Blackouts, Plea In Murder Trial: Santa Cruz County Police Log

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

Road Closures Planned For Fireworks Show In Capitola
The show is scheduled in Capitola on Sunday, Oct. 13, and Village Area road closures are scheduled.

'We Were Not Adequately Prepared': PG&E CEO
The press conference at the utility’s headquarters marked the first time the company’s head had publicly addressed the shutdown.

Deputies Replace Child's Stolen Wheelchair Ramp: Watsonville
The Santa Cruz County Deputy Sheriff’s Association stepped up by purchasing a new ramp and bringing it to the family.

2 Ex-Monterey County Deputies Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges

Marlon Alveranga and Brent Horger were both arrested this week on suspicion of sexually assaulting inmates in Monterey County.

Power Restoration Continues In Santa Cruz Co.: PG&E, Officials
Find updates for your area below.

Girl, 14, Missing From Redwood City
Kayla Espinoza last was reportedly known to have left her home with a rolling suitcase on Oct. 5.

Wife Denies Murdering Husband In Their Aptos Home
Amanda Montero Owens, who was 51 at the time of her husband's stabbing death in August, entered the plea Thursday.

Parolee Arrested In Watsonville For Alleged Meth Possession
Jose Martinez was arrested by a Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office deputy shortly before 6 p.m. at 66 Fiesta Way.

Wheelchair Ramp Stolen From Watsonville Family
The family's daughter uses the ramp to get in and out of the house.

Suspect Spraying Victims With Possible Urine In Santa Cruz
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’4" in height, overweight, with black hair and brown eyes.

Power Outages, Extreme Fire Danger: Santa Cruz Mountains
"Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly," the National Weather Service stated.

Watsonville PD Receives $112K To Make Streets Safer For All
The grants came from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

Cal Fire Works To Finish Fire Breaks Around Hwy 17

"One spark is all it takes to set the mountain on fire," said homeowner Marty Feldman, a resident of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Gunshots Reported In Live Oak: Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
The sheriff's office received a report of gunfire in the area around 12:13 p.m. Monday.

Black People Disproportionately Homeless In California

In Monterey County, the percentage of black people who are homeless is more than seven times higher than the county's black population.