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Santa Cruz's chowder competition is the longest-running in the nation, the boardwalk said.

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Santa Cruz's chowder competition is the longest-running in the nation, the boardwalk said.

Here's how Tri-Valley stacked up in an analysis of road conditions.
Here's how Tri-Valley stacked up in an analysis of road conditions.
Here's how Tri-Valley stacked up in an analysis of road conditions.
Here's how Tri-Valley stacked up in an analysis of road conditions.
Here's how Tri-Valley stacked up in an analysis of road conditions.
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