Raising Cane's CEO says he bought 50,000 Mega Millions tickets for employees
Todd Graves promised to split the prize, which as of Monday had risen to $810 million, with all of his employees if any of the tickets win the jackpot.
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Todd Graves promised to split the prize, which as of Monday had risen to $810 million, with all of his employees if any of the tickets win the jackpot.
It's now one of the biggest grand prices ever.
The ticket was sold at Circle D Liquor on Geer Road.
Josh Buster, a 40-year-old chef from West Burlington, asked for five "easy-pick" plays for the April 15 Mega Millions drawing at a convenience store, according to a news release from the Iowa Lottery.
After 40 drawings without a big Powerball winner, a single ticket sold in California matched all six numbers and was the lucky winner of the nearly $700 million jackpot prize, officials said.
On the same day as California fully reopens its economy, 10 vaccinated people won winning $1.5 million each.
Another 15 Californians have won $50,000 for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 - including one person in Sacramento County.
California is starting its own COVID-19 vaccine incentive program that Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes will entice more people to get the shot.
A North Carolina man who was recently diagnosed with stage four liver cancer is planning a dream vacation with his wife thanks to a $250,000 lottery prize.
The jackpot is the third largest in history.
Lottery officials say the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday's drawing has ballooned to an estimated $750 million , which would be the fourth-largest grand lottery prize in U.S. history.
Tonight's winning Powerball numbers have been announced.
Bad news: No one won Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. Good news: Now you have a chance at an even bigger jackpot.
Fantasies of buying 423 castles or 2,143 Ferraris could become reality this week now that the Powerball jackpot has topped half a billion dollars.
No tickets matched Saturday's Powerball drawing.
A man who won a Super Lotto prize in the Caribbean picked up his massive check, while wearing a mask from the movie "Scream."
A Vacaville man was arrested Monday at the Sacramento Lottery office thinking he was cashing in on a big prize, that he reportedly stole from his roommate.
As we head into a new year, some people are dreaming really big, like $425 million big. That's the jackpot amount for the Mega Millions lottery drawing on New Year's Day.
Lottery officials say two tickets have won the estimated $750 million Powerball jackpot.
No one has won the big Powerball prize, so the estimated jackpot now grows to $750 million — potentially the fourth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.
The winner of the largest lottery jackpot in US history may not be in California, but the state wasn't left completely out in the cold.
What would be the first thing you'd buy if you won the Mega Millions jackpot, which as of Friday morning has hit the $1 billion mark?
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $1 billion Friday morning.
The Mega Millions jackpot is getting closer to $1 billion.
Here are some answers for someone holding that prized lottery ticket.
The California Highway Patrol said rescue efforts were underway Saturday morning after a crash in San Joaquin County.
Chain controls were in effect in the Sierra.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.
Today, activists continue working to remove barriers when it comes to voting access for Native American communities a century after citizenship was first achieved.
The man, 61, was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park when a shark bit him. Witnesses told CBS affiliate Hawaii News Now that other surfers helped him swim back to shore.
A Colombian woman has been in a coma for more than a week now after a multi-car crash in Stockton.
A recent routine traffic stop along Interstate 5 in Northern California turned into a massive fentanyl bust.
A Sikh festival considered the largest in the United States just kicked off in Yuba City. With more than 100,000 people expected to attend, there are some concerns of unverified threats.
Friday kicks off open enrollment for Covered California with DACA recipients now open to shop for new plans.
The California Highway Patrol said rescue efforts were underway Saturday morning after a crash in San Joaquin County.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot in the south Sacramento area, police said Wednesday night.
The Sacramento Police Department launched a new high-tech crime-fighting tool that, within 48 hours of its launch, they credit as helping officers solve a robbery in Old Sacramento.
Sacramento police are searching for a suspect after a Chando's Tacos employee was robbed at gunpoint Monday night.
The study underscores Sacramento's potential to significantly enhance the Pac-12's footprint, highlighting its would-be position as the second-largest designated market area and the second-largest economy among conference markets.
More people in California's capital city are opting to use bicycles to minimize their carbon footprint. One nonprofit is working to keep streets safe for bicyclists.
Today, activists continue working to remove barriers when it comes to voting access for Native American communities a century after citizenship was first achieved.
Friday kicks off open enrollment for Covered California with DACA recipients now open to shop for new plans.
The A's will play at least the next three seasons in West Sacramento at the MiLB facility Sutter Health Park.
On Wednesday, actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to explain his feelings about the election and to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket.
Authorities say a man who shot and wounded a police sergeant during what officials called an ambush attack was killed by responding officers over the weekend in Fresno, California.
The Sacramento Kings were able to hold off a late-game push by the Atlanta Hawks, walking out with a 123-115 win Friday night.
Zack Minasian was officially promoted to general manager of the San Francisco Giants Friday, joining the Los Angeles Angels' Perry Minasian to make the brothers both big league GMs.
The San Francisco Giants have reportedly promoted the team's vice president of scouting, Zack Minasian, as the new general manager.
The A's will play at least the next three seasons in West Sacramento at the MiLB facility Sutter Health Park.
Following their incredible run to the 2024 World Series title, the Boys in Blue are ready to celebrate their victory with the Dodger Faithful, announcing a miles-long parade through the streets of downtown Los Angeles.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.
Today, activists continue working to remove barriers when it comes to voting access for Native American communities a century after citizenship was first achieved.
There are similarities between Trump and Biden on long-term armed forces strategy, but the 2024 election shows stark differences in Harris and Trump's view of the military's role.
Friday kicks off open enrollment for Covered California with DACA recipients now open to shop for new plans.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
The CHP captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout confirmed.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
The Call Kurtis team has found that some companies you may already be doing business with may offer streaming for free, or at deeply discounted rates.
During the last few years, the issue for the real estate market in Sacramento was that few homes were for sale. But, that has changed. Inventory is now up. Unfortunately, demand for that residential inventory isn't.
When a Lodi woman went to use the protection plan she purchased, she was told the company was out of business.
The Call Kurtis team is always looking for ways to help you save money. That includes getting haircuts at heavily discounted prices that are worth getting a trim for.
The goal is to attract more women to the profession.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Here are the top plays from week 11 of high school football.
Woodcreek defeats Antelope 33-14 and will face Bear Creek in the semifinals.
Bear Creek defeats West Park 25-13 and will face Woodcreek in the semifinals
Christian Brothers defeats Lodi 39-18 and will face Ponderosa in the semifinals.
Oak Ridge defeats McClatchy 13-6 to move onto a semifinal matchup with Granite Bay.