Why it matters: The last time the 10 Freeway closed for an extended period of time was due to the Northridge Earthquake, which took out two overpasses, and Boarnet says state and local officials ...

All of the code changes in the area of earthquake design originate in study and analysis of actual poor building performance in recent earthquakes, such as the 1994 Northridge and 1995 Kobe events.

The Northridge earthquake in 1994, which damaged four major Los Angeles freeways, did not damage Metrolink’s rail lines, Yeoman said. “Thankfully, we have not experienced a major earthquake on ...

At least 57 people died in that 1994 earthquake, which caused the collapse of part of the Santa Monica Freeway and the interchange ... for the Loma Prieta and Northridge earthquakes will be ...

The Northridge earthquake in 1994 was a wake up call for many business owners and developers. The lessons from this and other disasters has forced many to re-examine the performance criteria for ...

A bomb threat shut down the 118 Freeway near Porter Ranch on Friday ... a suspect from an ongoing investigation driving in the Northridge area. When officers tried to pull the man over, he refused ...

At the time, the Northridge earthquake was one of the world's most expensive natural disasters, causing an estimated $35 billion in damage. It changed insurance in the state. "The insurance ...

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If your Southern California home is on the older side, there's a chance it might not stand up against the next big earthquake. Here are some of the vulnerabilities to watch out for and how ...

The other big ones here are Sylmar at 6.6, Whittier Narrows at 5.9, Sierra Madre at 5.8 and Northridge 6.7. Above: Earthquake Damage in Greater Los Angeles, compiled by Robert P. Masse and James W ...