Explosion reported at Santa Maria Courthouse in California

Authorities are urging people to stay away from the area. Santa Maria is about 150 miles north of LA.

Explosion reported at Santa Maria Courthouse in California

Authorities are urging people to stay away from the area.

By Emily Shapiro

September 25, 2024, 1:56 PM

Authorities are responding to a reported explosion at the Santa Maria Courthouse in California, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.

People are urged to stay away from the area.

"Scene has not been deemed safe," Santa Barbara County Sheriff public information officer Raquel Zick wrote on social media.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=114085233

see also:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/explosion-california-courthouse-michael-jackson-was-tried-rcna172689

see also bomb explodes press report at:

https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/crime/article293023929.html