Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Nisqually Earthquake was a wake-up call to build stronger buildings across Puget Sound. More than two decades later, experts ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A common type of retrofitting in California is shoring up a raised foundation. Also consider chimneys and gas. (Daniel Sulzberg / ...

Homeowners in the East Bay are getting a chance to learn how they can do retrofitting work on their residence themselves while taking advantage of state grants available to help cover the cost of ...

Mission Santa Inés in Solvang will receive a $500,000 federal grant to conduct seismic retrofit work. The California Missions Foundation secured two grants totaling more than $1.2 million for projects ...