$343M And $440M Jackpots Tempt Lottery Players
Lottery players have a chance at winning two giant jackpots that together amount to nearly $800 million.
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Lottery players have a chance at winning two giant jackpots that together amount to nearly $800 million.
You've got two ways to win more than $300 million this week. But the odds of winning either lottery aren't as good as they used to be.
The estimated Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $454 million, making it potentially the 7th largest lottery jackpot in the U.S.
California Lottery officials say they have had a winning year with annual ticket sales surpassing $5 billion for the first time in the state lottery's 30-year history.
A Powerball ticket sold at a store in San Bernardino County matches all six numbers in this weekend's drawing to win $60 million.
A cookie didn't just tell a Northern California woman's fortune, it won her one.
The holders of two lucky tickets purchased states apart awoke to good news Wednesday: They will split a Mega Millions jackpot of $414 million, the third-largest prize in the game's history.
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.
It's the ultimate fantasy: Walk into a store, plunk down a dollar, and with nothing but luck - really extraordinary luck - you win a giant lottery.
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 Modesto man is one of eight so far to claim $227,955 after matching five of the numbers in Friday's record Mega Millions jackpot.
Who won the Mega Millions jackpot? Unfortunately, they're not in California, according to lottery officials. Our sister station in Baltimore, WJZ, reports a jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Baltimore County.
A loophole allows EBT cardholders to buy lottery tickets with one swipe.
The Mega Millions jackpot has now skyrocketed to an estimated $640 million for Friday's drawing.
With tomorrow's Mega Millions jackpot at a world record $540 million dollars, lots of people are getting in on the action.
The Mega Millions jackpot is now at $540 million for Friday's drawing, a new world record.
With news that no one won Tuesday night's $363 million jackpot, the Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow. It's now at $500 million, the largest jackpot in U.S. history.
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.
No winner for the Mega Millions jackpot last week means more money is up for grabs tomorrow.
It's getting bigger! Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot is $290 million.
Friday nights Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to grow to over $200 million after no on picked the correct numbers in Tuesday's drawing.
Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot is up to $171 million. It's the largest jackpot yet in 2012.
As thunderstorms move through the Sacramento area, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District says there are scattered outages.
A deadly shooting in a remote area of Nevada County Saturday afternoon is being investigated as a homicide, deputies said.
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Californians could see thousands more lightning strikes as more thunderstorms are expected throughout the weekend. The NWS advises people, if "thunder roars, go indoors."
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As thunderstorms move through the Sacramento area, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District says there are scattered outages.
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Californians could see thousands more lightning strikes as more thunderstorms are expected throughout the weekend. The NWS advises people, if "thunder roars, go indoors."
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Thousands of fans descended into Adventist Health Arena for game two of the NBA G League Finals on Friday.
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John Carlson scored three goals for the first hat trick of his 17-year NHL career, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped their six-game losing streak with an emphatic 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds but didn't get to compete against rival and pal Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Thursday night.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
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San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
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A spring system is bringing rounds of rain and thunderstorms to Northern California and continues through the weekend, including bringing snow to the Sierra.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Carmela Karcher reports.
Sacramento police said a suspect remains at large after a deadly shooting at Natomas High School on Friday.
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