Southern California Man Sues Over Denial Of Lottery Winnings
A man who was denied a $5 million lottery jackpot because his teenage son bought the ticket is suing the California Lottery Commission.
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A man who was denied a $5 million lottery jackpot because his teenage son bought the ticket is suing the California Lottery Commission.
The owner of a Southern California liquor store says he feels blessed for selling the winning Powerball ticket and does not know which of his customers won the jackpot.
Powerball players apparently will have a chance to win the 10th largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
A Rocklin couple says their Powerball payout is stuck between state agencies and no one could say when they'd get their winnings.
If none of the claims pan out, it will be the largest unclaimed prize in California Lottery history and the money will go to the state's schools.
Traverso says about 350 out of 22,000 stores were affected, some for as long as five hours, but the problem was resolved by late Monday afternoon.
The Play at the Pump program allows people to use a credit or debit card to play several lotto games without ever stepping into the gas station.
Play At The Pump allows customers to buy Quick Pick tickets from the pump with a credit or debit card, rather than stopping inside a convenience store to buy tickets.
The California Lottery wants to make it easier for you to buy tickets by making them available through a device all of us use.
More people are playing California's lottery after years of decline because more money is being pumped back into the prize pool and that has increased the jackpots.
California Lottery officials say the second of two winners of the $636 million Mega Millions jackpot has come forward to claim the prize.
While the identity of the person who purchased one of two Mega Millions lottery winning tickets is a mystery, lottery officials said Friday that big prize winners often delay coming forward until after getting advice.
The San Jose store owner who sold a winning ticket for the Mega Millions jackpot says he expects the news to boost his business.
Two lucky winning tickets were sold in Tuesday's near-record $636 million Mega Millions drawing: one at a tiny newsstand in Atlanta, and the other more than 2,000 miles away in California.
A Powerball ticket worth $487,000 was sold at a West Sacramento gas station.
A ticket sold in an Orangevale 7-Eleven store hit it big in the Mega Millions drawing Friday night, matching five of six numbers. That means the lucky buyer who paid $1 is holding a ticket worth $427,749.
A simple scratch satisfies the itch as a local lottery player hits the Christmas jackpot.
It's too late for California residents to try to cash in on this week's $588 million Powerball jackpot, but state lottery commissioners voted Thursday to start selling tickets for the game next year.
For more than five months — while Julie Cervera struggled to pay a $600 electrical bill, feed her family and keep the cable company from shutting off her service because she couldn't pay — she was a millionaire without knowing it.
Hoping to win the $363 million jackpot Tuesday night, Lotto players were flocking to Obrien's Market in Modesto after the store sold a lucky ticket last week.
While no ticket sold in California matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's Mega Millions draw, three tickets did match five of the six numbers, including one ticket sold in Yuba City.
The jackpot for tonight's multi-state Mega Millions lottery draw has jumped from $330 million to $355 million.
Henry Bolte hit his first career home run and the Athletics went deep five more times at Las Vegas Ballpark in a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
A vehicle crashed into a building in Stockton on Tuesday, sending two children participating in a dance class to the hospital, officials said.
Several families have secured shelter while advocates say others remain unhoused a week after the City of Sacramento transitioned from its Motel Shelter Program to an Emergency Shelter Vouchers for Families program.
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that happened near Hagginwood Park in North Sacramento earlier this year.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley and Democratic candidate Dr. Richard Pan have advanced in the race for California's redrawn 6th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Henry Bolte hit his first career home run and the Athletics went deep five more times at Las Vegas Ballpark in a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
A Modesto home caught fire after a car crashed into it early Tuesday morning, leaving one person dead, firefighters said.
A vehicle crashed into a building in Stockton on Tuesday, sending two children participating in a dance class to the hospital, officials said.
Several families have secured shelter while advocates say others remain unhoused a week after the City of Sacramento transitioned from its Motel Shelter Program to an Emergency Shelter Vouchers for Families program.
An arrest has been made after a man was killed in a weekend shooting at an Arden-Arcade business, officials said on Tuesday.
A Citrus Heights man has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing that happened this week in Sacramento, officials said on Thursday.
A man has been charged with bringing an explosive device into Sacramento International Airport, federal prosecutors announced.
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley and Democratic candidate Dr. Richard Pan have advanced in the race for California's redrawn 6th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for potential public safety power shutoffs.
Three U.S. citizens, including two California residents, have been arrested by the FBI in connection with an alleged plot to support ISIS.
A series of offshore earthquakes shook near California's North Coast early Wednesday morning.
A massive search effort is ongoing for a man missing since Memorial Day weekend in the Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe.
Democratic Rep. Adam Gray and Republican Kevin Lincoln will advance in the June 2 primary for California's 13th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Henry Bolte hit his first career home run and the Athletics went deep five more times at Las Vegas Ballpark in a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker homered, Gage Jump worked 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-0 to avoid a series sweep.
Yordan Alvarez hit a grand slam for his 22nd home run, leading the Houston Astros to a 13-2 victory over the Athletics.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
A new analysis warns a proposed FEMA overhaul by a Trump-appointed panel would limit access to disaster aid for survivors, shifting the burden to state and local agencies amid hurricane season.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided.
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has surpassed political newcomer Spencer Pratt in the race for L.A. mayor after trailing by nearly 6% on election night.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A West Park High School sophomore is celebrating the end of the school year and a second chance at life after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest during band class last month.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
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A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol 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 said.
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After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
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Both children suffered injuires from debris created by the collision, officials said.
The fire was a result of an escaped controlled burn in the area.
Conor McGill reports.
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