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Richmond’s Kennedy High School shut down after toxic chemical found during renovation work
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By CBS Bay AreaThe Richmond community is looking for answers after testing found a chemical called PCE underneath the Kennedy High School campus, which is currently under construction for modernization.
West Contra Costa Unified School District leadership says they shut the school down out of an abundance of caution.
Nelson told CBS News Bay Area his family was ready for their daughter to start at Kennedy this fall after transferring from another high school.
Alexander Taylor and Jaylen Poche were out training alongside the campus after learning their practice at Kennedy High was canceled.
West Contra Costa Unified School District declined a request for an interview, directing us back to its advisory regarding Thursday night’s meeting.