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Monday, March 17, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 17, 2025

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Winner of largest Mega Millions jackpot in CA history revealed

The winner of California’s largest Mega Millions jackpot is no longer a mystery. California Lottery officials identified Rosemary Casarotti as the winner of the $1. 269 billion jackpot from the December 27, 2024 draw. They chose to announce today, March 17, Saint Patrick’s Day, which is celebrated as the luckiest day of the year. Lottery officials made the announcement […]

Sunday, March 16, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 16, 2025

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Former Rep. Katie Porter joins race for CA governor

Former Orange County Congresswoman Katie Porter is back on the campaign trail. Last Tuesday, Porter officially announced her candidacy for California governor in 2026. Porter joins a crowded field of candidates that include former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, wealthy Southland entrepreneur Stephen Cloobeck, former State Controller Betty Yee, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, State […]

Thursday, March 13, 2025

By Public News Service Thursday, March 13, 2025

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Research data shows majority of Black women in California face discrimination at work

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. New research finds Black working women still face rampant discrimination in the Golden State. The California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute commissioned a survey of 452 Black women. Almost 60% reported experiencing workplace racism or gender discrimination in the past year. Shakari Byerly, managing partner of EVITARUS Research, […]

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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Winning Mega Millions ticket for nearly $1 million sold in Southland

No one hit the jackpot in Tuesday’s Mega Millions draw, but one lucky ticket, worth nearly $1 million, sold in southern Orange County. The ticket was purchased at United Pacific gas station, 26871 Aliso Creek Road, in Aliso Viejo. It has five of the winning numbers but missed the Mega. That ticket is worth $929,886, according to the California Lottery. […]

Friday, March 7, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 7, 2025

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Lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket hits $30 million jackpot

A SuperLotto Plus ticket sold in California hit the jackpot! The lucky ticket is from the draw on Wednesday, March 5. It is worth $30 million. A market in Northern California sold a ticket that matched all six winning numbers. The big money numbers are 3. 13, 17, 23, 35, and the Mega 24. The jackpot winner has not […]

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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Hundreds march in Sacramento for more education funding

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Several hundred protesters marched to the Capitol building in Sacramento on Tuesday, calling for better funding for education. The event was part of a nationwide day of action sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers. Stephanie Luna, an East Los Angeles Community College student, said she supports Assembly […]

Sunday, February 23, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 23, 2025

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Powerball jackpot jumps to $230 million

The Powerball jackpot is still up for grabs. No ticket came up with the six winning numbers in last night’s draw. The Saturday, February 22, lucky numbers are 7, 18, 22, 50, 65, and the Powerball 15. The jackpot rolled over to $230 million. The next draw is tomorrow, Monday, February 24. Meanwhile, the California Lottery reported several SoCal Scratchers […]

Monday, February 17, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 17, 2025

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Mega Millions ticket for almost $1.5 million sold in the Southland

A Mega Millions ticket sold in the Southland is one sweet and rich Valentine’s Day treat. The ticket had all the winning numbers for the February 14 draw except for the Mega Ball. The ticket is worth $1,499,864!! Someone purchased that ticket at Stater Bros grocery market at 78-630 Highway 111 in La Quinta, a desert town in Riverside County. […]

Monday, February 10, 2025

By Public News Service Monday, February 10, 2025

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Hate crimes still a problem in California

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. State data show that hate-crime reports almost doubled between 2019 and 2023 – so the Civil Rights Division is promoting its new CA vs Hate hotline. Since its launch in May 2023, the hotline has received more than 1,000 reports of hate incidents, but almost none […]