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Garfield High Evacuated in East LA During Search-Warrant Operation

Officials say the action stems from a Yolo County investigation, unrelated to immigration enforcement.

Overview

  • LAUSD moved students and staff to Griffith STEAM Magnet Middle School as a precaution.
  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said it is assisting Yolo County deputies serving a warrant at a home near the campus.
  • Monterey Continuation High School was also relocated under the district's safety protocols.
  • Some nearby homes were evacuated and the public was asked to avoid the 400 block of Vancouver Avenue.
  • Authorities have not announced when students will return to their campuses as the operation continues.