South High School in Torrance was placed on lockdown on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, following a reported bomb threat that prompted a police response near the campus.
According to a report from Patch, law enforcement officers responded to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Calle Mayor after the threat was reported. Authorities advised members of the public to avoid the area while officers investigated the situation.
South High School is located at 4801 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance and is part of the Torrance Unified School District. The California Department of Education lists the campus as a public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12.
The reported threat prompted heightened security around the school as authorities worked to determine whether there was any actual danger to students, staff, or the surrounding community.
At the time of the report, further details about the nature of the threat and the outcome of the police investigation had not been provided. Officials are expected to release additional information as the situation develops.
