Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Lottery/Powerball— The Powerball jackpot of $905 million rolled over and is now at least $1 billion. That’s lottery fever terroritory. In last night’s draw, no one ticket had all six of the winning numbers. However, three tickets did have all of those numbers except the Powerball. One bought in the Southland is worth, $1,478,686 according to the Calfiornia Lottery. That […]
Monday, August 10, 2026
USA/Wildfires— By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. People who want to make an easy buck will wager a bet on just about anything. Now, some hope to profit by betting on when the next wildfire will occur, and a group of lawmakers is alarmed. Prediction platforms such as Polymarket and […]
Monday, August 10, 2026
Health/Measles— Los Angeles County Health Officials are warning the public about a person who was infected with Measles while visiting a popular entertainment amusement park in Universal City. The case was investigated recently by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The investigation concluded the infected person was at Universal Studios Hollywood Sunday, July 26, 2026, for several hours– […]
Friday, August 7, 2026
Lottery/Millionaires— Two Southland lottery players have scratched their way to becoming millionaires. They both hit it big playing the Red Carpet Riches Scratchers. Each player won the top prize of $2 million, according to a press release from the California Lottery. Juan Ortiz picked up his lucky Scratchers at a 7-Eleven in Gardena, at 1151 West Redondo Beach Blvd. Also, […]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Lottery/Winners— Two California lottery players used their love of words to become new millionaires. They hit the top prize in the Crossword Xtreme Scratchers game. Each player recently picked up a cool $7 million, according to California Lottery officials in a press release. This Scratchers is a little pricey, $30. However, you can score big money playing this Scratchers […]
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Lottery/Powerball— That huge Powerball jackpot is getting even larger! No ticket scored all six winning numbers in last night’s draw. However, several had five of the lucky numbers. Three of those big-money tickets were bought in the Golden State, and each is worth $809,204, according to the California Lottery. One of the big-money Powerball tickets was purchased in the […]
Monday, July 27, 2026
BUSINESS/Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Hits Major Snag— SAG-AFTRA comes out against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Last Saturday, the union’s national board adopted a resolution opposing the controversial deal. In a news release, SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said, “Our members have every right to expect that the government will do thorough regulatory oversight when a deal of this magnitude takes place. […]
Friday, July 24, 2026
Sports/LeBron James— William Shakespeare wrote, “parting is such sweet sorrow.” That is definitely the case with LeBron James’ decision not to finish out his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron gave the purple and gold eight incredible years. Sweet. However, about a month ago, James, through his agent, disclosed he would not be a Laker next season, but […]
Thursday, July 23, 2026
USA/Film Production in New Mexico— By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. New Mexico’s high tax incentives meant to lure film production crews are paying off, even in remote and rural communities. After reaching a high mark in 2022, the state’s film industry took a hit beginning in 2023 due to two […]
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Lottery/Mega Millions— No one scored the Mega Millions jackpot last night, but a Southland ticket holder came pretty close. A ticket sold in a Palmdale gas station and mini mart at 2680 East Palmdale Blvd matched five of the winning numbers, but missed the Mega. That ticket has a base value of $3,663,321, but because it included a multiplier of […]
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Lottery/Super Lotto Plus— The SuperLotto Plus jackpot from last night’s draw went unclaimed, but two local ticketholders did win a bundle. The lucky players are holding tickets with five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega Ball. The California Lottery says each of those tickets is worth $18,952. Not a bad investment on a SuperLotto Plus ticket that […]
Friday, July 17, 2026
Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— The SuperLotto Plus jackpot has climbed to at least $38 million. Meanwhile, a ticket from last Wednesday’s draw is giving someone reason to whoop it up this weekend. The ticket missed hitting the jackpot by one number -the Mega. The California Lottery says it’s worth $37,705. The lucky ticket was sold at the ABC Market & Deli, […]