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Pair of Quakes Signal End to Seismic Calm
Seismologists say the Puente Hills thrust, the site of Friday's 5.1 earthquake in La Habra in Orange County, is "a very dangerous fault." We hear what that could mean.
By Warren Olney • • 33m ListenThe aftershocks are still rumbling after Friday's 5.1 magnitude earthquake centered in La Habra in northeast Orange County. Seismologists say the Puente Hills thrust is "a very dangerous fault." We hear what that could mean. Also, measles and other preventable childhood diseases have been at record lows in California, but fears about vaccination might cause epidemics. We hear about that -- and the complex life of Cesar Chavez.
Later, on To the Point, over the weekend, General Motors increased this year's vehicle recalls to 4.8 million — six times more than it recalled in all of last year. But, for almost 10 years, it failed to recall Chevy Cobalts and other cars with defective ignition switches linked to at least 13 fatal accidents. Was there criminal action? We get the background as CEO Mary Barra prepares to defend GM on Capitol Hill starting tomorrow.
Banner image: Damage to infrastructure after Northridge earthquake, January 17, 1994. Photo: Department of the Interior/USGS, US Geological Survey
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3 storiesRash of Measles Cases
Measles appeared to be finally eradicated in North America but, as of Friday, there's been a 12-fold increase in California, with 49 cases —21 in Orange County alone. Dr. David Núñez is Family Health Medical Director for the Orange County Health Care Agency .
Read the story9 minAnother Reminder for Earthquake Country
Friday's 5.1 magnitude earthquake was centered in northern Orange County and strong enough to cause a landslide, break water mains and damage buildings. What's the potential for the Puente Hills Fault, which runs from northern Orange County, up through the San Gabriel Valley and right under downtown LA?
Read the story14 minCesar Chavez Gets Close-up in a First-of-Its-Kind Biography
It's a holiday in California in honor of Cesar Chavez -- arguably the most important Latino leader in US history. In the 1960's, he organized poor Mexican farm workers against rich California farmers using boycotts, marches and other forms of nonviolent action.
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