Hours after the shooting at Saugus High School, a group of preteens arrived at a Santa Clarita synagogue for their regular Thursday afternoon religious education class. The 16-year-old shooter participated in a weeklong vacation Bible school as an elementary school student at another large Santa Clarita church, Grace Baptist, according to a pastor. In the wake of the shooting, Grace Baptist’s campus became a virtual command post. Later, the faculty of the high school had an emotional reunion in one of its buildings. AdvertisementKnown for its good public schools, low crime rate and small-town feel, Santa Clarita has long been a top choice for law enforcement officers and firefighters to buy homes.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 17, 2019 12:00 UTC