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His Life's Dream Came True: Chris Rene's Santa Cruz Homecoming

Fans lined up at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and the new star didn't disappoint. See video and photos here.

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Fans flocked to the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Sunday to see X Factor third place finisher Chris Rene's homecoming concert.

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