Remembering the Sylmar earthquake after 50 years
Fred Iversen has a memento from the exact moment tragedy struck. But it’s doubtful the retired law enforcement officer will ever forget the day 50 years ago when time stopped,…
Fred Iversen has a memento from the exact moment tragedy struck. But it’s doubtful the retired law enforcement officer will ever forget the day 50 years ago when time stopped,…
Though she was only 6 years old at the time, Jan. 17, 1994, is a day longtime Newhall resident Colleen Oliver will never forget. Startled awake at 4:31 a.m., Oliver…
A preliminary 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the San Fernando Valley, a few miles south of the Santa Clarita Valley, early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter…
A magnitude-3.5 earthquake was reported approximately 1 mile north-northwest of Castaic and about 10 miles deep, the U.S. Geological Survey reported Friday. The quake was felt in many parts of…
A magnitude-3.9 earthquake was reported approximately 14 miles north-northeast of Barstow and about 2 miles deep, the U.S.Geological Survey reported Saturday. The quake may have been felt in some areas…
Santa Claritans felt a quick jolt Tuesday night as the U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude-3.6 earthquake centered about 2.5 miles north-northeast of Granada Hills. The earthquake was initially reported…
At 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17, thousands of Santa Clarita residents “dropped, covered and held on” during the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. This drill comes at a time when…
Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to join more than 10 million Californians in participating in this year’s Great ShakeOut Drill to better prepare for a major earthquake. On Thursday,…
Are you ready if the next “big one?” The recent Ridgecrest earthquakes that also shook the Santa Clarita Valley offered painful reminders for some residents of the deadly 1994 Northridge Earthquake, pictured above, which was much closer and devastated the SCV.
Ed. Note: Ryan Mancini contributed to this report. Following two earthquakes and a series of aftershocks since July 4, the United States Geological Survey warned California residents about the chances…
Members of the World Mission Society Church of God brought water to residents of Ridgecrest who were affected by the recent series of earthquakes that began Thursday. Church coordinator Gabriela…
Following two earthquakes and a series of aftershocks since July 4, the United States Geological Survey warned California residents on Saturday about the chances for more earthquakes in the days…
A third earthquake — with preliminary reports that it measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, centered near Ridgecrest — was felt in Los Angeles County, including the Santa Clarita Valley, one…
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake rattled Southern California just less than one day after a 6.4 temblor shook the region on Independence day and jolts were felt across the Santa Clarita…
Picture waking up at 4:31 a.m. to several seconds of violent jolts, buildings collapsing and fires erupting left and right. Confused and scared, you reach for your cellphone to call…
On this day 25 years ago, a “big one” rattled Southern California. Billions of dollars in direct damage, thousands injured and dozens lost their lives as a result of the…
A notice to the general public ahead of time that an earthquake would strike seemed far-fetched decades ago. Thanks to a new app, residents of the Los Angeles County could…
Are you ready if an earthquake rocks California? In 1994, many Santa Clarita residents had the misfortune of experiencing the Northridge earthquake. “I can sum it up in two words:…
The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with FEMA and Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH), is hosting a free QuakeSmart Preparedness Workshop for local businesses and organizations. The city…
Several Santa Clarita residents felt a brief, minor rumble Thursday for a 5.3 earthquake. The magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit about 35 miles southwest of Channel Islands Beach, according to the…