East L.A.— Garfield High School and Monterey Continuation High School remain closed today after officials found a stockpile of fireworks at a nearby home.

Students from both schools were evacuated Monday after agents with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives served a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Vancouver Avenue, a short distance from both schools, and discovered a stockpile of fireworks.

Luis Acosta was arrested on possession of explosives and possession of destructive devices, according a statement issued by Cal Fire today. The agency provided no further details.

School personnel and LAUSD school police escorted students as they walked to nearby Griffith STEAM Magnet Middle School.

As a precaution, Garfield and Monterey remained clos

See Full Page