The name Loma Prieta (dark knoll) was given by the Spaniards and Mexicans who at the time saw dark, blue-green chaparral ...

While the project will begin with only a single lane closure, transportation officials have noted that full closures are on the horizon.

CA prepares for next big earthquake with Great ShakeOut drill This year, the anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake also falls on the same day as the Great ShakeOut -- at 10:17 this morning ...