Located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County is the seaside town of Redondo Beach. The coastal town is a popular tourist destination due to its beaches and the main Pier. Along the pier you can enjoy dining with an ocean view and they host a number of fun festivals here throughout the …
San Fernando is one of LA’s many suburbs. It is located northwest of the metropolitan area. The city was named after the historic Mission San Fernando Rey de España that was built in 1797. Originally the area was used for citrus orchards due to its close proximity to the reservoir. Later clothing manufacturers and electronic …
Just northwest of the bustling city of Los Angeles is Santa Clarita. Its past is filled with adventure. From Native American settlements to the gold rush, Santa Clarita has played an important part of California history. Unfortunately, one part of California life that Santa Clarita cannot escape is that of earthquakes. January 17, 1994, and …
Pasadena lies northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city is probably best known for the annual Rose Bowl. On January 1st, every year the big college football game is held at the Rose Bowl Stadium, with the annual Rose Parade held in the morning. For many families, watching the Rose Parade is a New Year’s …
Located on the northwestern edge of the San Fernando Valley is the city of Simi Valley. Out of the 10 cities in Ventura County, Simi Valley is the third largest. With its location just 40 miles away from downtown LA, this city is no stranger to earthquakes. Like much of the greater Los Angeles area, …
Seismic Retrofit Program Earthquake preparedness is a part of life for Southern Californians. Damage to vulnerable buildings, physical injury, and even death are the most apparent threats from earthquakes. There can also be significant economic damage in their aftermath. Recent earthquakes have shown that some older buildings may be at risk during future earthquakes because …
On April 17, 2017, the City Council formally adopted an Ordinance establishing a framework for the seismic retrofit of two types of existing buildings. The ordinance establishes the following provisions: Mandatory Strengthening Provisions for Existing Wood-Frame Buildings with Soft, Weak, or Open-Front Walls. Voluntary Strengthening Provisions for Cripple Walls and Sill Plate Anchorage in Existing …
Topanga is small community lying within the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Topanga Canyon. A large part of the area is comprised of the Topanga State Park. The area seems to draw in the artists, writers and musicians, along with some hippies, and has a mellow, laid back vibe. Most of the homes within the …
West Hills is one of LA’s many suburbs situated to the west of downtown Los Angeles. This suburb is a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial properties with the average age of residents being 35 and older. The area has an urban feel due to its proximity to Bell Canyon and the Upper Las Virgenes …
California is known for moderate temperatures that allow for locals, and visitors, to enjoy the outdoors all year long. For this reason, the beaches along the Pacific Ocean are a huge attraction. South of the city of Los Angeles, lies the coastal town of Torrance. They boast over a mile of sandy beaches that offer …
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