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.
Long Beach police have released body camera footage of a shootout that left a man dead at the end of an hours-long standoff in front of a church in November.
A man who was previously convicted of a 1993 murder at a Lynwood motel was sentenced to state prison for 15 years to life on Friday.
Nearly a week after a car plunged over the side of a steep road in Malibu, authorities say they've found a body.
NYPD divers searched the lake in Central Park on Saturday, looking for the weapon used in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sources say.
Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
Long Beach police have released body camera footage of a shootout that left a man dead at the end of an hours-long standoff in front of a church in November.
A man who was previously convicted of a 1993 murder at a Lynwood motel was sentenced to state prison for 15 years to life on Friday.
Nearly a week after a car plunged over the side of a steep road in Malibu, authorities say they've found a body.
NYPD divers searched the lake in Central Park on Saturday, looking for the weapon used in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sources say.
A chemical spill at the Anheuser-Busch facility in Van Nuys, which produces beer by Budweiser and several other brands, led to an evacuation Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Long Beach police have released body camera footage of a shootout that left a man dead at the end of an hours-long standoff in front of a church in November.
A man who was previously convicted of a 1993 murder at a Lynwood motel was sentenced to state prison for 15 years to life on Friday.
Nearly a week after a car plunged over the side of a steep road in Malibu, authorities say they've found a body.
A chemical spill at the Anheuser-Busch facility in Van Nuys, which produces beer by Budweiser and several other brands, led to an evacuation Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Two people found guilty of committing armed robberies in Los Angeles County, one of them acting as a getaway driver, could face up to life in prison, federal prosecutors said Friday.
Hong Ngoc Nguyen was visiting childhood friends when the suspect allegedly ran a red light and hit her friend's car.
Someone in Huntington Beach is throwing rocks at cars and it's causing a lot of damage and concern.
The 21-year-old suspect faces a maximum sentence in federal prison for the armed robbery spree.
Because of the attack, PIH officials decided to shut their entire network offline, leaving millions without immediate access to their care.
After displaying their Mexican flag proudly for years, a family in Santa Ana has turned to the police after a hate crime suspect stole their banner, defaced their property and threatened them.
It's unclear what prompted the chase to begin.
The crash happened Thursday a little before 8 a.m. on Acacia Avenue near Kirby Street, according to Hemet Police Department officers.
Police say that they arrived to the scene and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
The officer arrested the 40-year-old driver and two 16-year-old passengers after determining that they planned to rob him before finding out he was law enforcement.
The ban went remains in effect at least through Thursday evening.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
The FBI announced Friday night it was offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class John C. Auld, 23, was from Newcastle, England, and died aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7.
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."
"Delay," "deny" and possibly "depose" were written on shell casings and bullets recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A manhunt is continuing for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what authorities said appeared to have been a targeted attack.
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."
Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.
South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
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.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
Marco Rossi had two goals and an assist, Kirill Kaprizov added a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 for their season-high fifth straight win.
Trae Young hit a 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks held on for their sixth straight win, beating the slumping Los Angeles Lakers 134-132.
UCLA transfer guard Charlisse Leger-Walker will sit out the rest of this season for the top-ranked Bruins while continuing to recover from a torn ACL she sustained in January.
Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman has had surgery on his right ankle.
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
SkyCal was over the scene of a crash on the I-10 in South Los Angeles on Saturday evening, which was causing an extensive backup of traffic as crews worked to clear the wreckage from the road.
Homeowners in Encino are living on edge after burglars hit their home twice in the span of a week.
Laurie Perez reports from Long Beach, where an investigation into a police shooting that left a 38-year-old man dead on the steps of a church in November continues. The new footage shows the moments that officers, and the suspect, appear to exchange gunfire.
The crash happened when a police officer crashed on the parade route for the Palm Springs Festival of Lights parade.
For the second straight year, the Los Angeles Chargers are hosting the "Pet-Palooza" pet adoption event in South Los Angeles.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
