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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a preliminary 2.0 magnitude quake occurred near Valle Vista Sunday morning.

The tremor struck at 3:43 a.m., with its epicenter located approximately 4 miles southeast of Valle Vista and a depth of 10 miles. Seismologists first reported it as a 2.5 event, but later downgraded it to 2.0.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

What to know about earthquakes

Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says. It replaces the old Richter scale. Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause much damage, according to Michigan Tech. Earthquakes below 2.5 magnitude are seldom felt by most people.

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. They can happen anywhere, but are most common in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico and Washington, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them cause damage.

What to do during an earthquake

If an earthquake strikes, it's best to protect yourself right away. Here are tips from experts:

If you're in a car: Pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.

If you're in bed: Turn face-down and cover your head with a pillow.

If you're outdoors: Stay away from buildings. Don't go inside.

If you're inside: Stay and don't run outdoors. Stay away from doorways.

The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say. "Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy," officials say. "If you're using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops." Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible. If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows. Once under a table, officials say you should hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it.

"There can be serious hazards after an earthquake, such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines," officials say. "Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake. Be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock."

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey

This article was generated by the CA Earthquake Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom. No human journalist was harmed in this experiment. You can report errors or bugs to mcclatchybot@mcclatchy.com.

The Chula Vista City Council unanimously approved plans Tuesday to transform a former aircraft manufacturing facility into a mixed-use development featuring offices, light industrial space and visitor amenities.

The Rohr Wohl Specific Plan covers approximately 45 acres along the H Street corridor, just west of Interstate 5 within the city’s coastal zone. The site formerly housed the Rohr Aircraft Facility, which closed in 2020 after operating for decades.

For comparison, the adjacent Gaylord Pacific Resort covers approximately 36 acres. The project site is bordered by Collins Aerospace and a casino to the north, the Chula Vista Marina to the south, Bay Boulevard to the east and the Gaylord Pacific Resort to the west.

Deputy Mayor Carolina Chavez said she was relieved development would finally surround the Gaylord Pacific Resort, an issue the city has discussed for years, and welcomed the addition of attractive amenities to promote tourism.

“This is the next beginning that we’re seeing for Chula Vista, and I could not be more excited,” Chavez said. “This change will also help attract tourism, much needed tourism.”

Since the Rohr Aircraft Facility’s closure, nearly 750,000 square feet of structures have been demolished. Cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination continues under oversight of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, according to city staff. Development cannot begin until the board grants final approval of the cleanup.

The plan divides the property into three areas. The first area covers nine acres, and is designated for light industrial and creative industries. The second and largest area, at 26 acres, will serve as the main employment center with offices, light industrial uses and supporting services. And the third, encompassing nine acres along H Street, is intended as a visitor gateway with potential hotels, restaurants, retail and entertainment venues.

“The project emphasizes a connected, walkable and bike friendly environment,” said Arturo Ortuño, senior planner with the city’s Development Services Department. “The project will provide a park once approach to allow individuals to walk or bike between shops, offices and visitor attractions.”

Truck traffic will be routed to Bay Boulevard and G Street, which aims to reduce impacts on H Street and nearby businesses, according to the staff presentation.

The San Diego Unified Port District raised concerns during the review process about the project’s proximity to Sweetwater Marsh and potential impacts on marsh-dependent species. The district also questioned whether future development phases would require additional environmental review.

But Ortuño said “an existing industrial use … is between the site and the marsh (and) provides a buffer that measurements confirm is more than a hundred feet from wetlands consistent with local coastal policies.”

Councilmember Jose Preciado said his support for the project hinges on its potential to bring higher-wage employment opportunities to West Chula Vista, an area that has historically attracted primarily low-wage jobs.

“It cannot be understated that we intend to create change in West Chula Vista with these kinds of projects,” Preciado said.

Downtown Vista could have a different look in a few years based on a series of changes the City Council is considering to entice more visitors with increased parking and pedestrian access.

The changes were recommended by an ad hoc committee made up of city staffers, local business owners, residents and other advisory members with ties to historic downtown Vista.

The changes would make the area safer, more accessible and more vibrant, Deputy Mayor Katie Melendez said.

“We can build to that downtown that we believe in, that we know is going to deliver for all of us,” she said.

Among other recommendations for the small area downtown, the committee recommended the city limit a section of East Broadway and Main Street to one-way traffic, allow the temporary closure of South Indiana Avenue for special events and create a small downtown park.

The Vista City Council voted unanimously last month to ask city staffers to bring back more details proposals that include potential environmental impacts.

“There was a lot of thought and a lot of going through different models and scenarios to come up with some of the recommendations in front of you,” said Councilmember Corinna Contreras, who was the council liaison with the committee. “It is a long-term project, and we know that our downtown has to be able to continue to enhance.”

The proposed changes are for a small area bordered by Vista Village Drive to the north, Eucalyptus Avenue to the south, South Citrus Avenue to the east, and South Santa Fe Avenue to the west.

Council members said they weren’t thrilled with the idea of one-way traffic, but acknowledged that the area needs more parking. The proposed changes would increase public parking by an estimated 60 to 70 spaces along Main Street and East Broadway.

Mayor John Franklin said he was concerned with how the city would pay for the work and recommended exploring developer contributions and park development money. The work would cost an estimated $10 million.

Moneca Shelhoup, a downtown storeowner, told the City Council last month that she was concerned that construction could negatively affect businesses in the area.

“I can guarantee you, if you’re going to rip up the street in front of my business, you’re going to kill me,” she told the city council last month. “And it’s not just my business; it’s other businesses also.”

Council members said they were committed to working with residents and business owners to ensure the changes work for everyone. They said they’d plan a town hall to discuss the changes with and get feedback from residents and business owners in the area.

“We want it to be a boon, not a bane,” Councilmember Jeff Fox said.

However, Shelhoup said that from her experiences, the city has a long history of ignoring the needs of businesses in the historic downtown area.

“I think a lot of times, they get into their positions, and they forget about the folks that make it a city,” she said. “I really don’t feel like the City of Vista cares to listen to business owners.”

Her husband, Kam Shelhoup, has family ties to the downtown area going back more than 100 years. He said he knows of other businesses that have left the area because of the impact of construction.

Although parking in the area is a problem, he said he thinks money would be better spent building a parking structure rather than switching to one-way traffic.

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” he said.

There have been other redevelopment projects in central Vista over the last few decades, including the development of the Vista Village district and re-routing of traffic from the historic downtown area to Vista Village Drive.

In 2020, the city completed a six-year, $30 million project to improve Paseo Santa Fe, an 0.8-mile stretch of South Santa Fe Avenue between Vista Village and Civic Center drives. At the time, business owners complained about lost business because of road construction.

That project included public art, a veterans memorial park, road improvements, underground utilities lines, new sidewalks, landscaping, and two Vista signs arching over the roadway.

Another project expected in the area is a five-story building with 109 apartments being planned for the lot that once housed Pepper Tree Frosty on South Santa Fe Avenue. The Vista Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plans in June with a handful of residents speaking in favor and against the proposal.

In addition to switching the section of the roadways to one-way traffic and adding parking spaces, the committee is recommending a series of short- and long-term projects.

Other short-term projects include creating ride-share drop-off areas, replacing trees and landscaping, adding seating areas, installing public art, improving lighting, adding bike racks and installing wayfinding signage.

Longer-term projects include developing a new park at the southeast corner of Main Street and Indiana Avenue and developing a pedestrian walkway and plaza near Buena Vista Creek.

“One of the things I love is that it keeps the historic feel of the space in downtown,” Councilmember Dan O’Donnell said.

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VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) — After a City Council meeting Tuesday night that lasted more than five hours, Vista leaders approved four provisions to extend protections for undocumented immigrants.

The proposal passed by a slim 3 to 2 margin, with Mayor John Franklin and Councilman Jeff Fox rejecting. That was identical to the vote in its first reading from September, showing the divide that still exists in the community when it comes to immigration enforcement.

These "sanctuary city" policies were first brought forth by District 1 Councilmember Corinna Contreras and gained support from fellow councilmembers Dan O'Donnell and Katie Melendez.

"We had to have this conversation," Contreras said. "I believe that it's the duty of the City Council, as we swore an oath to the Constitution, to ensure that people's rights are protected."

Other supporters include representatives from San Diego Organizing Project, Sowing Seeds of Dignity, and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, who held a joint rally outside City Hall before the meeting.

Around that same time, Mayor John Franklin shared with ABC 10News his strong opposition.

"This is symbolic in a way, but it's not," Franklin said. "It's not, because it normalizes the disrespect and dismantling of our law enforcement infrastructure."

The proposal, formally called the Community Safety and Due Process Resolution, includes four key policy changes.

After passing by a 3 to 2 vote in September, it was back as the only item on Tuesday's agenda.

Council Chambers were filled to capacity, and the overflow room was so packed that some people were forced to watch the meeting on a stream in the lobby of City Hall.

More than 100 people spoke in person and virtually, with most hoping to see it approved.

"This resolution is the absolute bare minimum for what our city can do at a moment in time when our communities are afraid and looking to you all as city leadership to do everything in your power to stand with us," said Felicia Gomez, a lifelong Vista resident and Campaign Director for the California Immigrant Policy Center.

Mayor Franklin claimed those voices don't represent the community at large.

"I'm here on behalf of three-quarters of the people of Vista who absolutely reject this sanctuary policy," he said. "We're not going to stand for it."

About half the Vista population is Hispanic/Latino, and around a quarter were born outside the country.

Franklin pointed out that there haven't been any documented large-scale ICE raids in Vista during President Trump's second term, but Contreras and others wanted to work proactively.

"It's just a basic protection, and it really is not even enough," Contreras said.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA - Saturday night, a 2.5 magnitude quake was recorded close to Isla Vista, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor rattled the region at 11:16 p.m. The epicenter was situated approximately 12 miles west of Isla Vista, at a depth of 4 miles. Seismologists first reported it as a 2.8 event, but later downgraded it to 2.5.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

What to know about earthquakes

Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says. It replaces the old Richter scale. Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause much damage, according to Michigan Tech. Earthquakes below 2.5 magnitude are seldom felt by most people.

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. They can happen anywhere, but are most common in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico and Washington, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them cause damage.

What to do during an earthquake

If an earthquake strikes, it's best to protect yourself right away. Here are tips from experts:

If you're in a car: Pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.

If you're in bed: Turn face-down and cover your head with a pillow.

If you're outdoors: Stay away from buildings. Don't go inside.

If you're inside: Stay and don't run outdoors. Stay away from doorways.

The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say. "Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy," officials say. "If you're using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops." Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible. If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows. Once under a table, officials say you should hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it.

"There can be serious hazards after an earthquake, such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines," officials say. "Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake. Be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock."

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey

This article was generated by the CA Earthquake Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom. No human journalist was harmed in this experiment. You can report errors or bugs to mcclatchybot@mcclatchy.com.