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Bay Area Startup Creates Technology To Let Gun Owners Remotely Disable Weapons

A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a cellphone controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved—and disable it remotely.

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A mountain lion struggles to retain consciousness after being tranquilized in a Santa Cruz creek bed. (CBS)

Mountain Lion Tranquilized, Rescued From Aqueduct Near Santa Cruz

A mountain lion that was trapped for hours in the Branciforte Creek aqueduct near downtown Santa Cruz was tranquilized and rescued Thursday afternoon.

2013/05/16

Dimitri Storm is wanted for several crimes in the North Bay and Santa Cruz County. Authorities said he may have recently changed his appearance. (Santa Cruz County Sheriff)

Ex-Fugitive Dimitri Storm Enters Plea To Attempted East Bay Car Thefts

Fugitive and alleged serial car thief Dimitri Storm pleaded not guilty to nine charges in Oakland Monday in connection with attempted auto burglaries in Berkeley last week.

2013/05/13

A kayaker paddles at night (Al Bello/Getty Images)

Santa Cruz Fire Crews Rescue Kayaker Caught In Kelp

A kayaker was rescued after drifting a few hundred yards from shore in Santa Cruz Friday afternoon.

2013/05/11

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Convicted Felon Arrested With Loaded Gun In Car, Rifle, Ammo In Home

A convicted felon seen with firearms in his neighborhood was arrested Saturday after Santa Cruz County sheriff’s deputies recovered a loaded handgun from his car and a rifle from his home, according to the sheriff’s office.

2013/05/04

Police sketch of a man suspected of following and groping two female runners in Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz Police Search For Man Suspected Of Groping Female Runners

Santa Cruz police have released sketches of a man suspected of following and groping two female runners Monday night in Santa Cruz,

2013/05/04

Dimitri Storm is wanted for several crimes in the North Bay and Santa Cruz County. Authorities said he may have recently changed his appearance. (Santa Cruz County Sheriff)

Santa Cruz County Residents Warned To Be On Lookout For Fugitive

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about robbery and burglary suspect Dimitri Storm, who victimizes those who leave their cars and homes unlocked, a sheriff’s spokeswoman said.

2013/05/02

Broadcaster Jerry Graham died in his Santa Cruz home on April 29, 2013, one day before his 79th birthday. (Jefferson Graham)

Former KPIX Personality, Broadcaster Jerry Graham Dies At 78

Longtime Bay Area television and radio personality Jerry Graham died on Monday, a day before his 79th birthday.

2013/05/01

Dimitri Storm is wanted for several crimes in the North Bay and Santa Cruz County. Authorities said he may have recently changed his appearance. (Santa Cruz County Sheriff)

Fugitive Dimitri Storm Reportedly Spotted In San Mateo County

Fugitive Dimitri Storm, who is suspected of stealing vehicles in at least five Bay Area counties, might have picked up a hitchhiker in San Mateo County Monday.

2013/04/23

Santa Cruz police Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker (left) and detective Elizabeth Butler were shot and killed during an altercation with a suspect on February 26, 2013. (Santa Cruz Police Department)

Records: Army Allowed Santa Cruz Police Shooter To Resign

Records show the Army commander of a former soldier who gunned down two California police detectives had allowed him to resign from the military instead of face a court-martial when he was twice accused of rape.

2013/04/17

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