Southland

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Two CA lottery players miss $58 million jackpot by one number

Lottery/SuperLottoPlus—   Over the weekend, two California lottery ticket holders missed the SuperLotto Plus jackpot of $58 million by only one number. Their tickets had all of the winning numbers for last Saturday’s grand prize except for the Mega. Each ticket is worth $20,600, according to the California Lottery. Both tickets were bought in the Southland. One at the 7-Eleven, […]
Thursday, September 10, 2026

Two California tickets each win more than $20,000 in SuperLotto Plus

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus—   Two California tickets missed a $53 million jackpot by one number: the Mega. It happened in Last night’s SuperLotto Plus draw. Two tickets with five of the winning numbers are each worth $20,582, according to the California Lottery. Here are all the winning numbers for the Wednesday, September 9 draw: 9, 24, 28, 34, 41, and the […]
Wednesday, September 9, 2026

HIV stigmas persist despite advancements in treatment and prevention

USA/HIV—   By Zamone Perez, producer, Alabama News Service, bureau of Public News Service.   Despite major strides in HIV treatment and prevention, a new report shows a large portion of the country lacks awareness of these medical advances. The “State of HIV Stigma” report by the Los Angeles-based LGBTQ+ rights organization GLAAD found that fewer Americans feel comfortable around family […]
Tuesday, August 25, 2026

LA County Health Officials issue warnings about dangerous temperatures

Southland/Weather— For Immediate Release: August 24, 2026 Extreme Heat Warning: High Temperatures Expected Across Parts of Los Angeles County   The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions are forecast to impact the region. Residents should check their specific neighborhood conditions […]
Thursday, August 13, 2026

In a rare move, SuperLotto Plus jackpot climbs to $46 million

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus—     The SuperLotto Plus game has hit a dry spell. No jackpot winner in last night’s draw… for the 39th consecutive time. Therefore, the jackpot rolled over to $46 million. However, three players in the Golden State did get lucky with tickets that picked five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega. Each of those tickets […]
Monday, August 10, 2026

Measles exposure warning for Universal Studios Hollywood

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– […]
Saturday, August 1, 2026

Major heat wave with dangerous temperatures this weekend

Weather/Heat Wave—   If you’re out and about this weekend in the San Fernando Valley, the best place to hang out is under a shady umbrella, preferably with a tall cold drink. Upper 90s and triple digits expected today in the valleys and throughout the Southland. Bottom line, it’s going to be scorching in SoCal. An extreme heat warning for […]
Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Heat wave bakes SoCal and ignites dangerous temperatures

Weather/SoCal Heat Wave—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   This week is the hottest of the year in SoCal so far, and health experts are cautioning residents to limit outdoor activity, seek shade, and drink plenty of water to protect themselves. Temperatures in the Southern California desert are expected to approach […]