2014 South Napa earthquake location. At least twelve aftershocks followed, including one of magnitude 3.9. The earthquake was the largest earthquake in the Bay Area since the magnitude 6.9 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency due to the severe damage and the possibility of aftershocks. President Obama declared a major disaster for Napa and Solano counties. Several older commercial buildings in downtown Napa showed signs of extensive external damage even though many had been retrofitted for earthquake safety protection. The Goodman Library, Napa County Courthouse Plaza, Sam Kee Laundry Building, Downtown U.S. Post Office, Alexandria Hotel and Annex,
Loma Prieta (band) Shirley. Their signing to Deathwish Inc. was announced in October 2011, and released their fourth studio album, titled "I.V.", through their new label on January 17, 2012. The album received positive reviews from AbsolutePunk, "Alternative Press", and "Exclaim!". Two music videos, for the songs "Fly by Night" and "Trilogy 4 - Momentary", have been released to promote "I.V." In support of "I.V.", Loma Prieta toured New Zealand and Australia in January 2012, the United States with Birds in Row in March 2012 and North America with Converge and Git Some in April 2012. The band recorded and released a split