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Live updates | Rory McIlroy begins his quest to end nine-year majors drought

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:13 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Rory McIlroy has begun a much anticipated start in the British Open.McIlroy has been the primary focus this week as he tries to end nine years without a major on a links course where he won the last time the Open was at Royal Liverpool.He was among the last groups to tee off. McIlroy sent his opening tee shot well to the right. He missed his next tee shot well to the right. And he started with a par and a 5-foot birdie putt.McIlroy is playing before the largest gallery of the day. He also has Masters champion Jon Rahm and former U.S. Open and Olympic champion Justin Rose in his group.The immediate target is Tommy Fleetwood and South African amateur Christo Lamprecht. They opened at 5-under 66.___Tommy Fleetwood received a big ovation from the local fans after finishing with a 5-under 66 that left him tied for the lead early in the opening round of the British Open.Fleetwood made one bogey and six birdies, including three straight on the 14th, 15th and 1...

Meet the man who sold the winning $1B Powerball ticket

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:13 GMT

When Nabor Herrera got to work Thursday morning, he thought all the cameras were for a film shoot. As it turns out, they were there for him, as his Las Palmitas Mini Market on Wall Street in downtown Los Angeles sold a Powerball ticket worth more than $1 billion. "It's a surprise for me," he told KTLA. "I don't know what it is, filming or what."Nabor Herrera smiles on July 20, 2023, while discussing the $1 billion Powerball ticket sold at his store. (KTLA)Because his business sold the winning ticket, Herrera will get a $1 million bonus, which he says he plans to invest in his business.At least, after he takes a vacation to Cabo San Lucas or Cancun with his four children.

LAPD shoots man in chest in downtown Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:13 GMT

At least one Los Angeles Police Officer opened fire on a man and shot him in the chest in around mid-day Thursday in downtown Los Angeles. The man, believed to be 50 years old, was wearing no shirt and was armed with a butcher knife when he was shot in the 1000 block of 7th Street, according to the LAPD.Police called the Los Angeles Fire Department to treat the man's wound.The man's identity and condition have not been released.No further details were available. Nidia Becerra and Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

SoCal residents warned to stay out of triple-digit temps this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:13 GMT

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning the public about the dangers of the ongoing heat wave, especially in certain parts of L.A. County.Public Health issued an excessive heat warning for the Antelope Valley, including the eastern and western portions, beginning Thursday and remaining in place through Saturday.While it's predicted high temperatures will remain in the triple digits after Saturday, they are expected to fall from the high 100s to the low 100s.Excessive heat warnings for Friday through Saturday were also issued for the northwest L.A. County mountains and the 5 Freeway corridor, east San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Clarita Valley, West San Fernando Valley, and west San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 corridor. The heat warnings above are preceded by heat advisories on Thursday.Heat advisories will also remain in place for Thursday through Saturday for the Santa Susana Mountains, east San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, the Calabasas and Agoura H...

How much of the billion dollar Powerball jackpot would go to the winner?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:13 GMT

Jackpot!One lucky California Lottery player won the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot on Wednesday night. The winning ticket was sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market located at 1205 Wall Street in downtown L.A. near the Skid Row neighborhood.The unidentified person was confirmed to be the sole winner of the jackpot since only one ticket was sold with all the winning numbers, lottery officials announced on Twitter.Now that they won, how much of the jackpot actually goes to the winner? New feature on California Lottery website puts players’ lucky numbers to the test After winning a lottery prize, winners can take a lump cash sum or get annuity payments for 30 years.The California Lottery is required by law to withhold federal taxes, which can vary based on the winner’s resident status. At the very least, the lottery office is required to withhold 24% of the prize money for federal taxes, according to the California Lottery Winner’s Handbook.While there are no state or local tax withholdi...

Local softball team seeking public’s help getting to national tournament in Sacramento

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:13 GMT

A softball team from Walnut needs help raising travel funds to get to the national tournament they qualified for this year. The 14U Walnut Softball All-Star Team won championships in La Verne and Redondo Beach to start off their season and finished second at the USA Softball Northern District Championships and State Championships, according to a GoFundMe set up to raise money for tournament fees and travel expenses. In each of the tournaments, the girls faced early elimination and played as many as five games in a single day.  Meet the man who sold the winning $1B Powerball ticket As a result of their success on the field, they have qualified for the National Championships in Roseville, California, a city near Sacramento. “This is an amazing opportunity for these hometown athletes,” the GoFundMe said. To donate to the 14U Walnut Softball All-Star Team, click here. 

Smash-and-grab fail: Thieves arrested after driving up dead end

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:13 GMT

A pair of suspects were arrested after stealing lottery tickets from a liquor store in Orange County and leading authorities on a very brief chase, officials said.According to the Seal Beach Police Department, the two suspects, identified only as Zoryon and Marcus of Long Beach, used a crowbar to smash the glass window of West Beach Liquor located in the 400 block of Pacific Coast Highway around 3 a.m. on Tuesday. A patrol car in the area heard the store’s alarm sounding and upon arriving on the scene, located the two suspects fleeing the scene in a black Nissan Altima. After a short chase, the suspects were arrested in the 100 block of Coastline Drive – about a block away – when they drove up a dead-end street. Police recovered the stolen unused scratchers, the crowbar used to break into the store and a “few other items of evidence” in the suspects’ vehicle. Police recovered the stolen unused scratchers, the crowbar used to break into the store and a “few other items...

Armed suspects steal cash from 24-hour business in El Segundo 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:13 GMT

Authorities are investigating after thieves robbed a 24-hour business in El Segundo. According to the El Segundo Police Department, the robbery took place early Thursday morning at a business in the 900 block of Main Street.The suspects entered the business, pointed a handgun at the employee and demanded money, ESPD said. They were able to flee the scene with an unknown amount of cash.  Thieves arrested after stealing lottery scratch off games from O.C. liquor store, driving into dead end, police say No one was injured during the incident and no description of any suspects has been released. The El Segundo Police Department is handling the investigation. Anyone with information regarding the armed robbery is asked to contact Detective Anthony Sanchez at 310-524-2263. 

Amazon rolling out new payment tech at all Whole Foods stores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:13 GMT

Amazon announced Thursday it is rolling out its pay-by-palm services in Whole Foods Market stores across the country, making it possible for customers to use their palms for purchases without a wallet or phone.  The palm recognition service, called Amazon One, will be available for payment and Prime membership benefits in all Whole Foods Market locations by the end of this year. Instead of traditional payment methods, Amazon One allows customers to hover their palm over an Amazon One device. Customers who link their Prime membership with their Amazon One profile will also automatically receive savings once their palm is registered, according to the Seattle-based retail giant. Launched in 2021, Amazon said the technology "uses the information embedded in your palm to create a unique palm signature that it can reach each and every time you use it.”Technology experts have expressed concerns in the past over Amazon’s collection of such data. Amazon said customers’ i...

One Dead after Street-Racing Crash on Interstate 580 [Livermore, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:13 GMT

Car Crash on Interstate 580 near Livermore Avenue Leaves One DeadLIVERMORE, CA (July 20, 2023) – Sunday evening, one person died after a street-racing crash on Interstate 580.The incident happened on July 16th, at around 5:32 p.m. on Interstate 580, near North Livermore Avenue.According to reports, a Toyota Camry and a Chevrolet Camero were racing along the highway when the Camry became involved in a collision.As a result, the three occupants of the Camry sustained injuries. Two of the occupants self-extricated from the vehicle and were picked up by a white SUV.Meanwhile, a third victim was abandoned by the others. Emergency crews at the site of the collision found a third victim that had been ejected from the car. Officials pronounced the third victim dead at the scene.At this time, police are still looking for the first two occupants of the Camry.No words can mend the broken hearts felt at a delicate moment like this. The team at Sweet James sends their sincere sympathies to...