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Kennedy High Reopens After Toxic Soil Find | Oakland News
Kennedy High in Richmond is back open — but not everywhere. After toxic PCE chemicals were found buried under the campus during renovations, officials shut it down for safety checks. The California Department of Toxic Substances Control confirmed the air is safe overall, clearing the way for students and staff to return. Still, the kitchen and a metal shop classroom remain closed for now, as localized PCE levels there likely stem from everyday products, not the underground contamination. A mobile kitchen will handle meals while the campus reopens — giving new students like Mia a much-needed…
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