Crime & Safety
Updated: West Valley College Shut Down Over Bomb Threat
The campus has been cleared of the threat, but school officials say all performances, games and events scheduled tonight are cancelled.
UPDATE 2:15PM - Officials cleared West Valley Campus from an earlier bomb threat just before 2 p.m. this afternoon. According to a post on the WVC Facebook page,
"We've been given the all clear, however the campus is closed for the remainder of the day and evening. No services are open, all performances, games, events, etc. are cancelled. Back to usual hours of operation tomorrow. Those inquiring about deadlines for scholarships and grad applications, the deadline will be extended until 5pm tomorrow, March 2."
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UPDATE 11:15AM - 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.
-Bay City News
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SARATOGA - A tweet from officials at West Valley College in Saratoga says the campus has been closed this morning due to a credible bomb threat, and evacuations are taking place.
Shortly after 10 a.m., the school's website 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."
We'll have more information as it becomes available.
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