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…

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…

Rainfall could bring debris flow danger to recent burn areas
FILE PHOTO: Steve Romp helps his family clear mud from their driveway near the intersection of Sand Canyon and Iron Canyon Roads on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Rainfall could bring debris flow danger to recent burn areas

As much-needed rain fell on the Santa Clarita Valley Monday, officials encouraged residents to prepare for potential mudslides and debris flow along vulnerable hillsides impacted by recent wildfires. Especially at-risk…

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