Snap #907 - Quake City Hero

Snap #907 - Quake City Hero

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In 1989, an enormous earthquake struck the Bay Area. One of Oakland’s major arteries, the Cypress Freeway, collapsed. And one man named Raven left his home and dove into the wreckage to save lives.

This story comes from Liam O’Donoghue, host and producer of the podcast East Bay Yesterday.

Producers: Liam O’Donoghue and Eliza Smith

Original Score: Davey Kim