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4 Southern Californians strike it rich on lottery scratcher tickets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:57 GMT

Southern California has four new millionaires.Raul Reyes Arreola recently won the $20 million top prize on a Set for Life Scratcher he purchased at Big A Liquor in Anaheim, the California Lottery announced on Thursday.Also in Anaheim, Daniel Peramaki, the self-proclaimed "King of the Scratchers," hit the $5 million jackpot on a Neon Cash Party ticket he purchased from Star Liquor on South State College Boulevard.Peramaki has been playing $20 scratcher tickets for many years and told lottery officials that he generally has good luck, but never this good.Daniel Peramaki’s winning Neon Cash Party scratcher ticket. (California Lottery)"I'm very superstitious. If I scratch them right away, it’s a loser. I usually buy them, put them in my pocket, and wait," he said. “I didn’t scratch this one until midnight."Peramaki initially thought he had come up short of the $5 million prize again - until he scratched the 25th and final square. Like many jackpot winners, he says it didn’t immediately ...

Will Conforto, Cobb, Manaea be back? Breaking down SF Giants’ option decisions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:57 GMT

As the sun rose Thursday morning and dawn broke on Bruce Bochy and the Texas Rangers’ World Series celebration, for the other 29 teams, it merely marked the commencement of Major League Baseball’s offseason.Seven Giants officially became free agents: Brandon Crawford, Joc Pederson, Alex Wood, Jakob Junis, John Brebbia, Scott Alexander and Roberto Pérez. They will be eligible to sign with any team beginning Monday, when the free agent market opens following the five-day window at the conclusion of the World Series.Until then, the Giants have exclusive rights to negotiate extensions, as the Dodgers did with Max Muncy.But they also have other decisions to worry about in the meantime.[ ICYMI: Key dates, decisions, questions ahead for SF Giants’ offseason ]In addition to filling out new manager Bob Melvin’s coaching staff — those names should begin to trickle out soon — the Giants will be waiting to hear whether or not Michael Conforto, Sean Manaea and Ross Stripl...

Storm Ciarán death toll at 12 as it brings record rainfall to Italy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:57 GMT

By COLLEEN BARRY (Associated Press)MILAN (AP) — Record-breaking rain produced floods in a vast swath of Italy’s Tuscany region as Storm Ciarán pushed into the country overnight, trapping residents in their homes, inundating hospitals and overturning cars. At least five people were killed, bringing the storm’s death toll in western Europe to 12 on Friday.Italian Civil Protection authorities said nearly 8 inches of rain fell in a three-hour period, from the coastal city of Livorno to the inland valley of Mugello, and caused riverbanks to overflow. Video shows at least a dozen cars getting pushed down a flooded road.Tuscany Gov. Eugenio Giani said five people died in the storm, which dumped an amount of rain fall not recorded in the last 100 years. “There was a wave of water bombs without precedence,” Giani told Italian news channel Sky TG24.Climate scientists say human-induced climate change has led to heavier rainfall during storms like Ciarán, often resulting in more severe damage.“...

3 murder charges after mushroom lunch; host also tried four times to poison husband, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:57 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The host of a weekend family lunch at her Australian country home was charged Thursday with murdering her estranged husband’s parents and aunt with poisonous mushrooms and attempting to murder a fourth guest, police said.Related ArticlesWorld News | This mom and former Israeli tank commander is leading her Silicon Valley startup from a war zone World News | Bay Area woman trapped in Gaza sues U.S. officials over failure to evacuate U.S. citizens World News | Storm soaks Western Europe, knocking out power for millions World News | Watch: How the largest immigrant communities have shifted in the U.S., California and Bay Area World News | Why up to 80 bird species are about to get new names Police arrested Erin Patterson, 49, at her home in the Victoria state town of Leongatha.It was at that home that she served lunch on July 29 to four guests. The gathering has been describ...

These are the most (and least) stolen cars as of 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:57 GMT

Using information from the Highway Loss Data Institute of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for the years 2020-2022, Way.com compiled a list of the most (and least) stolen cars as of 2023. Did your car drift into that list? Read on to find out.The most stolen cars as of 2023The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and HEMI are the most stolen vehicles for model years 2020-22. Yes, the Dodge Charger models top the list again. According to HLDI's latest report on whole-vehicle theft, the Charger SRT Hellcat theft claims were significantly higher than the average for all 2020-22 models. The frequency of theft claims for the Charger SRT Hellcat was more than 60 times greater than its presence on the road. Similarly, theft claims for the Charger HEMI were more than 20 times higher than the average. Since 2011, Charger and Challenger models with big, strong engines have consistently been among the top five most-stolen vehicles. However, the number of theft claims for these models ...

42-year-old man fatally struck by SMART train in Rohnert Park Thursday evening

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:57 GMT

(BCN) -- A 42-year-old man was fatally struck by a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train in Rohnert Park on Thursday evening, according to the city's Department of Public Safety. Officers responded at 7:38 p.m. to a report of a collision between a SMART train and pedestrian on Golf Course Drive near Commerce Boulevard and arrived to find the man dead in the roadway. ‘Large-scale’ forgery operation busted in Pleasanton Investigators said the crossing gates were down, red lights were flashing and warning bells and a horn were working at the time of the collision. The name of the man who died was not immediately available.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

A new interactive White House museum is coming to Pennsylvania Avenue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:57 GMT

Renderings of the "The People's House: A White House Experience." The museum will feature replicas of the Oval Office and the Rose Garden. (Courtesy White House Historical Association) Renderings of the "The People's House: A White House Experience." The museum will feature replicas of the Oval Office and the Rose Garden. (Courtesy White House Historical Association) You can learn all about 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and a new interactive museum coming to 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue.The White House Historical Association has announced plans for “The People’s House: A White House Experience,” a 33,000-square-foot, three story education experience dedicated to everything White House, including a Rose Ga...

Big win over Netherlands keeps Afghanistan in hunt for Cricket World Cup semifinal spot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:57 GMT

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Afghanistan kept its hopes of a semifinal spot alive as it thumped the Netherlands by seven wickets on Friday to register its fourth win at the Cricket World Cup.The massive win lifted Afghanistan level on eight points with Australia and New Zealand, but it still trails both countries on net run-rates.After a fifth loss in seven games, the Dutch are set to finish in the lower half of the table with only four points despite a stunning 38-run win over South Africa.Four of the top five Dutch batters got run out in a sub-par total of 179 as experienced Afghanistan offspinner Mohammad Nabi and young left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad shared five wickets after Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and opted to bat.Rahmat Shah followed his half centuries against Sri Lanka and Pakistan with another impressive 52 off 54 balls and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi remained unbeaten on 56 off 64 deliveries as Afghanistan cruised to 181-3 in 31.3 overs.The spin quartet ...

Minneapolis City Council approves site for new police station; old one burned during 2020 protest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:57 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey have agreed on a new location for a police station to replace the one ransacked and set on fire in response to the murder of George Floyd by a city police officer.The council voted 8-5 Thursday to approve a new Third Precinct station blocks away from the previous location, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. The city will spend $14 million to buy an existing building and parking lot and turn it into a new station, which is expected to be complete in a year and a half.“It’s a big victory for our city, but also for the residents of the Third Precinct, who have been calling out for safety,” Frey said after the vote. “Obviously, we wanted it to be sooner.”Council members also voted 12-0 to approve a resolution committing the city to ultimately create a “community safety center” on the site. The center is envisioned to host services beyond traditional policing, such as behavior crisis units and mental health services...

Nov. 3 - Nov. 5: Things to do in Denver this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver weather's looking sunny and in the 60s this weekend. The warm weather brings ABBA, basketball, a film festival and a wine tasting.Here are some of the many things to do if you have a free weekend. Denver weather: Staying mild with afternoon sunshine Things to do in Denver this weekend:MAMMA MIA! (Oct. 31 - Nov. 5)Catch the musical before the run is over this weekend. Told through ABBA hits, the almost 25-year-old story is in town at Buell Theatre.Denver Film Festival (Nov. 3 - Nov. 13)The 46th annual film festival starts on Friday and runs through the weekend with award-winning filmmakers and select screenings around the city. If you can't squeeze it in this weekend, the festival will be going on for 10 days.Denver Arts Week (Nov. 3 - Nov. 11)It's like the First Friday Art Walks, except much bigger. Across Denver's art districts, you can view museum exhibitions, outdoor sculptures, performing arts, film and literary events.Colorado Uncorked (Nov. 3)The VIP ...