Four winners of the California Lottery were announced on Thursday, collectively claiming $5 million in prizes, including two big winners from Southern California.
Hermilo Ruiz won the top prize of $2 million after purchasing the winning Instant Prize Crossword Scratchers ticket from Valencia Liquor & Wine in Santa Clarita. The store received a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
John Tyree in Hawthorne won $1 million after purchasing a winning California Jackpot Scratchers ticket from a CVS Pharmacy…