California Science

Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Struck Southern California Coast

A tremor centered offshore near Dana Point produced light shaking across several Southern California communities.

Live Poll

Is now the right time to spend more on protecting local coastal transit from rising seas?

Rising sea levels and intense storm events have necessitated emergency repairs to the critical Southern California transit line.

The tremor occurred early Sunday morning at a shallow depth near the Mendocino fault zone.

Live Poll

Do you support using state bonds to fund scientific research programs in your area?

Voters will decide in 2028 whether to authorize funds to offset federal cuts to scientific research.

Live Poll

Should California prioritize lowering energy costs for households over incentivizing new renewable energy programs?

New laws expand small-scale solar capacity while the state halts a community solar program to prevent rate hikes.

Live Poll

Do you support extending the operational life of nuclear power plants to meet local electricity demands?

The federal funding supports ongoing operations at California's last nuclear facility through 2030.