SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Friday morning, the California Capitol was promptly evacuated due to an email threat received by officials.
State senators and their aides were alerted about the issue through a memo, and similarly, members of the Assembly were briefed with related information. They were instructed to vacate the premises and to work from remote locations.

In a statement, the Office of the Secretary of the Senate indicated, “Law enforcement is making efforts to ascertain the credibility of the threat received this morning; however, in an effort to prioritize safety, all Senators and Senate staff have been advised to work from home until the matter is resolved.”

The California Highway Patrol took to social media, confirming that officers were on the scene investigating the email threat, although they refrained from providing any further specifics. A representative could not be reached for additional comment at that moment.

Earlier this week, the Legislature convened in Sacramento to officially welcome new members and to commence a special session; nonetheless, most lawmakers had returned to their home districts by Friday. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom was attending an event for the Democratic Governors Association in Los Angeles.