The situation unfolded quickly as everyone inside the building was told to leave immediately. State Senator Susan Rubio explained, “We were told to evacuate for our safety.” Workers were instructed to work from home while police investigated the threat. Governor Gavin Newsom was reported safe and “far away from the area,” according to ABC News reporter Alex Stone. This reassured the public that the governor was out of harm’s way. Meanwhile, the California Highway Patrol began searching the Capitol building to make sure it was safe.
Details about how the bomb threat was made are still unclear. Was it a phone call, an email, or something else? Authorities are not sharing that information yet, but security experts say all threats must be treated seriously. “Even if it turns out to be false, safety is the top priority,” said security expert Jack Ellis.
Evacuations like this are part of a well-planned process to protect lives. Public buildings like the Capitol have emergency protocols to handle such situations, including quick evacuations and searches. As the investigation continues, the Capitol remains closed until police confirm it’s safe to return.
