VICTORVILLE — A Powerball ticket worth $56,449 was sold at a Victorville liquor store, California Lottery officials confirmed. The winning ticket, purchased at M&G Market...

BARSTOW – WorldStrides, an educational travel and experiential learning company, announced that Barstow High School Aztecs marching band was selected to perform at the Alamo Bowl, December 29, in San Antonio Texas.

CALIFORNIA — As the 2025 government shutdown continues, federal funding shortfalls are putting pressure on food assistance programs. Nearly 5.38 million Californians who depend on SNAP benefits could face delays or interruptions in payments as early as November. In this environment, many consumers may search for alternative ways to purchase food affordably. For food businesses managing surplus inventory, there’s both a challenge and an opportunity. Food-waste apps connect restaurants, grocery stores, and bakeries with consumers by offering surplus goods at steep discounts.  Businesses register as partners, list available surplus items or “surprise bags,” set pickup windows, and convert potential waste into revenue. Apps for discounted food Too Good To Go, the world’s largest surplus food marketplace, added over 5,000 new business...