In a news release, Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton said vandals caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage at Malibu High School overnight Tuesday. The vandalism was done by a group of 40 or more current seniors and former students between the hours of 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., the release alleges.

A group of 40-50 current seniors and former students at Malibu High School caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage during an overnight vandalism spree that has jeopardized graduation ceremonies and prompted criminal charges, school officials announced Monday.