Terrifying Memories Of Loma Prieta Quake Linger 30 Years LaterIt lasted for less than a minute, as short as 15 seconds in some Bay Area neighborhoods, but the memories of the deadly and destructive 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake still linger 30 years later.
Remembering The 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake: Jennifer And Joe MontanaThousands had gathered under clear skies and sweltering temperatures at San Francisco's Candlestick Park for Game 3 of the historic Bay Bridge World Series.
Santa Cruz Residents Remember Loma Prieta Damage Three Decades LaterDowntown Santa Cruz is a much different place than it was 30 years ago when the Loma Prieta earthquake struck the town.
Loma Prieta Hero Looks Back On Harrowing Marina Rescue 30 Years LaterAs the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake approaches, KPIX 5 looks back on an act of heroism in the aftermath of the powerful quake.
Former KPIX 5 Reporters Remember Moment The Loma Prieta Earthquake StruckEven for veteran reporters, memories of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake still remain fresh in their minds 30 years after the deadly temblor rocked the Bay Area.
West Coast Quake Warning System Now Operational With LimitsAutomated alerts from the fledgling West Coast earthquake early warning system are ready to be used broadly by businesses, utilities, schools and other entities but not for mass public notification.
'Everything Changed': San Francisco Firefighter Remembers 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake RescueFormer San Francisco firefighter Gerry Shannon reflects on his experience in the 1989 San Francisco Earthquake.
Loma Fire Grows In Santa Cruz Mountains, More Evacuations OrderedThe Loma Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains grew to 2,250 acres as of Tuesday evening, destroying one home, damaging another and leading to hundreds of evacuations, according to Cal Fire.
Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Hits San Ramon Area Following Multiple Smaller QuakesA magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck the San Ramon area Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
More Than A Dozen Small Quakes Rattle San Ramon On Anniversary Of Loma Prieta QuakeThe timing of the quake swarm that continues to rattle the Calaveras Fault in San Ramon coincides one of the most disastrous earthquakes in the Northern California history.
Berkeley Earthquake Expert Links Fracking To Quakes On The 'Tectonic Timebomb'As the Bay Area marked the 25th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, there was no shortage of reminders of the power of Mother Nature and the promise of other big quakes to come. KCBS In Depth spoke with Dr. Richard Allen, director of the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory, who is working on an earthquake warning system.
25 Years After Loma Prieta Earthquake, Numerous Advances Made In Early Warning SystemsIn 1989, a gallon of gas was just less than a dollar, the first episode of “The Simpsons” aired on TV, and the first GPS satellites were launched into orbit. Twenty-five years later, GPS is the key to new technology allowing seismologists to warn us when a big quake is about to hit.
Stanford Engineers Developing 'Quake-Proof' Home Construction TechniquesStanford engineers have developed an earthquake-proof home they say can withstand an quake three times more powerful than the October 17, 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
KCBS Cover Story: 25 Years After The Loma Prieta Earthquake, The Bay Area Struggles To Brace For Next ‘Big One’