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High school campus in Richmond shuts down over discovery of toxic chemicals
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Velena Jones , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Classes are set to begin soon, but it's unclear if the school will reopen on time.
In Richmond, a high school is closed due to contamination. The discovery of certain chemicals under the campus led to this shutdown. Classes are set to begin soon, but it's unclear if the school will reopen on time.
The school was already undergoing upgrades. Now, the presence of toxic substances has raised concerns for the community. Further details about the situation are available from the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
The chemicals found are associated with industrial uses. The school district's decision to shut down the campus comes ahead of the new school year, which is set to start soon.
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Category: schools Published: August 5, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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