What Does El Nino Mean for Southern California?
A strong El Nino weather event is headed for Southern California. After a scorching summer of record heat, wildfires, and (tropical!) storms, scientists are warning of a very wet and warm winter thanks to El Nino. This El Nino is in, what weather experts call, …
4.0 Earthquake Rattles Ojai and Ventura County
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake rattled residents of Ojai and Ventura on Friday. The quake was felt in nearby regions as well, with reports coming out of Newbury Park, Camarillo, and Oxnard. The temblor occurred in the exact same area as August’s massive 5.1 magnitude “Hurriquake,” …
When You Need Foundation Replacement
As a homeowner in Southern California, it is essential to stay on top of all necessary repairs to your home. This is especially important when it comes to protecting and sustaining your home’s foundation. When a home’s foundation suffers mild to moderate damage or deterioration, …
When You Need Foundation Repair
The foundation of your home is arguably the most important aspect of the structure. Over time, it can degrade and sustain damage, especially if older building methods were used or shoddy workmanship was done. If the foundation has been neglected, oftentimes total foundation replacement is …
2.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Silver Lake
On Monday, a 2.6 earthquake rattled residents of the Silver Lake area. The quake struck at 9:00 AM at a depth of 7 miles. No damage or injuries were reported. It’s important to remember that Southern California is earthquake country, and any time there is …
Remembering the Great Santa Barbara Earthquake
Photo Credit: Santa Barbara Historical Museum On June 29th, 1925 a massive 6.3 earthquake destroyed much of downtown Santa Barbara. The quake struck at 6:42 AM and claimed the lives of 13 people. The intense shaking left both of the twin towers of Mission Santa …
What We Can Learn From Massive Morocco Earthquake
The 6.8 earthquake that devastated Marrakech, Morocco earlier this month should serve as a major earthquake warning for California. To-date, there have been 2,900 deaths and 5,500 injuries, while countless people remain missing. The majority of the buildings that were severely damaged or destroyed in …
Morocco Earthquake – Death Toll Tops 2,600 Amid 6.8 Temblor
Friday night, a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Marrakech, Morocco. The region – which is unaccustomed to earthquakes, especially of this size and power, experienced extreme devastation after the quake. Morocco’s Ministry of Interior estimates 300,000+ people have been affected by the quake, while the …
Earthquake Swarm Rattles Ventura During Tropical Storm
It was an interesting weekend for residents of Southern California. In the midst of tropical storm Hilary making landfall, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Ventura County, 4.3 miles southeast of Ojai. The large temblor rattled the region at 2:41 P.M. Seconds after the first one …
