Police On Campus After More Graffiti Threats Found At Cal High

SAN RAMON, CA — Another threatening graffiti message was found in a bathroom on the California High School campus Wednesday, according to school officials. The disturbing discovery comes just one week after school officials found a handwritten threat in one of the boys’ bathrooms which said that an "act of violence" would be committed on May 9.

Police officers are investigating the source of the threats and have been on campus since May 1, when the first threat was discovered. In the wake of the threats, there will be a "considerable police presence on and near campus tomorrow," according to school officials.

"We have yet to uncover any evidence that would indicate these threats are credible but at the same time, we cannot completely discredit the possibility of violence at the school tomorrow," police said. "Unless we are able to completely discredit the threat, we will have a significant police presence at California High School throughout the day today and also tomorrow to ensure the safety of all students in attendance."

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Principal Christopher George sent a letter to parents and staff regarding the latest threat:

Dear CHS Staff and Parents,

I cannot commend our students enough for their support today. Since making the announcement this morning regarding the additional threat, we have had many students come forward either in person or through the anonymous tipline reporting information. We are working very closely with San Ramon Police to follow up on each and every one of these reports and will communicate with staff and parents should we identify the person responsible for the graffiti.

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 9, we will have considerable police presence both on and around our campus. We have 47 cameras on campus and will also have additional administrators to support staff and students. Despite this presence, some families will choose to keep their children home from school tomorrow and we fully support the decision that you make as a family. We understand and will work with teachers to ensure an absence tomorrow does not impact students. We will also have additional counselors available for students and staff.

To maintain our transparency with information, today’s graffiti was found this morning in a boys’ restroom in the Fine Arts Building. The graffiti stated “Tomorrow, library will be shot up first, then courtyard and then myself” and then a racist comment directed towards African Americans. While student safety is our top concern, we are equally disturbed by the racist remark. Again, we ask that students or parents who have any information that may help us in our investigation contact me at (925) 803-3210. Also, information can be reported anonymously through our online Anonymous Tipline.

Thank you for your patience through the past week.

Regards,
Christopher George
Principal