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34 Victims ID'd, Road Closures: Santa Cruz County Police Log

Santa Cruz County police, fire and court news.

Handcrafted mementos in memory of those who lost their lives in the fire on the dive boat  Conception are placed at a memorial for the victims on the Santa Barbara Harbor on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Handcrafted mementos in memory of those who lost their lives in the fire on the dive boat Conception are placed at a memorial for the victims on the Santa Barbara Harbor on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in Santa Barbara, Calif. (AP Photo/Christian Monterrosa)

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County:

Father, Son Arrested In Watsonville 'Drug House' Investigation

Elias Gutierrez, 47, and Eli Gutierrez, 26, were taken into custody Thursday morning.

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Power Knocked Out For 6,000 Customers In Watsonville
Riverside Drive is closed in both directions, between Blackburn and Main streets, due to a transformer fire, according to Watsonville PD.

With 'Heavy Heart,' All Victims Of California Boat Fire Named
The 34 victims of the Conception boat fire have now been identified by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.

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Police Catch Suspected Burglar Who Tried Fleeing On Bike: SC
Jesse Avila, 41, was arrested after the SCPD was called to 1230 Mission Street around 2:38 a.m. for a burglary in process, police said.

PG&E Reaches $11B Settlement Over Wildfire Claims
The tentative settlement represents about 85 percent of claims resulting from the 2017 Northern California fires and the 2018 Camp Fire.

Road Closures Announced For Capitola Art And Wine Festival
The festival is geared toward families this year, and road closures will be in place to keep patrons safe.

Tragic Boat Fire: NTSB Releases Preliminary Findings
The report said crewmembers tried to get to where the passengers were but were overwhelmed by smoke and had to jump overboard.

Details Released On 3-Car Crash In Watsonville: Arrest Made
A man who triggered a police chase on Freedom Boulevard was arrested.

Lanes Reopen After Crash Closes Freedom Boulevard In Watsonville
All lanes were reopened Wednesday evening.

Deadly Boat Fire: Coast Guard Announces Investigation
The Coast Guard announced a formal investigation will begin into the mishap that claimed 34 lives, including several from Santa Cruz County.

Road, Lane Closures Scheduled In Santa Cruz
A sewer main repair on Water Street and construction work on Mission Street are forcing the closures.

Ex-Boyfriend Suspected Of Raping, Trying To Kill Woman: SCPD
Jeremy Castleberry, 28, of Hayward was taken into custody after police began an investigation that began at Dominican Hospital.

Curfew Considered At Main Beach To Keep Homeless Out: Santa Cruz
If the proposed beach curfew were implemented, camping on the beach between midnight and one hour before sunrise would not be permitted.

Free Car Seat-Fitting Event Comes To Santa Cruz
The event takes place at Dominican Hospital on Sept. 21.

PG&E Files Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan is another step to, among other efforts, compensate wildfire victims, PG&E officials said.

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