California has been hit by eight powerful storms driven by atmospheric rivers since Dec. 26, causing widespread damage, flooding, and power outages. Residents are being urged to take precautions and be prepared for more storms in the coming days, with the National Weather Service continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates. Over 68,000 utility customers were without electricity on Saturday morning, though this number was reduced by more than half during the afternoon.
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and her husband were struck by a car while crossing a street in Portland on Friday night. Bonamici was treated for a concussion and laceration to her head, while her husband was treated for minor injuries. She is expected to make a full recovery, but will be unable to attend public events while she heals.
A Maine resident has won the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot in the game's history, with an estimated value of $1.35 billion. The winner overcame odds of 1 in 302.6 million, and their identity remains unknown. The Maine Lottery is sure to be celebrating this historic win, as it is the first jackpot win for the state.
Tragedy struck the Riverside County Sheriff's Department on Friday when Deputy Darnell Calhoun was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call. During a shootout between the second deputy and the suspect, Calhoun was found lying in the street suffering from gunshot injuries and later succumbed to his injuries. Sheriff Chad Bianco expressed his sorrow and asked for the public's help in providing information about the incident. Calhoun had been with the department since 2018 and is survived by his wife and two children.
California is expecting more stormy weather over the weekend and into next week, with heavy lower elevation rain, significant mountain snow, and strong winds. Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency in several counties and FEMA has authorized the use of federal funds to help with recovery efforts. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves and their property, such as stocking up on supplies and preparing for power outages.
On Friday, the Mega Millions lottery announced that a ticket sold in Maine had matched the winning numbers for the estimated $1.35 billion grand prize, making it the second-largest jackpot in the lottery's history. Pat McDonald, Ohio lottery director and lead director of the Mega Millions Consortium, congratulated the Maine State Lottery in a statement early Saturday. This marks the fourth time the game has had a billion-dollar win, with odds of 1 in 302,575,350.
Former President Donald Trump was deposed in a civil lawsuit filed by columnist E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of rape in the mid-1990s. Excerpts of the deposition revealed a contentious battle between Trump and Roberta Kaplan, a lawyer for Carroll, with Trump angrily denying the allegation and threatening to sue the columnist. Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the excerpt to be made public, setting the stage for a long and contentious legal battle that could set a precedent for how the courts handle claims against a sitting president.
Dallas Zoo officials announced Friday that Nova, a missing clouded leopard, was found safe after a daylong search near her original habitat. Police have opened a criminal investigation after evidence was found that the fence of the small cat’s habitat had been “intentionally” cut. Zoo officials are continuing to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact the Dallas Police Department.