Politics● ElevatedBreakingOct 2 · Oct 2, 2026, 3:06 PM
California state Capitol evacuated amid threat
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from pressdemocrat · united states of america · North America
California’s state Capitol was evacuated Friday morning after construction crews in the west wing of the building reported a threat to authorities, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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