Multiple school districts across Northern California were targeted by threats circulating on social media Friday, prompting closures and increased security measures. While most threats proved to be non-credible, authorities took the situation seriously and investigated each incident.
Several school districts in Northern California fell victim to a nationwide social media trend threatening schools Friday.In the North Bay, the Tamalpais Union High School District in Marin County canceled classes at all schools after the district's main office received a threat of violence around 7:30 a.m. via text. Shortly after receiving the threat, the district's five schools evacuated the campuses and contacted local law enforcement .
"Unfortunately, a national social media trend involving alleged threats to school campuses is impacting schools across the country," Santopadre told community members in a letter.In the South Bay, a threat was made shortly after 7 a.m. to Mt. Pleasant High School in San Jose on social media, according to the San Jose Police Department. Police increased patrol checks at the school.
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