Major vandalism damage is reported at a Lake of the Pines school. Nevada County Sheriff’s Captain Jeff Pettitt says unknown suspects broke numerous windows at Magnolia Intermediate School sometime between late yesterday (Thurs.) and early today (Fri.) to gain entry, including the computer lab…

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Pettitt says the vandals also shot off fire extinguishers throughout the interior of the main building, including classrooms, offices, and the library, causing varying degrees of damage. They also broke into buildings with an ax or sledge hammer on the adjacent Bear River Little League field, one being the snack shop and another containing electronic equipment, including the public address system. It’s not known, at this time, what was taken. The Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help…

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Pettitt says the exact extent of damage is not known at this time, but he says repairs and cleanup will be expensive.