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Richmond's Kennedy High School shuts down after vapor test finds toxic chemical
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kelcie Lee | Bay City News , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The West Contra Costa Unified School District made this decision as a precautionary measure.
A school in Richmond has been closed due to the presence of a toxic substance. The West Contra Costa Unified School District made this decision as a precautionary measure. Further testing is needed to determine the extent of the issue.
According to the district, there is currently no immediate risk to health. Details about the situation are available from the school district, which announced the closure on Monday after receiving preliminary test results.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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