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CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings

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Man accused of cutting tent, kidnapping two women camping near public trail

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SF supervisor race: Incumbent Stephen Sherrill faces Lori Brooke

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Alameda County supes approve new terms for Coliseum sale

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Oakland secures $1M in federal funding for Ceasefire

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Alum Rock Union School Board approves feasibility study of rebuilding of burned down youth center

The Alum Rock Union School District Board voted Thursday night to approve an agreement to explore rebuilding a historic youth center in East San Jose that was destroyed by a fire last year.

Friday clouds
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The unsettled weather pattern will soon be coming to an end.  Friday starts off with a big serving of clouds.  Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected later in the day.  Highs should range from the upper 50s to the low 70s. The weekend forecast features more sunshine and warmer temperatures.