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California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation
With high winds driving the flames, the fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 10,000 acres by 10 p.m. that night, according to the California ... a.m. That kept it in check," he said.
A text from a co-worker reminded a man to check his lottery ticket. He then won $1.2M.
A lighthearted text from a co-worker led a man to learn that he had won $1.2 million after playing the California lottery.
Sacramento Bee3d
Lottery player goes to claim $1,000 prize in California — and learns it’s much more
Lottery officials told the man he’d missed a few zeroes. Getty Images/iStockphoto A California man planned to cash in a winning lottery scratcher for $1,000 to help pay his rent — until he ...
Coworker’s joking text makes California man realize his $1.2 million lottery win
This article has been updated to correct the location of the winning ticket. The California Lottery announced Tuesday that a Mega Millions player only realized he bought a ...
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Lottery jackpots could soon be easier to win in California — but at a higher price
SACRAMENTO — Better odds and bigger jackpots. The California Lottery Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on changing the way the Mega Millions game is played. If approved by the commission ...
Charlotte Observer3d
Lottery player goes to claim $1,000 prize in California — and learns it’s much more
A California man planned to cash in a winning lottery scratcher for $1,000 to help pay his rent — until he found out he’d won much, much more, officials said. Jeffry Figueroa, who purchased ...
Sacramento Bee4d
Powerball player just misses $48 million jackpot in California — but still wins big
Getty Images/iStockphoto A Powerball ticket sold in California won $28,258, but just missed the $48 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket matched four of five winning numbers and the ...
The Fresno Bee10d
Powerball players just miss $329 million jackpot in California — but still win big
Getty Images/iStockphoto Four Powerball tickets sold in California won $22,700 each, but just missed the $329 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The tickets matched four of five winning ...