Mom's The Word

Anissa Rivera

Anissa V. Rivera's column Mom's The Word runs weekly in the Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Whittier Daily News. She can be reached anivriv@yahoo.com.

From Riverside to the Coast, customers were flocking to lottery ticket retailers with hopes of winning a $1.35 billion jackpot on Friday. Joe Chahayed, owner of Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, sold 7,500 tickets in one day this week, after selling a $2 billion ticket two months ago.

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After selling $2 billion lottery ticket, ‘lucky’ California store sees huge demand for Friday Mega Millions drawing

January 13, 2023 at 4:27 a.m.

From Riverside to the Coast, customers were flocking to lottery ticket retailers with hopes of winning a $1.35 billion jackpot on Friday. Joe Chahayed, owner of Joe’s Service Center in...

Giffords, 52, is set for her 5.5-mile Rose Parade ride. Here's what she's thinking as the moment arrives.

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A Q&A with Rose Parade Grand Marshal Gabby Giffords

January 2, 2023 at 7:23 a.m.

Giffords, 52, is set for her 5.5-mile Rose Parade ride. Here's what she's thinking as the moment arrives.

The 2023 Rose Parade is the 21st time the famed procession happened on a Monday in the century since the Tournament of Roses began.

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Rose Parade enjoys rare Jan. 2 march down Colorado Boulevard

January 2, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

The 2023 Rose Parade is the 21st time the famed procession happened on a Monday in the century since the Tournament of Roses began.

In a day steeped in tradition, officials this New Year will again keep with another one: "Never on Sunday."

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Why the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl are on Jan. 2 in 2023

December 14, 2022 at 6:35 a.m.

In a day steeped in tradition, officials this New Year will again keep with another one: "Never on Sunday."

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Why the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl are on Jan. 2 in 2023

December 12, 2022 at 12:50 p.m.

In a day steeped in tradition, officials this New Year will again keep with another one: "Never on Sunday."

The winning entry featured Star Wars-themed animation, PVC candy canes and snowflakes, and an eight-bit retro video-game-style platform on the roof.

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California family wins ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’

December 9, 2022 at 7:39 a.m.

The winning entry featured Star Wars-themed animation, PVC candy canes and snowflakes, and an eight-bit retro video-game-style platform on the roof.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature marks the culmination of a long call for support from the small theater community. But getting the bill funded is the next battle.

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The show goes on for small California theaters, who get a win after Gov. Newsom signs bill

October 5, 2022 at 7:05 a.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature marks the culmination of a long call for support from the small theater community. But getting the bill funded is the next battle.

The family was careful about following suggestions to prevent getting Covid-19 but despite their efforts, one among them came down with the virus.

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One California family’s worrisome experience with a mild case of COVID-19 despite taking precautions

November 20, 2021 at 5:40 a.m.

The family was careful about following suggestions to prevent getting Covid-19 but despite their efforts, one among them came down with the virus.

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