Next Powerball Jackpot Will Hit Staggering $1.3 Billion (At Least)
That's billion with a B. Like lots of money.
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That's billion with a B. Like lots of money.
Long lines and high hopes were spreading in Hawthorne Saturday morning ahead of an 8 p.m. drawing for a record $900 million Powerball jackpot.
"It's about 1 in 300 million," said Caltech math professor Omer Tamuz.
"The funeral home has had to call the police to make sure there's enough parking for the family and friends that are here," Selvin Sordo said.
The prospect of becoming an overnight millionaire is slimmer than ever, especially after the game was restructured last year.
KCAL9's Peter Daut outlines some facts new millionaires wish they knew before the big check showed up.
Lottery fever is heating up chilly Southern California, as the multi-state Powerball jackpot surged to $700 million, which would be largest in U.S. history.
Mega Millions is at $165 million for Thursday,
Making a fresh start in the new year would be so much easier with $500 million.
At Bluebird Liquors in Hawthorne, sellers rub the bluebird for good luck, cross themselves, even kiss the numbers.
Jorge Cortes drove his father to a South L.A. market, where his father bought him a winning Powerball ticket worth $866,060.
A computer glitch on Monday shut down lottery terminals around the state, preventing gamblers from getting numbers for Powerball and other games.
The jackpot climbs to $185 million for Wednesday's draw.
A Powerball ticket sold at a 7-Eleven convenience store matched five of the six winning numbers and is worth more than $1.2 million, according to California Lottery officials.
A Powerball ticket sold at a Whittier gas station matched five of the six winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing and is worth more than $700,000, lottery officials said.
The winning ticket matched the numbers 2, 11, 22, 9, 23, missing only the Mega Number 12.
The drawing was the 17th since the last time a ticket with all six numbers was sold.
The lucky ticket holder purchased a Powerball ticket at a West LA Vons supermarket.
A man who says he couldn't find his winning $1 million Powerball ticket is speaking out.
A $1 million Powerball winner has one more day to claim his prize, California lottery officials said Wednesday.
A Cypress convenience store is among the California winners Thursday of the $564 million Powerball jackpot, especially since it's the second time it has sold a winning ticket in less than four months.
In Calfornia, three ticket holders had 5/5 tickets (all the numbers but the Powerball.)
Lotto fever has hit the Southland as Wednesday night's jackpot climbed to $500 million.
The Powerball numbers selected Saturday evening were 5, 10, 21, 34, 58 and a Powerball number of 33.
The estimated jackpot for Saturday's draw had been $360 million but brisk sales nationwide have upped the pot to $380 million.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4.
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Cole Young hit two home runs to back eight strong innings from George Kirby as the Seattle Mariners came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Manhattan Beach mother Jennifer Levi went to Sacramento to fight for harsher penalties for DUI drivers after her 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, was killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this year.
One South Bay couple shares how they blend creativity with compassion through their business, Parting Wishes, helping families fulfill their loved ones' wishes.
It may be a construction site right now, but OC Vibe promises to be Southern California's newest hot spot for food and entertainment.
Manhattan Beach mother Jennifer Levi went to Sacramento to fight for harsher penalties for DUI drivers after her 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, was killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this year.
Investigators said the man was driving more than 112 mph when he crashed into the LAPD sergeant's patrol SUV.
The California State Legislature is set to vote this week on SB 1090, which, if approved, would temporarily block certain housing density laws that allow split lots and multi-unit construction on single-family lots.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a fight involving multiple people outside of the apartments in the 19100 block of Bryant Street early Sunday morning.
Manhattan Beach mother Jennifer Levi went to Sacramento to fight for harsher penalties for DUI drivers after her 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, was killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this year.
One South Bay couple shares how they blend creativity with compassion through their business, Parting Wishes, helping families fulfill their loved ones' wishes.
Investigators said the man was driving more than 112 mph when he crashed into the LAPD sergeant's patrol SUV.
The California State Legislature is set to vote this week on SB 1090, which, if approved, would temporarily block certain housing density laws that allow split lots and multi-unit construction on single-family lots.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a fight involving multiple people outside of the apartments in the 19100 block of Bryant Street early Sunday morning.
It may be a construction site right now, but OC Vibe promises to be Southern California's newest hot spot for food and entertainment.
An Orange County airport worker met a woman who raised more than $170,000 for him after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
A team of Rady Children's Hospital oncology nurses in Orange County is using their own set of personal experiences with cancer to help inspire their patients as they face the toughest battles of their lives.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
The shooting happened in an unincorporated community known as North Shore at around 12:10 a.m., according to Riverside County deputies.
Deputies said that the incident appears to have been an "apparent suicide pact."
The Friends of Big Bear Valley told CBS LA that Sandy, the female eaglet, appeared to land on another tree and is near her mother, Jackie.
An investigation is underway in San Bernardino County after human remains were discovered on a recently purchased Apple Valley property, according to deputies.
Crews said that the fire was 50% contained as of Sunday morning.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
A U.S. Marine from Minnesota has been declared dead after he was reported missing from a ship off the coast of Southern California, according to military officials.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4.
Cole Young hit two home runs to back eight strong innings from George Kirby as the Seattle Mariners came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Freddie Freeman drew a tiebreaking, bases-loaded walk off suddenly wild Michael King in the fifth inning and Mookie Betts followed with a two-run single for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 to take two of three.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Police say that the 79-year-old Agoura Hills woman was walking on the sidewalk when she was struck by the Tesla.
Karen "Doc" Halligan, a veterinarian and author, joins the studio to discuss ways people can keep their pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks.
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Hunter Sowards reports from Boyle Heights, where she speaks with Boyle Heights residents who are still forced to deal with the putrid stench of spoiled food and a rodent infestation after the Lineage warehouse fire.
Manhattan Beach mother Jennifer Levi went to Sacramento to fight for harsher penalties for DUI drivers after her 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, was killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this year. Tom Wait reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
