World & Nation
In areas hit by Sandy, lawmakers ask U.S. to pay the whole cost
Nov. 1, 2012
The Biden administration is defending its response to a freight train derailment in Ohio that left toxic chemicals spilled or burned off.
Feb. 17, 2023
Politics
That and two other technical measures approved by the Legislature are on Tuesday’s ballot.
Oct. 30, 1998
Congress: Long-delayed $8.6-billion relief measure is OKd after GOP backs down on provisions that triggered veto; 35 disaster-hit states will get funds.
June 13, 1997
California
The timing of Monday’s quake--more than two hours before dawn--was fortuitous in minimizing injuries.
Jan. 19, 1994
Business
S hould business take a greater role in helping to upgrade California’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure after the devastating Bay Area earthquake?
Oct. 29, 1989
County officials complained Friday that the three planned tollways, the Santa Ana Freeway widening project and other local transportation improvements could face lengthy delays due to “red tape” generated by proposed clean-air regulations.
Feb. 24, 1990
Long before one of its DC-8s slammed into a Newfoundland hillside this month, killing 256 people, Miami-based Arrow Air Inc. had kept its planes aloft with some seat-of-the-pants financing.
Dec. 23, 1985
Travel on public transportation may prove difficult during the first days afterthe earthquake given the uncertain state of roadways and rail lines.
Jan. 18, 1994
Congress moved swiftly Thursday to put together a massive package of emergency aid for earthquake-stricken Northern California, and lawmakers predicted that the assistance will exceed $2.5 billion.
Oct. 20, 1989