A 1995 earthquake near Kobe, Japan pushed government and industry to develop an earthquake early warning system (EWS) that helped save lives in the massive March 11, 2011 quake. California is only now beginning development of a similar but smaller scale system, which won’t be ready for four or five years. The 1995 Kobe earthquake…

On Monday, March 23, Monica Ruiz, wife of Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert), gave birth to twin daughters — Sky and Sage. Ruiz released the following statement that afternoon: “Monica and I welcomed two healthy and happy daughters into our family. Words can’t express the overwhelming joy we feel. We are both grateful to…

With 10 months until the November election, Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz already has $1.5 million in cash. Two years ago, in anticipation of his challenge from former Assemblyman Brian Nestande, Ruiz had $1.2 million in cash. By the election, he had collected more than $3.4 million and spent about $3.1 million for his re-election. During…