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Kennedy High in Richmond cleared to reopen after testing finds no toxic vapors
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Tom Vacar , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the testing and reopening can be found through KTVU FOX 2 News, the source of this update.
Kennedy High School in Richmond is set to reopen on Tuesday. This decision comes after the school underwent environmental testing. The testing was done to check for toxic vapor intrusion on campus.
The neighboring Richmond Swim Center will also reopen on Tuesday. The testing found no evidence of toxic vapors, allowing the school and swim center to resume operations. Further information on the testing and reopening can be found through KTVU FOX 2 News, the source of this update.
Details on the testing process and what led to the initial closure are available from the news source.
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Category: schools Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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