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Police Ramp Up Patrols In Santa Cruz; DUI Checkpoint Planned
Extra officers will be hitting the streets, looking for intoxicated or dangerous drivers through Labor Day weekend.

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Extra officers will be hitting the streets, looking for intoxicated or dangerous drivers through Labor Day weekend.

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