Tom Carroll is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times. Before joining The Times in 2022, he created, produced and hosted the web series “ Tom Explores Los Angeles .” He has produced stories for ...

The history of the clubhouse is also fascinating. The 1933 Long Beach Earthquake destroyed the headquarters of the city’s Fire Department, and a temporary office for the fire chief was built.

"The very first earthquake codes [in California] went in after the 1933 Long Beach earthquake," adds Jones. At that time, schools were built out of firesafe, unreinforced brick. "Seventy schools ...

"The very first earthquake codes [in California] went in after the 1933 Long Beach earthquake," adds Jones. At that time, schools were built out of firesafe, unreinforced brick. "Seventy schools ...

The coastline here is as beautiful as it is battered, in a region that has traditionally seen few tourists. But that’s ...

Muscle Beach in Santa Monica sparked America’s fitness craze in the 1930s, shaping strength culture until its 1950s end and ...