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The Unmaking of the Republican Majority

The Republican calamity continues. As I write, the House is still without a speaker more than two weeks after Kevin McCarthy was deposed by Rep. Matt Gaetz’s band of political arsonists. Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan hasn’t yet persuaded, cajoled, enticed or threatened his way to 217 votes. He may not get there.It will be ironic if Mr. Jordan wins: The founder of the House GOP’s Freedom Caucus must then become the unifier in chief. A man who during 16 years in Congress has never passed a bill would have to become a master legislator. A politician who gained power by bullying others would have to learn to persuade and energize them. He would find quickly that making demands in Washington has limits—as does anyone stuck with the speaker’s job.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights ...

Jimmy Swims 4th annual event at Lake Arrowhead raises money for cancer research at UCLA

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 4:52AMLAKE ARROWHEAD, Calif. (KABC) -- It's difficult to believe what Jimmy Sanders has endured - yet he continues to inspire with his infectious warmth and positivity.The avid swimmer is the founder of Jimmy Swims. On Saturday Sept. 2, the organization holds its fourth annual swim across Lake Arrowhead to raise money for cancer research.Sanders was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2012. Over time it spread to his lungs and he's undergone multiple rounds of treatments, including having part of his lung removed.His first swim across the lake was just a personal challenge for himself, witnessed by a few of his friends. But the event soon grew as he welcomed the Lake Arrowhead community to participate. By last year, he had more than 80 join him.Those who aren't avid ...

Sacramento-area restaurants raise money for Maui relief efforts

As relief and recovery efforts continue for those affected by the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Northern California businesses are trying to help.Kau Kau, a relatively new Hawaiian restaurant in Sacramento, is offering a limited-edition special cocktail right now called the Sake Spritzer. Kau Kau owner Amanda Bridger said $2 from every purchase of the drink would go to the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. In the past week, more than 100 Sake Spritzers were sold.“It’s gratifying to hear that in our own little, tiny way, we can help in a meaningful way for those people who are really impacted by the fires,” Bridger said. "We're happy to help out wherever we can."Bridger has family members who live in Hawaii, including Maui, so the devastation caused by the r...