WASHINGTON _ The U.S. House unanimously approved a measure to authorize $100 million for repairs to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, which was near the epicenter of last week's California desert earthquakes.
The sprawling 1.1 million acre station, which tests and develops military technology, sustained significant damage in the 6.4 and 7.1 magnitude quakes which struck the Southern California desert on July 4 and 5. While flight operations resumed Wednesday, the base remains closed to non-essential personnel, but may re-open as early as July 15.
"There has been significant progress made on inspecting and executing appropriate repairs to family housing," the base said in a message to residents Thursday.
