Crime & Safety

Granada High School Evacuated Following 'Possible Safety Threat'

Students and staff returned to campus at 11:20 a.m. following a roughly hourlong evacuation. Police continue to investigate.

Police gave GHS the all-clear following an evacuation and investigation.
Police gave GHS the all-clear following an evacuation and investigation. (Google Maps)

LIVERMORE, CA — All Granada High School students and staff were evacuated Tuesday morning due to an unspecified “safety threat,” the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District has confirmed. Students and staff have since been told that it is safe to re-enter the school.

At 10:17 a.m., Granada High School parents were notified by email that the school received an anonymous report of a possible safety threat.

“Out of an abundance of caution and under the advisement of the Livermore Police Department, all students and staff have been evacuated to the back fields, away from all classrooms and building facilities,” school leadership said. “They are to remain under the supervision of and protection of the Livermore Police Department and GHS Staff until campus is cleared for their return.”

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At 11:20 a.m., following a preliminary and more thorough search, police determined that no students or staff were in danger, and were permitted to return to classrooms. Police will remain on campus as they continue their investigation, the school said.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Livermore Police Department at 925-371-4987.

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