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San Jose meeting house marks 140 years with ADA renovation drive
The oldest Quaker meeting house west of Iowa is marking its 140th anniversary with a renewed focus on accessibility, launching a fundraising campaign to modernize the historic property while preserving its architectural heritage. The San Jose meeting house, a longstanding landmark in local and California history, is working to bring its facilities into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as part of a broader commitment to inclusivity and community outreach. The
San Jose meeting house marks 140 years with ADA renovation drive
The oldest Quaker meeting house west of Iowa is marking its 140th anniversary with a renewed focus on accessibility, launching a fundraising campaign to modernize the historic property while preserving its architectural heritage. The San Jose meeting house, a longstanding landmark in local and California history, is working to bring its facilities into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as part of a broader commitment to inclusivity and community outreach. The
4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Berkeley area, aftershock follows
Residents of the Bay Area experienced a jolt early Monday morning when a 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Berkeley, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake hit at 2:56 a.m. and was centered about two miles from Berkeley, occurring along the well-known Hayward fault line that runs through the East Bay. While the earthquake was strong enough to be felt by people across several nearby cities, there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage, offering reli
4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Berkeley area, aftershock follows
Residents of the Bay Area experienced a jolt early Monday morning when a 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Berkeley, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake hit at 2:56 a.m. and was centered about two miles from Berkeley, occurring along the well-known Hayward fault line that runs through the East Bay. While the earthquake was strong enough to be felt by people across several nearby cities, there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage, offering reli
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey’s Sindirgi, 1 Dead, 16 Buildings Collapse
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province in western Turkey on Sunday, leaving one person dead and dozens injured. The Turkish disaster management agency, AFAD, confirmed the quake occurred at 7:53 pm local time (1653 GMT) and was followed by around 20 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 3.5 to 4.6. The tremor was felt across several cities, including Istanbul and the popular tourist city of Izmir, causing wid
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey’s Sindirgi, 1 Dead, 16 Buildings Collapse
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province in western Turkey on Sunday, leaving one person dead and dozens injured. The Turkish disaster management agency, AFAD, confirmed the quake occurred at 7:53 pm local time (1653 GMT) and was followed by around 20 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 3.5 to 4.6. The tremor was felt across several cities, including Istanbul and the popular tourist city of Izmir, causing wid
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, AFAD Issues Warning on Damaged Structures
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted Istanbul on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across Turkey's most populous city and causing widespread panic. The tremor struck at 12:49 local time (0949 GMT) and was centered in Silivri, approximately 80 kilometers west of Istanbul, according to Turkey’s disaster management authority, AFAD. This quake is among the most significant seismic events to affect Istanbul in recent years. Although no major structural damage has been reporte
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, AFAD Issues Warning on Damaged Structures
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted Istanbul on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across Turkey's most populous city and causing widespread panic. The tremor struck at 12:49 local time (0949 GMT) and was centered in Silivri, approximately 80 kilometers west of Istanbul, according to Turkey’s disaster management authority, AFAD. This quake is among the most significant seismic events to affect Istanbul in recent years. Although no major structural damage has been reporte









