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Two California high schools locked down over false threats; no injuries, arrests, or lasting disruptions.
Two California high schools experienced lockdowns on March 17-18, 2026, after threatening calls prompted emergency responses.
Westlake High in Thousand Oaks faced a "soft" lockdown following a 9:20 a.m. call about potential harm, with law enforcement on site until 11:30 a.m. Santa Monica High was placed on shelter-in-place after multiple 11:10 a.m. calls threatening a shooting; officers cleared the campus by 11:54 a.m.
Both schools resumed normal operations with police presence.
Authorities confirmed the threats were unfounded, and investigations are ongoing.
Officials stressed that false threats will be prosecuted.
No injuries or arrests were reported.
Dos escuelas secundarias de California cerradas por amenazas falsas; no hay heridos, arrestos o interrupciones duraderas.