The threat occurred nearly simultaneously with similar reports that prompted searches of at least two other California high schools. There were at least 10 total reports across three states.
It was similar to other hoax calls in recent days in Georgia and Texas. It was not clear if they were all connected but authorities believe at least six calls in Texas originated from the same person.
After officers -- including one operating a camera-equipped flying drone -- checked out the classrooms and grounds of the high school, finding no threats, authorities lifted the lockdowns, which had been in effect for about an hour. The high school was briefly placed on lockdown again Thursday but CVPD determined the report was a misunderstanding. Someone in a classroom was using a massage gun on a student and there was no crime, police said.
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