Yanira Alvarez, the winner of last summer's $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot, has been revealed by California Lottery officials. She purchased the winning ticket at Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles, ending a 39-draw jackpot run for Powerball. Alvarez opted for the cash value of $558.1 million before federal taxes, and this weekend's Powerball jackpot is projected to be $935 million with an estimated cash value of $449.7 million.
A woman in downtown Los Angeles clung to the hood of a speeding car after her French bulldog was stolen outside a Whole Foods. The thieves drove several blocks before swerving, causing the woman to fall to the ground. The suspect vehicle is described as a white Kia Forte sedan, and the woman is offering a reward for the safe return of her beloved dog.
A police pursuit of a stolen truck in downtown Los Angeles ended in an officer-involved shooting, with the suspect being taken into custody after attempting to flee on foot. The suspect was hospitalized following the incident, and no officers were injured. The area will be affected for several hours during the investigation.
Construction work is underway around the clock to repair the damage caused by a fire on the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles. Carpenters and construction workers are working in 24-hour shifts to expedite the repairs, which are moving faster than expected. All lanes of the freeway are scheduled to reopen by Tuesday at the latest. The damage was less severe than initially predicted, with only seven rows of pillars needing reinforcement. Business owners in the impacted area are being offered resources and a micro-enterprise grant program has been announced. The fire has been determined to be intentionally set.
The fire-damaged portion of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles will not be demolished and is expected to partially reopen within 3-5 weeks, according to Governor Gavin Newsom. The closure, caused by an arson fire, is between Alameda Street and the East Los Angeles Interchange. Mayor Karen Bass urged commuters to continue working from home and avoid using surface streets to alleviate congestion. Public transportation alternatives are being encouraged, and Metrolink will expand service on its San Bernardino Line. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the City Council approved a motion to address the challenges caused by the fire.
The 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles remains closed in both directions as crews assess the damage caused by a massive fire at a storage yard. The fire, which burned 8 acres, spread to a second storage yard and destroyed several vehicles. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to facilitate cleanup and repairs. Caltrans officials are still assessing the damage and cannot provide an estimated time for the freeway to reopen. Concerns are raised about the impact on Monday morning's commute. Mayor Karen Bass is coordinating with state partners and the White House for assistance. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes or expect delays.
One person was killed and three others were critically injured in a wrong-way crash on the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles. The crash occurred near Santa Fe Avenue, and several eastbound lanes were closed. The California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene. Further details about the accident are currently unavailable.
A man, believed to be 50 years old, was shot in the chest by at least one Los Angeles Police Officer in downtown Los Angeles. The man was armed with a butcher knife and was treated for his injuries by the Los Angeles Fire Department. No officers or bystanders were harmed in the incident.
Nabor Herrera, the owner of Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles, sold a Powerball ticket worth over $1 billion. He will receive a $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket and plans to invest it in his business after taking a vacation with his four children.
