Posts Tagged ‘earthquake safety’
On the 25th anniversary of Loma Prieta, paramedics remember
Twenty-five years later, they returned to the site where the earthquake wreaked the most havoc, to remember a day they could never quite forget.
Read MoreNew interactive map identifies homes in need of seismic retrofitting
An Oakland resident created a website for people to determine whether their building is at greater risk of collapsing during an earthquake.
Read MoreStepping down as Mayor Quan’s spokesperson, Sue Piper reflects on challenging years
For the two years since Jean Quan was elected mayor in Oakland’s first ranked-choice voting election, the voice of her administration—through multiple turbulent situations—has been Susan Piper, who retired last month as Quan’s official spokesperson.
Read MoreEarthquakes, Earth Day and potholes: Behind the scenes at City Council
A day in the life at City Hall: Sitting in on City Councilmember Jean Quan’s Monday staff meeting, a half-hour lightening round of Oakland public policy to prepare for the week ahead.
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