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How did 2 tickets sold at the same California gas station win the Mega Millions jackpot?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:27 GMT

It's not unheard of for there to be two (or three) tickets that win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot. Usually, those split tickets are sold in separate states, like the $502 million Mega Millions jackpot hit by tickets in California and Florida last year. But the most recent Mega Millions jackpot win, a $394 million prize hit over the weekend, was even more uncommon.A Chevron station in Encino, California, sold not one, but two winning tickets that matched all six numbers in Friday night’s drawing including the gold Mega Ball, according to a press release from lottery officials.  What should you do after winning the lottery? So how did this happen?"We won’t know exactly how this happened until the prize is claimed," Carolyn Becker, deputy director of public affairs for the California Lottery said in a press release. “There are any number of explanations; perhaps one person wanted to try their luck on two different rows for whatever reason, or maybe a couple of buddies wan...

Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Norco City Hall, nearby businesses

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:27 GMT

Norco City Hall and nearby businesses in the 2800 block of Clark Avenue were evacuated due to a bomb threat Tuesday morning. Deputies were dispatched to the area shortly before 7:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a bomb threat, Riverside County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Vickers confirmed. The City of Norco asked people to avoid the area during the incident. "Clark Avenue between Fourth Street and Market Street around Norco City Hall is closed due to law enforcement activity. Avoid the area until further notice," a post on the City's Facebook page read.All of the businesses were deemed safe and the evacuations were lifted following a sweep by the Sheriff's Hazardous Device Team, Vickers said. No information was released about what was found, if anything, during the sweep. The investigation is ongoing, Vickers said.

The LEAGUE: Where LA’s Creative Community Come Together for More Than Basketball

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:27 GMT

In the heart of Los Angeles, a unique convergence of industry leaders and tastemakers takes place every week at SRGN Studios. The occasion? A high-profile, invite-only basketball league that has transcended the realm of sports, becoming a cultural phenomenon since its inaugural season last year.Orchestrated by Dominic “The Shoe Surgeon” Ciambrone and by the league commissioner Ron Abaekobe, THE LEAGUE has become a haven for leaders and creatives across music, fashion, design, and sports, transforming into a cultural utopia that goes beyond the boundaries of a typical sports league.THE LEAGUE, held at SRGN Studios, offers an immersive experience that goes far beyond the basketball court. Attendees are treated to a stunning open bar area, a professionally designed court, private VIP booths with bottle service for an elevated viewing experience, a sneaker customizing station, various local brand activations such as Ganga Tattoo and Flowershop as well as a variety of food tr...

Susan Alice Johnson-Cline Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash on Highway 29 [Lake County, CA]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:27 GMT

57-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash near Central Park RoadLAKE COUNTY, CA (December 8, 2023) – Early Friday night, Susan Alice Johnson-Cline was killed in a pedestrian crash on Highway 29.The fatal collision occurred shortly after 6:15 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the highway, just south of Central Park Road.According to the report, a northbound 2020 Tesla Model S hit the female pedestrian for reasons under investigation.Responding medical personnel transported the pedestrian to Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.Moreover, police temporarily shut down the roadway to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Later, the authorities identified the deceased pedestrian as 57-year-old Susan Alice Johnson-Cline.Police are working to determine if alcohol contributed to the incident. Lake County Officials will provide more information about the crash once available.May the loving memories of your loved one and the love of ...

Eddy Jette and Raj Saxena’s GyftHint: Making Gifting Special & Joyful Just in Time for the Holidays

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:27 GMT

Raise your hand if you have experienced running around at the eleventh hour, panicking, scouring the store for a gift for someone special. Maybe you put it off, not because you didn’t care, but because you have no idea what to get that special person. Or maybe you shopped for weeks only to come up empty-handed. You even asked them what they would like, and they told you, ‘Nothing.’ And, of course, you settle for gifting something that gets returned, donated, or worse, added to a landfill.Most of us would raise our hands and knowingly shake our heads! Fortunately, with GyftHint, those experiences are behind us. The founders at GyftHint have created a disruptive gifting marketplace that anyone with any smartphone can use to remove all those stresses and more, making gift-giving and gift-receiving once again what they should be: SPECIAL and JOYFUL.The inspirationThe inspiration for this genius platform came from Co-founder and CEO Eddy Jette’s own experiences wi...

Walking on the Journey of Self-Love With Nadia “Cher” Major

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:27 GMT

It’s 2023, and it seems as though the worst has passed. We’ve seen a time when we’ve been locked inside our homes in isolation, away from everything and everyone. However, we are still dealing with the after-effects; our economy is spiraling down, jobs are at stake, the health industry is facing staffing shortages, and much more.But finally, it seems as though nature is healing, isn’t it?What if you were told that an even greater epidemic was lying within? One that has been wreaking havoc on teenagers and adults all the same?This epidemic may not directly affect the body, but it impacts something much more vulnerable— the mind.Body dysmorphia is gaining traction with every swipe and double tap-like on screens controlling our lives. We are caught in a loop of instant gratification as we assess our self-worth regarding standardized depictions of supermodels on magazine covers and the “perfect” lives people display on their social media.The result? T...

Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident on Kietzke Lane [Reno, NV]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:27 GMT

Motorcyclist Fatally Struck in Deadly Collision on Vassar StreetRENO, NV (December 12, 2023) – One rider died Wednesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on Kietzke Lane and Vassar Street.Emergency personnel arrived at the location on December 6th at approximately 4:30 p.m. Details leading up to the incident are currently unclear, but preliminary reports suggest a collision between a vehicle and a motorcyclist in the vicinity.Upon arrival, members of the Reno Police, Reno Fire, and REMSA discovered the motorcyclist incapacitated on the ground in critical condition. The injured rider was transported by first responders to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.Law enforcement has not yet disclosed the victim’s identity.Concurrently, the driver involved in the incident remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation. Initial assessments do not attribute the collision to speed or impairment. The Reno Police Department’s Major Acc...

Getting Around LA: 5 Transport Trends in Los Angeles

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:27 GMT

Los Angeles is known for a lot of things — beautiful scenery, iconic attractions, sunny weather, and all the glamor of Hollywood. Unfortunately, not everything about LA’s reputation is positive — it’s also known for legendarily bad traffic. In a recent study, Los Angeles took the award for the #1 most congested city in the world when it comes to traffic, and it consistently ranks as one of the highest on lists of the worst traffic in America.One prominent reason for this chronic congestion is the lack of mass transportation in the City of Angels. Los Angeles is a driving town; historically speaking, it’s difficult to get around without a car, and every car on the road makes traffic that much worse. But with increasing concern about climate change and road safety come fresh consideration given to alternative forms of transportation. Here are a few emerging trends that may reshape the way people think of getting around in LA.Public TransportationWhile the...

Season-ending Bay Area News Group high school football rankings, plus early Top 5 for 2024

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:27 GMT

For the third consecutive year, Serra is the No. 1 team in the Bay Area News Group’s season-ending football rankings.The Padres beat the best teams in Northern California (De La Salle, Folsom) and captured West Catholic Athletic League and Central Coast Section Open Division championships before losing to juggernaut Mater Dei-Santa Ana 35-0 on Saturday in the CIF Open Division state title game.De La Salle finished second in the rankings, followed by Pittsburg, San Ramon Valley and Los Gatos.Only two teams in the Top 25 ended the season with a win – Acalanes, which won Division 3-AA state championship, and Liberty, which because of a flaw in the North Coast Section’s playoff format missed the postseason despite winning seven games. Liberty’s resume included a 66-12 loss to San Ramon Valley but only a 35-34 loss to Los Gatos.MML: Time to fix broken CIF Open Division championship gameAcalanes rose three more spots to No. 6.We also have our early Top 5 for 2024 underneath the final Top ...

Pac-12 stock report: Arizona’s dollar-for-dollar wins, the Heisman tilt, Oregon’s new QB and Riley’s defensive upgrades

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:27 GMT

Commentary on Pac-12 developments on and off the field …Rising: Arizona’s booming Big TwoThese are heady days in Tucson, at least for the competitive slice of Arizona athletics.The Wildcats are one of five schools to place both of their major revenue generators in the top 25. Their football team was No. 14 in the final CFP rankings, while the men’s basketball team currently sits atop the AP poll.The other four schools with teams in both are Oklahoma, Tennessee, Clemson and Texas.All five have made ample use of the transfer portal, but two aspects of Arizona’s prominence are notable:1) At the time of their appointments, coaches Jedd Fisch (football) and Tommy Lloyd (basketball) were career assistants with no ties to the university.The other four schools have their two key leadership positions filled with coaches who either knew the school or had previous experience in the hot seat.Arizona took a degree of risk with both Fisch and Lloyd and came out of the hiri...