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Santa Clara County imposes fines on public health violators as COVID-19 cases surge
Violating public health orders in Santa Clara County now carries a hefty fine of up to $500, giving teeth to mask requirements... Last comment on Aug 13, 2020 at 6:10 pm | 12 comments

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Santa Clara County imposes fines on public health violators as COVID-19 cases surge
Violating public health orders in Santa Clara County now carries a hefty fine of up to $500, giving teeth to mask requirements and social distancing rules in Santa Clara County that have been in effect for months. Wednesday, 12:10 PM | 12 comments

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