Of Earthquakes, Jobs and Big Infrastructure

Timing is everything when you’re trying to beat Mother Nature. In San Francisco, where seismic protection is paramount, a major infrastructure project is providing water security while creating a slew of job opportunities.

Just 25 years ago, the freeway-flattening 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake hit northern California, collapsing structures and calling attention to Bay Area infrastructure —  particularly the water system. Since then, the race has been on to complete work before another major...

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