get rid ofe to anybody who does something strong or tough, like the l.a. times, how do you survive as a business doing what the l.a. times should be doing, but doesn't? >> first of all, we have a niche audience. people know what to expect in hustler. entertainment, a humor, and political magazine. we do a lot of dark humor. the closest thing on it would be some of the better episodes on saturday night live. it is obviously a lot of fine. as far as we get our research and where we get it from, we report on a lot of politicians, but i don't believe this. information comes from people in the mainstream media. they will call me up and they will be so mad that they will be paper orcause their network won't let them go with this story, so they turned it over to us. [laughter] >> they wind up getting it out in the long run and if they break it, they wind up so getting the coverage. [applause] alongs question follows from the one we just finished. myself an educated and well read and relatively well-informed person, but a year or so ago i was concerned with the question

this was quoted in the l.a. times. when people were suggesting that america first was being used in some communities as a dog whistle to a time before right america was challenged with multiculturalism as now some people may feel it is, that it was a racially motivated slogan in some communities. and this is what roy moore said on the record to the l.a. times. i think it was great at the time, when america was great, when families were united. even though we had slavery, they cared for one another. our families were strong, our country had a direction. which can only be interpreted as a defense of slavery. >> roy moore and the fact that the president and the republican establishment are wrapping their arms around him and trying to get him elected to the united states senate, one of the most important positions in the country, is just appalling. whether it's his questionable record on women and all of these credible allegations or his questionable philosophy on race. that statement, i think, just cements that he doesn't

according to the "l.a. times," about a third of california taxpayers take an average state and local deduction of $22,000. the bill caps the mortgage interest deduction at $750,000. that's higher than the original propose limit of $500,000 but down from the current $1 million. that will have a bill impact in the bay area where the median home price is over $900,000. >>> a handful of lawsuits against president trump's decision to end daca face a court hearing today in the bay area. jackie ward explains. >> reporter: this morning, u.s. district judge will consider five lawsuits about daca. groups including seiu local 521 joined santa clara county in the lawsuit. the union represents 10,000 workers in the county many who are daca recipients or have members of their families who are. the union says there may be 23,000 daca-eligible people living in santa clara county. back in september, it seems like progress was being made toward a daca solution. >> we're looking at allowing people to stay here. >> reporter: as far

. >> reporter: according to the l.a. timesabout 1/3 of california taxpayers take an average state and local deduction. >> the main reasons would be is that there's now a cap on the deduction a state income property taxes of $10,000. and california is a very high tax state. >> reporter: in san jose, betty yu, kpix5. >> alameda county encouraging lawmakers to prepay their taxes ta way they can get a bigger deduction before new tax bill takes effect. >> it's not much but at least it's something, we'll take it. >> we have to start some where. we're getting a little rain. you have to look closely. a couple of showers between hieldsburg and santa rosa folks that's the only part of the front we're seeing. will leave the north bay with widespread drizzle and or light rain and santa clara. by sunrise the roads may be wet. the clouds are gone. the rain is gone. and tomorrow will be a mainly dry day. in the mountains the snow may last a little longer. notice the snow level pretty low. that's wonderful news for those leaving tomorrow on v

in reports in the l.a. timesnd new york times, nine more accusers accused him of misconduct, from vulgar language to assault and nine instances of rape. i shut my eyes and waited for it to end, adding simmons said simmons stepped back from running his business empire after two other women accused him of rape. he is denying the allegations, vowing to share evidence of his innocence. and to contrast the popular #me too, writing #not me. >> it's clear that it's gone too far and i for one, intend to fight back. >> tavis smiley on offense, after they suspended distribution of his show following an investigation. variety reports, witnesses interviewed that they were concerned that their employment status was tied to their relationship status with smiley. >> smiley saying if having consensual relationship with a colleague years ago is the stuff that leads to this kind of of public hu mill consideration and personal destruction, heavy help us. >> we don't want to find that the real offenders here, the really are blurring

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l.a. times reports had he he and a his partner plan to become marijuana distributors. they'll goal is to get their product into pot shops early in the year. he sees the market as a form of public service and as a way to help fund his kid's college tuition. he has held numerous political offices including serving as the state attorney general. >>> out of sight, out of mind. not so fast says one bay area police department. >> the new warning tonight for holiday shoppers who think their items are safely stashed away from potential thieves. >>> the common item that's led to violent and in some cases deadly robberies. >>> and a merry christmas for this bay area family. we catch up with the military man as he sees h >>> a warning tonight for holiday shorps from san mateo police. they're reporting thieves are trying to break into car trounks steal purchases. they seja happens is the crooks will watch to see what shoppers drop off and then try to pounce. this is a fairly new tactic. in the past we've heard of items being fwleeng if someone can see them. they say they're active

the l.a. times reports he donated $10,000 he received to a nonprofit. meantime, another candidate is going further and asking the lawmaker to step down. he has been accused by two women of inappropriate sexual behavior. "today in the bay" reached out to governor jerry brown's office for reaction. while the govern is not weighing in on specific sexual harassment, they have zero tolerance for harassment and support the brave women speaking out. >>> happening today, lieu ten nance governor, gavin newsome will be in palo alto. newsome's opponent, former l.a. mayor took part in that forum two weeks ago. it starts at noon at the university club. >>> coming up on "today in the bay," nbc bay area responds. >>> windows are not cheap. when one man's windows went south, under warranty, he wasn't just going to let it slide. i'm consumer investigator, chris chmura. nbc bay area responds, next. >>> happening now, quick reactions by air traffic controllers at jfk presented a disaster on the runway. a delta plane was rolling down the runway and mistakenly lined up on t

the "l.a. times" reports one claims to be his grandson, another is a pen pal of the killer. body is being held by the kern county corner. they're trying to figure out who has a legitimate claim to his body. >>> a little bit of fun after a very serious fight against the flames. >>> bay area firefighters tell us about their southern california dinner with actor rob lowe. >>> i'm katie marzullo. very special guests at great america tonight, and we're not talking about santa and his elves. >>> and a live picture from lake tahoe tonight. you can see snow on the ground. it is a dark picture but definitely new snow. is a white christmas >>> new at 11:00, it was a magical night in santa clara for hundreds of kids from boys and girls clubs who were treated at winter fest. katie marzullo has the details from santa to snow. >> 4, 3, 2, 1! whew! >> reporter: a 60 foot symbol that winter fest is officially underway from 400 kids from silicon valley. >> i'm very excited because it's my first time being here as well as it's christmas time so i'm very happy and excited. >> i love to be repr

the "l.a. times" reports that jameson had been depressed over losing custody of his children. he is charged with one count of providing information to a terrorist organization and will be in court in two hours. >>> new video at noon. a homeless man saved overnight by some teens in santa clara county. the group was driving that tesla near the guadalupe reservoir about 1 a.m. when they spotted the man in the woods flashing a light signaling for help. he had broken his leg while setting up camp. those teens called first responders, who came to the rescue. the man now recovering at the hospital. >>> a suspected drunk driver, police found a vehicle upside- down and arrested the driver. no major injuries in the crash. >>> san jose police are investigating a deadly shooting on the east side. a man was shot at 9:00 on van winkle avenue last night near an elementary school. the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. his name hasn't been released. no word on a possible motive or any suspects. >>> santa rosa police have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing at a restaurant. the

doug jones' team also seizing on this audio from a campaign event originally published in the "l.a. times" where moore made controversial comments about slavery. when asked when was the last time america was great? >> i think it was great in the time when families were united, even though we had slavery, they cared for one another. people were strong in the families. >> reporter: he did go on to praise all the progress the country has made on civil rights and prejudice. >> we've done a lot of things to bring this country around. and i think we can still make it better. >> reporter: moore's campaign telling abc news, of course the judge opposes slavery. >> he was going to lose the african-american vote overwhelmingly because of many of his stands on many different issues in the state. and the view of him by many voters, not just african-americans but many voters, that he's a throwback candidate to a time that feels more like george wallace. >> reporter: despite everything, many of moore's supporters are sticking with him. >> this is right out of the playbook of dirty politics. >> i don't s

he told the l.a. times quote my stepping down is out of guilt or fear. i think it is time for me to move on to new opportunities. he is the second legislator in the last two weeks to resign. raul stepped down last month over sexual misconduct allegations. >>> state mediators may get involved to try to end the oakland city workers strike. kpix 5's christen tells us where things stand in this dispute. . >> tonight oakland is preparing for day five. >> [ indiscernible ] there oakland workers who walked off the job on tuesday marching through the streets of oakland today with no end to the labor strike in sight. they blasted the mayor's decision to declare an impasse after making her final offer yesterday. >> she has never been a friend to labor. >> the unions rejected that offer. tonight frankie said one of the main sticking points is money. she claims low rages have forced her many and forced -- and many of her coworkers to leave oakland. the mayor says she simply cannot offer the kind of wage increase the unions want. 4% per year over the next two years. >

not you, not me and not the l.a. times. >> i understand as a former state party chair from missouri. so he knows we nominate a terrible candidate like todd aiken or like we may do in alabama with roy moore. it's about every republican candidate who's going to have to answer for every terrible deed they've done and every tesh thing they've said. so whether you're running in alabama or running in any of the other states, all 50 states for that matter, that every house republican member is, they're going to have to answer for roy moore. >> the president help them with this wink wink nod nod. i want to add into this, another reason that this candidate is embattled so much is because of what has come out in the race. another wrinkle with the women who have come forward. one of the women, beverly nelson, she admits she wrote notes on the yearbook that she says roy moore signed ed, which they brought out when she told her story. she says she wrote in the date and the place. her attorney says they had an expert authenticate the si

the "l.a. times" reports one claims to be his grandson, another is a pen pal of the killer. body is being held by the kern county corner. they're trying to figure out who has a legitimate claim to his body. >>> a little bit of fun after a very serious fight against the flames. >>> bay area firefighters tell us about their southern california dinner with actor rob lowe. >>> i'm katie marzullo. very special guests at great america tonight, and we're not talking about santa and his elves. >>> and a live picture from lake tahoe tonight. you can see snow on the ground. it is a dark picture but definitely new snow. is a white christmas >>> new at 11:00, it was a magical night in santa clara for hundreds of kids from boys and girls clubs who were treated at winter fest. katie marzullo has the details from santa to snow. >> 4, 3, 2, 1! whew! >> reporter: a 60 foot symbol that winter fest is officially underway from 400 kids from silicon valley. >> i'm very excited because it's my first time being here as well as it's christmas time so i'm very happy and excited. >> i love to be repr

in extensive reports in "the l.a. times"new york times," nine more women accuse him of misconduct from vulgar language to assault to four instances of rape. i shut my eyes and waited for it to end, tina baker told "the new york times," adding simmons said, don't fight me. two weeks ago simmons stepped back from running his business empire after two other women accused him of rape. simmons is denying the allegations vowing to share evidence of his innocence and to contrast the popular #metoo writing #notme. >> it is clear this has gone too far and i, for one, intend to fight back. >> reporter: tavis smiley also on offense after pbs said it suspended distribution of his show following an investigation. variety reports witnesses interviewed expressed concern that their employment status was linked to the status of a sexual relationship with smiley. >> pbs launched its so-called investigation of me without even telling me about it. >> reporter: smiley added if having a consensual relationship with a colleague years ago is the s

businesses after allegations of sexual assault surfaced in "the hollywood reporter" and earlier in the "l.a. times> lots of microphones today. >> reporter: tonight word that congress paid $100,000 in a secret settlement of harassment claims against disgraced former congressman eric massa, part of $17 million taxpayer dollars paid out in the past 20 years. for lauer and many others a recognition of a sea change in the way men will be allowed to treat women in the workplace. >> nobody should have to trade sexual favors in order to get a job or keep a job. >> reporter: for "nightline," i'm linsey davis in new york. >> we'll be right back. ♪ it's red lobster's new ultimate surf & turf event. get ready these 5 pairings are gonna floor ya. like our new feast with lobster-wrapped scallops and a juicy sirloin, plus a savory lobster-and-shrimp smashed potato. and our new lobster and seafood-topped filet? every bite is better than the last. the classic is here too. come indulge in surf & turf like you've never had it before it's too late. and weekdays, create your own seafood lover's lunch for just $9.99. m

whether it's the new york times whether it's the l.a. times there's farming coverage of this event as if it's a real event more coverage i would dare say is given to kwanzaa considering how few in here it's there are then even christmas and hanukkah so what is kwanzaa what is it all about well the holiday was started back in one thousand nine hundred sixty six by dr melodic harang he is a black nationalist and he felt like the holiday would strengthen the african-american community and resist the white majority i wanted to give black people a holiday of their own so i came up with kwanzaa i said it was african because you know black people in this country wouldn't celebrate it if they knew it was american now just five years after he came up with kwanzaa kurang actually went to prison for torturing two of his female followers now the media generally chooses to ignore his jail term and his nationalist views when they do coverage of the holiday and they also still invite him on to talk about it however at this point we've learned that not everyo

it's the new york times whether it's the l.a. times there's funny coverage of this event as if it's a real event more coverage i would dare say is given to kwanzaa considering how few in here it's there are then even christmas and hanukkah so what is kwanzaa what is it all about well the holiday was started back in one nine hundred sixty six by dr melodic harang he is a black nationalist and he felt like the holiday would strengthen the african-american community and resist the white majority i wanted to give black people a holiday of their own so i came up with kwanzaa i said it was african because you know black people in this country wouldn't celebrate it if they knew it was american now just five years after he came up with kwanzaa kurang i actually went to prison for torturing two of his female followers now in the media generally chooses to ignore his jail term and his nationalist views when they do coverage of the holiday and they also still invite him on to talk about it however at this point we've learned that not everyone in

according to the l.a. times, the gunman is believed to be dead at the scene. >>> right now san jose police are investigating two homicides in two days. the latest victim is a 17-year- old boy. he was stabbed to death in the street about midnight near sunset and east san antonio streets. a number of officers were on scene early this morning. the 17-year-old's name has not been released, but the mercury news reports he was a senior at pegasus high school and before that he attended independence high school. tonight his killer is on the loose. police are also looking for the -- >>> police are also looking for the suspects in a deadly shooting wednesday night. a man was murdered on van winkle lane near peter pan avenue, no word yet on a motive. >>> we're getting our first look at the five suspects who caused a security scare at travis air force base earlier this month. police say they ran through the main gate after a police gate. the guy on the left is a suspect in over 40 burglaries. these are the other two suspec

but according to the "l.a. times," about a third of california taxpayers take an average state and local deduction of $22,000. san jose state tax professor caroline chen. >> it is a possibility that california taxpayers will end up owing more tax and the main reasons would be is that there is now a cap on the deduction estate income/property taxes of $10,000. and california is a very high tax state. >> reporter: in san jose, betty yu, kpix 5. >> alameda county is encouraging homeowners to pre prepay property taxes before the end of the year of the year to get the full benefit. >>> we have rain and wind. the rain is making its way through the bay area right behind that breezy weather. rain in the south bay moving from the north to the south and make its way out of the bay area and heading basically along the coast. so san jose if you are waking up now, you may see some scattered showers. a few remaining showers behind it on your way into work but by midday this is going to be gone. your temperatures nice and mild beca

it in a number of places whether it's m s n b c whether it's the new york times whether it's the l.a. times there's farming coverage of this event as if it's a real event more coverage i would dare say is given to kwanzaa considering. how few in here and there are then even christmas and hanukkah so what is kwanzaa what is it all about well the holiday was started back in one thousand nine hundred sixty six by dr melodic harang he is a black nationalist and he felt like the holiday would strengthen the african-american community and resist the white majority i wanted to give black people a holiday of their own so i came up with kwanzaa and said it was african because you know black people in this country wouldn't celebrate it if they knew it was american now just five years after he came up with kwanzaa kurang i actually went to prison for torturing two of his female followers now in the media generally chooses to ignore his jail term and his nationalist views when they do coverage of the holiday and they also still invite him on to talk about it however at this point we've learned that not

it in a number of places whether it's m s n b c whether it's the new york times whether it's the l.a. times there's farming coverage of this event as if it's a real event more coverage i would dare say is given to kwanzaa considering. how few in here and there are then even christmas and hanukkah so what is kwanzaa what is it all about well the holiday was started back in one nine hundred sixty six by dr melodic harang he is a black nationalist and he felt like the holiday would strengthen the african-american community and resist the white majority i wanted to give black people a holiday of their own so i came up with kwanzaa and said it was african because you know black people in this country wouldn't celebrate it if they knew it was american now just five years after he came up with kwanzaa kurang actually went to prison for torturing two of his female followers now the media generally chooses to ignore his jail term and his nationalist views when they do coverage of the holiday and they also still invite him on to talk about it however at this point we've learned that not everyone in t

this is another editorial "the"the l.a. times," deregulation of at&t, comcast, and other raw been providers is a dramatic advocation of authority that could usher in an thatnew era for companies offer services and content online and the people who rely on them. theobvious problem is that broadband providers could pick winners and losers online. there is also a realistic fear that broadband providers would favor their own sites and services because some are doing it already. for example, at&t effectively exempts video streams from its directv subsidiary from its wireless data caps. congress these to clean up the pai that the fcc chair ajit is making." right,s absolutely giving preferential treatment to some providers over others like you described, and the fcc ignored that history that led their predecessors to create enforce thesed principles, these protections, over the last almost 15 years. i dispute the notion that there is a long history of any type of discriminatory action. they were literally three or four examples cited wh

. >> you've also written about his supporters in an op-ed in the l.a. times. u likened trump's supporters to cult members. can you explain that? >> that's right. i've spent a lot of time around cult members. i've lived with cult members. i've studies cults for most of my life. i can say with a fair measure of confidence that the kind of rhetoric that i hear from trump's inner core supporters sounds very much like the kind of rhetoric that i hear from cult members. after all, president trump himself made this very clear when he said that he could shoot somebody on fifth avenue and not lose these voters. that's precisely what we are seeing now. now, this is particularly -- exists in a core element of his followers among the white evangelical base, which still supports him pretty extraordinarily. but you have someone like franken media, one of his evangelical advisers saying donald trump is receiving downloads from god. you have people like franklin graham, perhaps his greatest evangelical supporter comparing him positively to prophets like abraham and moses. you

he earlier denied separate allegations in an l.a. times report. >> big election less than two weeks away roy moore taking time out for a twitter feud with jim jimmy kimmel. started when kimmel sent one of his writers to a alabama church where he was speaking. if you want to mock our christian values come down here to alabama and do it man to man. >> kimmel firing back sounds great, roy. let me know when you get christian values. adding i'm leaving my daughters at home. he elaborated on the late show. >> i think you're actually going to like this, roy, i'm going to come down to alabama with a team of high school cheerleaders. okay? we'll meet you at the mall. don't worry. maybe when you say come down to alabama and we'll do it man to man, maybe that means you're challenging me to a fight which is kind of what it sounds like. if you are, i accept, by the way. >> yeah. it's incredible what jimmy kimmel has become in a presence in most political issues this year. stayed out of the tax debate so far. >> in terms of alabama, we have seen alabama

the allegations coming after this model told the l.a. timesencounter with simmons and film director brett ratner. >> carry allegedly were not to dinner and afterwards she was invited to go back to simmons's residence in new york. russell simmons sexually assaulted her and when she asked brett ratner for help to intervene he did not do so. russell simmons has allegations. >> rattner's attorney has also denied the allegation. >> he spoke abut his spiritual journey as he told dan harris last year. >> give others what you want for yourself. happiness,give the freedom and opportunity that you want for yourself to others. >> late-night host jimmy kimmel in a twitteroe battle with roy moore. that feud went on last night. >> roy moore lashed out at me. he said jimmy kimmel if you want to mock our christian values come to alabama and do it man-to-man. i will be happy to talk, i will sit down to interview you are maybe when you say come to alabama your challenging me to a fight which is kind of what it sounds like. if you are, i accept. >> the feud betw

the "l.a. times" reports one person claims to be manson's grandson.ther a pen pal of the killer. they are trying to figure out who had the legitimate claim. >> take a good look at these surveillance photos. police say it happened just before 9:00 in the morning. investigators are hoping someone can id him. >>> san francisco police officers will honor one of their own who died in the line of duty 11 years ago. an officer was killed in the sunset district by an escapee from a state correctional work camp. another officer opened fire and killed the gunman. officer tuvera was only 28 years old. today the department will honor and pay tribute at the taraval police station. >>> the founder and ceo of papa john's pizza is stepping down. no immediate reason was given for departure. he will remain as chairman of the board. this comes two months after he criticized the nfl leadership over national anthem protests by football players. in fact, he blames slow sales on the outcry surrounding nfl players kneeling during the national anthem. >> fraud alert. the team

one woman telling the "l.a. timesing me down, i was trying to fight him and he had his way. simmons attorney says he vigi s vigorously denies the claim. he said in a statement, in part, i vehemently deny all these allegations. these horrific allegations shocked me to my core, and all of my relations have been consensual. >> good evening from los angeles. i'm tavis smiley. >> reporter: also, pbs suspecting tavis smiley's late-night talk show after an internal investigation prompted at his production company. pbs saying, in part, this investigation included interviews with witnesses, as well as with mr. smiley. the inquiry uncovered multiple, credible values and standards of pbs. "variety" reports smiley engaged in sexual relationships with multiple subordinates. some witnesses interviewed expressed concern their employment status was linked to the status of a sexual relationship with smiley. >> i was as shocked as you were. >> reporter: overnight, smiley denying the allegations, saying pbs overreacted and its investiga

in the l.a. times and new york times, nine more women accused the men of vulgar language, assault and rape. the he stepped back from running his empire after two others accused him of rape. simmons is going to share evidence of his innocence. >>> tavis smiley is aggressively defending himself in a facebook video. >> the question is whether or not there is too much now blurring of the lines. we don't want to find the real offenders, the aggressive rapists are blurring into these other guys. >> pbs has hired an outside law >>> a media frenzy. that's what the wife of a kentucky lawmaker says led to her husband's death. republican state representative dan johnson committed suicide on wednesday after a bombshell report about accusations about sex assault accusations. his wife said this never should have happened. >> i feel confident that had it not been for that article and the media's frenzy created from it, that my husband would be alive right now. >> stay with nbc4 and the "today" show with much more on

according to the "l.a. timesi think it was great at the time when families were united even though we had slavery, they cared for one another. our families were strong. our country had a direction. so last night i asked the campaign why did he invoke slavery when he said the last time america was great, the campaign tells me he was talking american revolution when families were united and the country had a direction. he, of course, opposes slavery. robin. >> all right, thank you, tom. >> that's comforting that he opposes slavery. we want to bring this to jon karl, our chief white house correspondent. more on this and the president heading south to have impact on the race. >> reporter: he's going to pensacola, florida, to do a political rally. this is just 20 miles, george, from the alabama border. the same media market as mobile, make no mistake this is a political rally designed to boost the roy moore candidacy. >> we're showing up on the screen the president did meet with the bipartisan leaders of congress yest

telling "the l.a. times" that yes he is going to explore other options for his son.s arrested for their season-opening game. the incident led to a war of words between lavar ball and president trump on who god the players freed from charges in china. lauren: do something world. he shoplifted in china. cheryl: let's not accept that. and i was going to try and get comments that reported is going to get his kid in the nba. let's talk about what happened last night. a big comeback for the pittsburgh steelers monday night football. cincinnati bengals late in the game made brutal block. linebacker on top of that the steelers wide receiver at taunting the player after the high hit. take into the locker room for the with a head injury. the final second and steelers kicker nailed a 38-yard field goal. waited 23-20. the nfl suspending vodka cost to you without pay after late as sunday. the new england tight end riveted to the defenseless quarterbacks had. he did apologize for the play after the game. espn reporting manning will be back after the qb bob mackie do has been fired

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l.a. christina bellantoni, assistant managing editor of politics for "los angeles times."start with you. one has to give the president credit. he has managed to use social media, twitter, in particular, to work around the media that he thinks the established media he thinks is against him. many presidents go through this, they think the media is against them. none have had an effect a way of getting their message out otherwise to his credit. >> sure, well you know he is certainly not the first politician to try to go around the media. twitter has allowed him to have this platform. far more than any other president. the thing that is interesting about this. politician tt politicians, hillary clinton. government offices to some extent. you can sort of expect some criticism from the president's twitter feed. but, other world leaders, particularly, unstable dictators may not be the best way to direct your criticism. that's where it is, that, that "boston globe" analysis was fascinating. because he has tweeted more during the final six months of the year than the first six mont