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In case you missed them, here are some of the stories we found interesting this week.

Fairfield homeless shelter has open house Thursday

Times Herald

After more than a decade of planning and fundraising, construction is complete on the $11.2 million Bridge to Life Center, a homeless shelter at 310 Beck Ave..

The public is invited to a dedication of the center from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday.

St. Anthony vs. Citigroup: charity wants its $2 million back

SF Chronicle

More members of middle class file for bankruptcy

USA Today

Foreclosures hitting more people with prime loans

SJ Mercury News

Share the Spirit: Volunteer Hayward is Secret Santa to the needy

Inside Bay Area