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A passenger looks for his luggage on a baggage carousel at terminal at San Francisco International Airport . (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

SFO Baggage Handler Accused Of Stealing From Luggage

A San Francisco International Airport baggage handler accused of stealing dozens of items from airline passengers’ checked bags appeared in a Redwood City courtroom on Wednesday, prosecutors said.

2013/05/23

CNET's Top Gift Ideas (For Dads)

Court Rules Using Cell Phone For GPS Violates Hands-Free Driving Laws

A fresh court ruling in California states that using a phone solely for navigation is a violation of hands-free laws.

2013/04/09

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Tech Report: Navigation On Cellphones May Violate Calif. Hands-Free Law

Our technology analyst takes a look at a recent decision by a Fresno court that prevents use of hand-held navigation devices while driving.

2013/04/09

An Apple iPhone 5. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Tech Report: New App Tracks Kids Without Them Knowing

A company called If You Can has launched a new app to help parents monitor the whereabouts of their children using GPS and other location systems.

2013/03/29

Evidence of copper theft. (File - CBS)

Vallejo Using Tech Tricks To Bring An End To Copper Thefts

Security experts confirmed that technology now exists to embed a tracking chip into the wire which will alert authorities if the wire is cut and allow police to track its movements.

2013/03/18

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BART Spending Millions On Security Measures, Improving WiFi Service

Bay Area Rapid Transit will soon begin major upgrades to its police communications center and computer systems so that central command can respond more rapidly to crimes and disturbances, transit officials said.

2013/01/25

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iPad GPS Snares San Jose Parolee, Stolen Electronics

A GPS tracker in an Apple iPad has led police to a San Jose parolee with a booty of stolen electronics in his home.

2013/01/17

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Best Ways To Save During The Holiday Sales Rush

The race is on to be first in line for this year’s best deals on holiday gifts: Black Friday is almost here. Every year, the stores open earlier in the wee hours of the morning, some even open at midnight after Thanksgiving Day, while other stores start the Black Friday sales on Turkey Day itself. If you’re going to get up that early (on a day off, no less), it is important to be prepared.

2012/11/13

Caltrain, San Francisco station

Caltrain Receives First Chunk Of CA High Speed Rail Bond Money

Caltrain has received its first big chunk of high-speed rail bond money, which will be used to electrify and modernize the system.

2012/09/27

A Boeing Chinook CH-47 helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steven R. Doty)

National Guard Helicopter, Trailer Vandalized At Ukiah Airport

An Army National Guard Chinook helicopter was vandalized while parked at the Ukiah airport Sunday night.

2012/09/11

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