Mira Costa, closed due to social media threats, to reopen Thursday [UPDATE]
A sports field at Mira Costa High School. File photo Mira Costa High School was closed for a second day in response to anonymous threats made against the school on social media app Yik Yak. The threats, which were initially vague, became more serious, with one stating, “Almost every school shooter has left a warning before committing the crime and everyone ignored them, just remember,” according to district officials. The school plans to reopen tomorrow with security measures in place. “We look forward to welcoming all students back to campus, but understand that parents/guardians have the right to make an informed decision for their child,” the Manhattan Beach Unified School District said in a press release. A threat was also made against Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach, but the school determined that it wasn’t credible and chose to remain open, according to a message on its website. The post said, “I am coming for you too Redondo.” Yik Yak is an app that allows users to see anonymous posts published by other users within a one-and-a-half-mile radius. It was originally developed for college students to share information in and around campus. It was also used in the…
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