Christmas Eve in Santa Cruz

As has becomecustomary onChristmas Eve inSanta Cruz,vendors took overthe sidewalks lastWednesday addingto congestion anddisorder. (PHOTO:AINSLEY CLARKE)

Central, Regional

December 28, 2014

Christmas Eve in Santa Cruz

As has become customary on Christmas Eve in Santa Cruz, year after year, vendors took over the sidewalks last Wednesday adding to congestion and disorder (Photo: Ainsley Clarke)

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