other counties in the far northern reaches remained solidly red. L.A. Now
He was hailed as ‘America’s mayor’ after 9/11, but black residents who remember his record of fueling racial tensions should disqualify him from serving in high office
A dozen far northern California counties bucked the rest of the state and went solidly Republican. Voters there say they've been neglected and ignored. 'People still have morals and values here,' says one cattle rancher. L.A. Now
A dozen far northern California counties bucked the rest of the state and went solidly Republican. Voters there say they've been neglected and ignored. 'People still have morals and values here,' says one cattle rancher. TRAIL GUIDE
They predict the department will be less likely to sue states over voting restrictions that target the poor or minorities, to hold police departments accountable for abuses or fight in court for the rights of transgender people. L.A. Now
Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President-elect Donald J. Trump, has consulted with lawyers about the possibility of joining the new administration.He believes that by forgoing a salary and putting assets in a blind trust, people briefed on the discussions say, he will not be bound by anti-nepotism rules.
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Councilman calls on city to create a new position of immigrant advocate and come up with strategies for protecting all federal grants, loans and other funds after Trump wins election.Civil rights advocates brace for a radical shift in Justice Department priorities under Trump
Sources say Petraeus refuses to rule out role as battle for top cabinet posts intensifies
Councilman calls on city to create a new position of immigrant advocate and come up with strategies for protecting all federal grants, loans and other funds after Trump wins election.California Democrats ask Obama to pardon nearly 750,000 'Dreamers'
That would keep them from being deported, but would leave them in legal limbo without work permits or visas. Without an immigration offense on their records, it would be substantially easier to apply for legal status.L.A. leaders just vowed to fight deportations under Trump. Here's what they've proposed
Lawmakers from California offer proposals that would allow nearly 10,000 soldiers to keep improper enlistment bonuses they were paid during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan a decade ago.After he fought for the country, the U.S. is asking him to give back his enlistment bonus