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Fred Iversen holds a historic clock recovered from a hospital that collapsed during the 1971 Sylmar earthquake. February 08, 2021. Bobby Block / The Sginal.

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,…

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Read more about the article How seismologists look at our chances of the next ‘Big One’
Second- and third-graders in Shellie Dungan's class at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School practice hiding under their desks during the "Great ShakeOut" statewide earthquake drill Thursday morning. October 17, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

How seismologists look at our chances of the next ‘Big One’

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…

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Read more about the article 4.2-magnitude earthquake rattles SCV
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the San Fernando Valley, a few miles south of the Santa Clarita Valley around 4:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020. Courtesy of the United States Geological Survey

4.2-magnitude earthquake rattles SCV

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…

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Read more about the article SCV feels magnitude-3.6 Granada Hills earthquake
The earthquake was initially reported at 11:41 p.m. Tuesday, according to the USGS.

SCV feels magnitude-3.6 Granada Hills earthquake

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…

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Read more about the article ShakeOut reminds residents to prepare for earthquakes
Second- and third-graders in Shellie Dungan's class at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School practice hiding under their desks during the "Great ShakeOut" statewide earthquake drill Thursday morning. October 17, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

ShakeOut reminds residents to prepare for earthquakes

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…

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Read more about the article Great ShakeOut Drill returns, city to hold drills
Sam Heyrat, left, and John Pears get under the table during The Great California ShakeOut, a state-wide earthquake drill, at Valencia Library on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. The two are members of Angel Wings Agency, a local group that supports people with disabilities. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Great ShakeOut Drill returns, city to hold drills

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,…

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The SCV preps for the next ‘Big One’

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.

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Read more about the article USGS notes potential for more quakes; Newsom declares state of emergency
A map of California, with a star signifying the epicenter of the July 5 earthquake near Ridgecrest. Courtesy of United States Geological Survey

USGS notes potential for more quakes; Newsom declares state of emergency

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…

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Read more about the article SCV church sends help to earthquake victims in Ridgecrest
Church helpers provide water for earthquake victims in Ridgecrest. Courtesy image: Gabriela Garcia

SCV church sends help to earthquake victims in Ridgecrest

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…

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Read more about the article USGS notes potential for more quakes; Newsom declares state of emergency
A map of California, with a star signifying the epicenter of the July 5 earthquake near Ridgecrest. Courtesy of United States Geological Survey

USGS notes potential for more quakes; Newsom declares state of emergency

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…

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Former and current Santa Clarita officials reflect on 1994 Northridge earthquake

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…

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Read more about the article Northridge: the science of the quake and what awaits
On Jan. 17, 1994, a 6.7 earthquake rattled Southern California from the epicenter in Northridge.

Northridge: the science of the quake and what awaits

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…

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Read more about the article Earthquake early warning app for L.A. County now available
Education Facilitator Sarah Ramirez, left, and student Dylan Manguy, 5, take cover under a desk as they participate in The Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill at the City of Santa Clarita Valencia Library held at 10:18 AM in Valencia on Thursday, October, 18, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Earthquake early warning app for L.A. County now available

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…

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Read more about the article The next quake: Are you ready?
On January 17, 1994, parts of the Highway 14 overpass fell onto several cars, but all of the occupants were pulled out alive. PHOTO BY RICH SHVEYDA

The next quake: Are you ready?

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:…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita partners with FEMA for emergency prep workshop
Signal File Photo The incident command post at College of the Canyons for the storm on Sunday. Samie Gebers/ Signal

Santa Clarita partners with FEMA for emergency prep workshop

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…

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