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Mega Millions ticket worth $540,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $279 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be a half-million dollars richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $548,195 was sold at a Vons on North Figueroa Street in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.
July 23 Daily Briefing: Program participant shares story, parks director leaves, Thompson job fairs, and more
Welcome to Tuesday. If you were up early Monday to attend a morning meeting about parking in the city, or ventured down to City Hall for a similar evening meeting, you were probably disappointed. Both were postponed after the vendor working with the city had flights canceled and word came down after we listed the meetings in yesterday’s newsletter. There’s no word yet on when the meetings will be rescheduled and we haven’t seen a preview of what will be discussed. That means fears that the city is entertaining the idea of paid parking will probably linger, even though it seems unlikely that’s what will be proposed. Stay tuned!
Fireworks sparked Riverside brush fire that destroyed 6 homes, officials say
A brush fire that destroyed at least six homes in a Riverside neighborhood was sparked by fireworks, Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said Monday.During a news conference, Lock Dawson said camera footage shows the suspects fleeing the area, and a vehicle of interest is being reviewed by investigators.Authorities are searching for the suspects."We will ensure they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," the mayor said. "Let me repeat that. We will prosecute those responsible for this incident."Lock Dawson said the fire has destroyed at least six homes and damaged seven others."Once assessments are complete, I fear there may...
DPL Finals in Review: Top performers from the 2024 postseason
The Development Player League (DPL) recently wrapped up their 2023-2024 season with the DPL Finals at SilverLakes Sports Complex in Norco, CA. (Event Homepage) The event featured the teams from across the league vying for top honors in the Super Group (U13-U19) and Championship Divisions (U13-U17) Divisions. (Results | College Coaches List)
Campus researchers investigate climate change’s effect on California’s insurance market
A team of UC Berkeley researchers published a study regarding how climate change has affected property insurance and pricing in disaster-prone areas. The paper specifically examines the California property insurance market, emphasizing how limited information significantly contributes to high prices and reduced participation, particularly with risks associated with climate change, said co-author of the study Meredith Fowlie.
The Switch Up Election Series: BlackPAC director highlights ‘essential’ role of Black voters
Adrianne Shropshire began her political work as a community organizer in California, focusing on police accountability, economic justice and youth empowerment in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods. In 2016, Shropshire founded BlackPAC, an organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing African American voters. Through that work, she has designed programs to engage hundreds of thousands of…
California wildfires pull resources from PG&E water infrastructure project
(FOX40.COM) — Completion of a crucial Pacific Gas and Electric water infrastructure project in Nevada County has been delayed as aerial assets are needed to fight fires in California and nationwide. On Friday, the Nevada Irrigation District shared that heavy-lift helicopters that were needed to continue repairs along the South Yuba Pipe were reassigned to […]
Lake Elsinore Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Stabbing in Business Parking Lot
Tragedy struck in Lake Elsinore where an assault turned deadly in a business parking lot on Riverside Drive, as reported by the Riverside Sheriff's Office. On the night of July 20, 2024, deputies received a call at 9:32 p.m. regarding an assault with a deadly weapon and upon their arrival found a male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Despite immediate medical aid, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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