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Mega Millions estimated jackpot nears $1 billion, at $910 million
There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners since April 18.
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There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners since April 18.
If it goes unclaimed, the prize money will instead go directly to public school funding.
She says she accidentally purchased the winning ticket after a stranger bumped into her.
California Lottery officials say a ticket sold at Plum Canyon Shell, 19161 Skyline Ranch Road, matched all six numbers – including the Mega number – in Saturday's drawing. The numbers drawn were 1, 11, 27, 31, and 36, and the Mega number was 22.
California lottery officials warned players and retailers on Monday against using app-based and online lottery ticket resellers and courier delivery services.
A Mega Millions ticket matching five of the numbers in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing – but missing the Mega number – was sold at Jerry's Liquor, 11010 Saticoy St. in Sun Valley.
The California Lottery says a winning SuperLotto Plus ticket worth $26 million was sold at the ARCO AM/PM at 10602 E. Imperial Highway in Norwalk on Nov. 14, 2020.
California's state auditor says the California Lottery owes school a whopping $36 million.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's officials say the lottery ticket thefts happened at two separate San Dimas locations, just hours apart, on Jan. 22.
Wednesday's draw will be worth at least $750 million.
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to a whopping $868 million for Friday night's drawing.
The jackpot, which could climb throughout the day, is the fifth-largest in the multi-state game's history.
No tickets were sold with all six numbers for Tuesday night's multi-state Mega Millions lottery, so Friday's jackpot has grown to $433 million.
A lot of people dream about taking off when they hit it big. But when Rick Knudsen, of Calimesa, won $180 million in the Mega Millions in 2014, he just moved across town and started a family business.
Tonight's SuperLotto a mere $64 million -- still not too shabby.
For the first time ever, both Powerball and Mega Millions have reached more than $300 million at the same time.
An "unknown amount" of California Lottery tickets were stolen early Tuesday morning in a break-in at a Garden Grove market.
The California Lottery Commission denied the prize money after it discovered the ticket was purchased by Ward Thomas' 16-year-old son.
One of the alleged criminals is still on the loose.
Insiders say it's not the first time that people have been paid when investigators say they shouldn't have.
The weather has gotten cooler, but Southern California is heating up with lottery fever as the jackpot for Tuesday night's drawing of the Mega Millions grows to $449 million.
This holiday weekend could bring true independence to a lucky Mega Millions or Powerball player – especially for someone who plays both!
The Mega Millions lottery game has reached it fourth highest amount all time and is tied for the 12th-largest jackpot in U.S. history, being estimated at around $390M.
Powerball fever is heating up in Southern California.
Lottery officials say the Powerball jackpot has soared to $314 million for Saturday's drawing, raising the possibility of another billion-dollar jackpot.
At least one person was killed after a shooting at the Fashion Island Mall in Newport Beach.
Los Angeles city and county fire crews are working to contain a brush fire in the area of Hansen Dam.
A man was arrested in the alleged theft of Bitcoin mining computers worth about $579,000, Los Angeles police say.
An accompanying Italian village joins the1930-built ship where visitors can enjoy a bit of Italy with art, exhibitions, music and cuisine.
The attorney for a lead Los Angeles County prosecutor facing 11 felony charges said Monday that she's innocent.
The pair of rookies will be introduced at the team's training center in El Segundo on Tuesday morning.
At least one person was killed after a shooting at the Fashion Island Mall in Newport Beach.
Los Angeles city and county fire crews are working to contain a brush fire in the area of Hansen Dam.
A man was arrested in the alleged theft of Bitcoin mining computers worth about $579,000, Los Angeles police say.
An accompanying Italian village joins the1930-built ship where visitors can enjoy a bit of Italy with art, exhibitions, music and cuisine.
Los Angeles city and county fire crews are working to contain a brush fire in the area of Hansen Dam.
A man was arrested in the alleged theft of Bitcoin mining computers worth about $579,000, Los Angeles police say.
An accompanying Italian village joins the1930-built ship where visitors can enjoy a bit of Italy with art, exhibitions, music and cuisine.
The attorney for a lead Los Angeles County prosecutor facing 11 felony charges said Monday that she's innocent.
"The substitute motion seeks to urgently increase security services around our houses of worship and religious institutions no matter the denomination so that our communities are better prepared to respond to acts of violence or hate," Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky said.
At least one person was killed after a shooting at the Fashion Island Mall in Newport Beach.
The resolution also urges President Joe Biden to declare the Tustin Hangar fire a national emergency.
An investigation was underway Sunday after a 20-year-old man was fatally shot in Santa Ana.
Orange County investigators need help finding the person who started several fires in San Juan Capistrano.
Sam Woodward admitted to stabbing Bernstein multiple times in 2018, but has pleaded not guilty to murder with an enhancement for a hate crime.
Police identified three of four people killed in a crash that ended a high-speed pursuit in Upland as teenagers.
Maria Martinez Lomeli, 74, was ejected from the backseat of a Kia Sorento when the driver lost control and veered into the center divider of I-15 on Sunday afternoon.
The massive fire engulfed the home early Monday morning in the 24600 block of Conejo Drive.
Police arrived to the intersection of N. Indian Canyon Drive and Garnet Avenue to find two males dead inside of a car and another man with "self-inflicted injuries" a short distance away on Sunday afternoon.
Investigators are working to determine what caused the car to veer off the road and end up nearly 350 feet down the hillside early Monday morning.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
Lawyers involved with Jan. 6 prosecutions are focused on the date when the window to bring charges against defendants will close.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
Forecasters warned Hurricane Beryl could bring "life-threatening winds and storm surge" to Jamaica.
Hurricane Beryl set off watches and warnings while tearing through the Caribbean.
Lawyers involved with Jan. 6 prosecutions are focused on the date when the window to bring charges against defendants will close.
It's a welcome number for the candidate, who caused widespread concern among Democrats after his debate performance
With just hours to spare, Democratic legislators announced Sunday night an agreement on a Prop 47 reform initiative they plan to put on a ballot.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Monday that there was a "concerning increase" of mpox, or monkeypox, cases that have been reported in the last two weeks.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
The California Supreme Court has removed a measure from the state's November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes.
Colorado wants to welcome more celebrities and movie stars to the Front Range. The state submitted a proposal to host the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder starting in 2027.
California has fined Amazon a total of $5.9 million, alleging the e-commerce giant worked warehouse employees so hard that it put their safety at risk.
The pair of rookies were introduced at the team's training center in El Segundo on Tuesday.
Promising wing Max Christie is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers with a four-year, $32 million contract, according to CBS Sports.
Paul George agreed early Monday to leave the Los Angeles Clippers and sign a $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Joel Embiid.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs, and the San Francisco Giants hit 10 doubles to rout the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 in front of a sellout crowd of 40,428 at Oracle Park.
Justyn-Henry Malloy hit an inside-the-park homer in the fourth inning, Carson Kelly added a three-run homer and the Detroit Tigers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Over a month ahead of their scheduled stop in Colorado, Neil Young and Crazy Horse canceled their entire tour, which includes the show scheduled for July 31 at Fiddler's Green.
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Alec Baldwin's attorneys say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him for the "Rust" shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins should be dismissed.
Food writer Kevin Pang and his dad, Jeffrey, explore their Asian heritage as hosts of a YouTube cooking show for America's Test Kitchen, and as co-authors of "A Very Chinese Cookbook."
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
Los Angeles County firefighters were battling a brush fire burning near Hansen Dam, keeping the blaze contained within perimeter lines drawn around it.
Neighbors watched as a bear climbed up trees in Chatsworth. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
A bear climbing trees in Chatsworth finally came down with the aid of tranquilizers.
Dalton Knecht and Bronny James discuss joining the team with head coach JJ Redick sharing reasons for his draft picks.
Events at the July 4th Rose Bowl Stadium celebration will feature soccer, bands, and the biggest fireworks show on the West Coast.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.