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More than $1.5 billion is up for grabs as lottery jackpots increase

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:54 GMT

More than $1.5 billion is up for grabs as jackpots for three California Lottery draw games continue to increase heading into the weekend.The Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $560 million, the Powerball jackpot is $875 million and the Super Lotto jackpot is $76 million. The current Mega Millions jackpot is the seventh-largest in the game’s history. Three California Lottery players become instant millionaires from Powerball ticket, scratcher games The California Lottery, created to provide supplemental funding for California public schools, has raised nearly $172.5 million from lottery ticket sales, officials said.“Lottery players are used to the excitement when a jackpot creeps up toward a billion dollars, and right now, this is triple the fun,” Carolyn Becker, a California Lottery spokesperson, said in a statement. “Each game sees a sales boost when competing jackpots climb; it’s common for players to buy tickets for all of them when one or more jackpots get this high, and to...

One Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10 [Sacaton, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:54 GMT

Car Accident on I-10 Left One FatalitySACATON, AZ (July 14, 2023) – Thursday evening, police responded to a deadly two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10.According to the authorities, they arrived at the eastbound lanes of the Interstate and found a vehicle slammed into the rear of a semi-truck.Furthermore, they found one unresponsive person upon arrival. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and his identity has not yet been released.Meanwhile, authorities advised motorists that traffic flow in the area might be delayed. They alternatively used the exit near Nelson Road.At this time, the police have yet to identify the factors that caused the incident. Further investigations are still active.Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the victim who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.Losing a loved one in an accident can have devastating effects on the emotional and financial well-being of those left behind. Let the wrongful deat...

Iowa law banning almost all abortions goes into effect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:54 GMT

By Hannah Fingerhut and Summer Ballantine | Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy was signed into law Friday, forcing clinics to scramble to arrange out-of-state care for many women whose access immediately ended as a judge considered whether to temporarily put a hold on the law.A court hearing took place Friday, but the judge said his ruling on whether to halt the new law as the courts assess its constitutionality will likely not come until Monday at the earliest.Barely a mile away, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the measure into law in front of 2,000 conservative Christians.The new legislation prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant. That’s a dramatic shift for women in Iowa, where abortion had been legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.The ACLU of Iowa, Planned Parenthood North Central States and t...

Motorist rescued after plunging off cliff near Davenport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:54 GMT

DAVENPORT – Crews on Friday rescued a motorist who went over a cliff near Davenport, Cal Fire said.The incident was reported around 2:35 p.m. on Highway 1 between Scott Creek Beach and Greyhound Rock, according to the Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit.Crews were preparing to rappel down the cliff when a Cal Fire helicopter arrived and quickly pulled the motorist to safety, Cal Fire said. No one else was in the vehicle.The motorist was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, according to Cal Fire.VEHICLE OVER CLIFF: Around 2:35pm, a vehicle went down cliff 300ft between Scott Creek Beach & Greyhound Rock off Hwy 1 in @sccounty. Firefighters set up rope rescue, but Copter 106 out of Alma Helitack Base @calfireSCU was able to pull 1 patient from vehicle quickly. MORE pic.twitter.com/ZtlTZ8zFts— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) July 14, 2023Check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Santa Clara pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by...

San Jose tenants protest rent hikes, conditions at affordable housing complexes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:54 GMT

Margarito Gomez and his family have lived in the same San Jose one-bedroom apartment for 17 years, struggling to afford their home amid frequent rent increases and infrequent maintenance fixes. On Friday, they joined about 50 protesters seeking attention for the conditions and costs of their low-income housing.They carried posters saying “Housing is a human right!” and “No more rent increase!” as they marched around the Orchard Glen Apartment housing complex, focusing their attention on the low-income apartment complexes owned by real estate developer KDF Communities.The protesters demanded rent rollbacks to June 2022 rates, updated appliances, renovation of common areas, better quality repairs and improved security. They sent a letter to KDF Communities with their demands and said they would take their protest to City Hall on Aug. 11 if they do not receive a response within two weeks.Gomez, 64, who is retired from construction work, lives in the apartment wi...

Letters: Fremont pride | Rewarding service | Merit not birth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:54 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.New Fremont parkis a source of prideSomething wonderful has happened in Fremont. A vacant building in a neglected neighborhood has become a happy and healthy place where neighbors are now meeting.Dusterberry Neighborhood Park is a magical place. My wife and I passed by to see the new park and we were amazed to see kids playing, families visiting, and seniors strolling or simply sitting on a bench. It’s as if the moment the ribbon was cut July 7, life and happiness gathered and flourished.Kudos to our Parks Department and everyone involved. I’m so proud to live in Fremont.Larry DavickFremontGrand jury service isa rewarding endeavorRe: Grand Jury insert, July 9.I recently concluded my one-year term as a civil grand juror for Contra Costa County. The Civil Grand Jury is not a courtroom jury.  Instead of listening to a trial and deliberating, the 19 members of the Civil Grand Jury investigate and report on t...

Hello Kitty Cafe rolling into San Jose, Pleasanton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:54 GMT

It’s the little pink truck that keeps on truckin’ — to the delight of fans.The Hello Kitty Cafe is making the rounds on her 2023 West Coast tour, with plans to roll through the Bay Area. The winsome whiskered one and her sweet snack van will make stops on Saturday, July 15, at Santana Row in San Jose and July 29 at Stoneridge in Pleasanton.For the uninitiated, all you need to know about this ultra-popular Sanrio creation is that fans young and old find this cafe on wheels and Kitty’s offerings absolutely adorable. Besides decorated cookies and other sweets, products include Hello Kitty hoodies, T-shirts, bow-shaped water bottles, plush toys and enamel pins.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Clay & Glass Festival, with 100 artists, marks its 30th year this weekend in Palo Alto Restaurants, Food and Drink | Name your price for train ride on Billy Jones Day Restaurants, Food and Drink | Campbell Cool Car Club members show off r...

Letters: Delta tunnel | Sideshow site | Electric transition | Article V | Tudor review | Boycott Nabisco

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:54 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Delta tunnel willmitigate sea-level riseRe: “Newsom should kill off his zombie Delta tunnel plan” (Page A8, July 2).Those opposing the tunnel taking water from the Sacramento River under the Delta to the state and federal water pumps near Tracy cite environmental dangers.But the Delta will be inundated by sea level rise by the end of the century. Many Delta islands are already 20 feet below sea level. The island levees probably cannot withstand as much as 3 feet of sea level rise, which is forecast in a relatively few decades.When the ocean invades the Delta, salt water will reach the pumps. Without a tunnel to the fresh waters of the Sacramento River, Contra Costa County will lose its water supply. The Livermore Valley will lose more than 80%, and southern Alameda County and Santa Clara County will lose nearly half.Failure to build the Delta tunnel will be seen as incomprehensible madness by...

Outrage over tourists trashing Lake Tahoe Zephyr Shoals spurs changes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:54 GMT

(KRON) -- There were many Instagram-worthy moments for tourists who spent their Fourth of July weekend soaking in Lake Tahoe's natural beauty. The lake's crystal clear blue water is a perfect backdrop for photo-ops.Once the crowds headed home, an ugly scene was left behind. Parts of Tahoe were trashed.Armed with garbage bags and cameras, nonprofits and volunteer cleanup crews went to Zephyr Shoals on July 5, took before-and-after videos of the trash-choked shoreline, and disseminated footage to media outlets around the San Francisco Bay Area and worldwide.(Image courtesy League to Save Lake Tahoe)"Recent international news stories showed shocking images of volunteers and nonprofits removing thousands of pounds of litter from one Lake Tahoe beach following the July 4th holiday. The media coverage caused public outrage and drew widespread attention to the challenge of preventing litter at the iconic Sierra Nevada destination," the League to Save Lake Tahoe wrote. The League said it is...

Mavs are bringing 2014 top-5 pick Dante Exum back to the NBA after a 2-year stint overseas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:54 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks signed guard Dante Exum on Friday, bringing a top-five pick from the 2014 draft back to the NBA after a two-year stint overseas.Exum joins a crowded backcourt led by the All-Star pairing of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who re-signed with the Mavericks on a $126 million, three-year contract.The 28-year-old Exum will also be behind second-year pro Jaden Hardy, veteran Tim Hardaway Jr. and Josh Green, Exum’s teammate on the Australian national team.Exum was the fifth overall pick by Utah nine years ago and played five-plus seasons before a trade to Cleveland. After eight years in the NBA, Exum spent two seasons overseas, first with FC Barcelona followed by Partizan NIL Belgrade.Exum averaged 13.2 points in 38 games with Partizan, helping the club reach the EuroLeague playoffs. He shot 42% from 3-point range in the two seasons overseas.In the NBA, Exum has averaged 5.7 points and 19 minutes in 245 games with the Jazz and Cavaliers. He played ano...