Proponents of a ballot measure to bolster San Francisco’s public-health infrastructure say the 35th anniversary of the Loma ...

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Oct. 17, 1989, an earthquake measuring 6.9 ...

You really don’t know when there’s going to be another significantly damaging earthquake, but we know it’s going to happen.” ...

When the devastating Loma Prieta earthquake struck on Oct. 17, 1989, Lucas Valley resident Kelby Jones was at work in the former Fireman's Fund building in Novato. "The windows shook back and forth ...

Exactly 35 years have passed since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, a catastrophic disaster that killed 63 Bay Area residents ...

The early warning system’s yearly test rang some California cellphones on a significant date in earthquake history. Warnings ...

To the anniversary of Loma Prieta serves as a reminder to stay prepared for the next big one. Joining us now, Janelle Maffei ...

You really don’t know when there’s going to be another significantly damaging earthquake, but we know it’s going to happen.” ...

Welcome to another edition of 'This Day in History,' where we explore the significant events that have shaped our world.

On Oct. 17, 1989, an earthquake measuring 6.9 in magnitude struck northern California, killing 63 people and causing up to ...

This year, the anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake also falls on the same day as the Great ShakeOut -- at 10:17 this morning, stop what you're doing and practice what to do when an earthquake ...

More than 10 million Californians on Thursday took part in an annual statewide earthquake preparedness drill the world ...