UPDATE: Letter With Bomb Threat Found At West Valley College

UPDATE 11:30 AM-

SARATOGA, CA - Officials at West Valley College in Saratoga have closed the campus for the rest of the day after a student reported finding evidence of a bomb threat this morning.

At around 9 a.m., the student reportedly found a letter somewhere on campus, located at 14000 Fruitvale Ave., mentioning a bomb in one particular part of the school, West Valley College spokesman Scott Ludwig said.

The student then informed a school staff member, who reported it to the school’s administration.

After reviewing the letter, campus police determined the threat was credible and decided to evacuate the school, according to Ludwig.

Police, along with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, are doing a sweep of the campus this morning.

All classes for the rest of the day have been canceled, Ludwig said.

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A tweet from officials at West Valley Collegein Saratoga says the campus is being closed this morning due to a credible bomb threat, and evacuations are underway.

All classes, including evening classes, are canceled according to a post on the college website. All on campus are being advised to walk to cars or bus stops and to “evacuate in an orderly fashion.”

Shortly after 10 a.m., the school posted this announcement:

“WVM Alert:West Valley College has received a credible bomb threat and is evacuating the campus immediately. This includes all students and employees. Please remain calm, proceed to your car or bus and evacuate in an orderly fashion. The campus will remain closed and all remaining day and evening classes are cancelled. Check the website and social media for updates.”

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