As reported by the Press Enterprise: ” The winner of a recent $34 million
jackpot from the Mega Millions California Lottery has stepped forward to
collect his prize, according to a lottery news release. “Thomas Thornton,
who bought the winning ticket for Friday’s drawing at La Quinta Liquor &
Deli, chose the cash option and will receive a lump-sum payment of about $17
million, before taxes. “.Thornton is the state’s fourth Mega Millions
winner.”