Dump truck hits, kills man riding e-bike in San Jose
A man riding an e-bike in San Jose early Thursday morning was struck and killed by a dump truck, police said.
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A man riding an e-bike in San Jose early Thursday morning was struck and killed by a dump truck, police said.
On the Iron Horse Regional Trail traversing Contra Costa and Alameda counties, the whir of electric bikes has become part of the summer soundtrack. But not all of those rides are what they appear to be.
Children on electric bikes and motorcycles are a staple on Bay Area roads and trails, but state officials hope to restrict the use of models that can reach dangerous speeds.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A suspect arrested following a reported mail theft in San Mateo was found to be in possession of stolen property and wanted for other outstanding warrants, police said Friday.
On Wednesday, Dublin joined other nearby departments for an E-bike Safety Enforcement Day.
A 20-year-old Petaluma man was arrested Saturday after allegedly leading officers on a chase while he was riding an electric bicycle, police said.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors is one step closer to banning youth under the age of 16 years old from riding certain electric bikes after approving the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday.
Leaders in Marin County have unanimously approved an ordinance banning certain e-bikes for children under the age of 16, citing crashes and injuries. Kara St. Cyr reports.
A tracking device on a stolen electric bicycle in Marin County led to the arrest of a teenager suspected in the armed robbery last week, according to police.
The long-standing conflict over trails in the Mount Tamalpais Watershed between horseback riders and mountain bikers seems to be approaching a turning point.
A plan from the U.S. Forest Service that would allow e-bikes on more than 100 miles worth of Lake Tahoe's trails is moving forward.
Communities concerned about e-bikes and speeding are at a crossroads with those who say restricting use will mean more cars on the road. Kenny Choi reports. (5-9-24)
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval Tuesday to an updated ordinance restricting electronic bikes and scooters from most sidewalks and parks.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is making a new push to electrify transportation in a clean, renewable and affordable way.
A Marin County supervisor and mother is sounding the alarm about the dangers of youth riding e-bikes after two trauma doctors alerted her to a concerning spike in injuries related to e-bikes since the Covid pandemic began.
Amid safety concerns, a California lawmaker is proposing to forbid children under 12 from using e-bikes and for all riders to obtain licenses. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (7/24/23)
