As the seasons change and we welcome the rejuvenating warmth of spring, it's an opportune time to step outdoors, bask in the longer daylight, and engage in the myriad of activities that come with this vibrant season. However, with the increase in outdoor pursuits, there's an unfortunate rise in accidents and injuries....
Category: Bicycle Accident
Bicycle accidents caused by Uber drivers
In the bustling streets of Los Angeles and throughout California, bicycles and ride-sharing vehicles like Uber coexist in a complex urban dance. As cycling continues to gain popularity as a sustainable and efficient means of transportation, interactions between cyclists and Uber drivers are inevitable. Unfortunately, these interactions can sometimes lead to accidents,...
Bicycle Accidents in California: Regulations and Prevention
In California, where sunny weather favors outdoor activities, bicycles are an environmentally friendly, recreational, and trendy choice among the population.
But sometimes, this enjoyable moment is interrupted by unexpected accidents that seriously affect cyclists' health. These situations can lead to severe health consequences, from collisions with vehicles to falls...
Menlo Park police report increase in home break-ins, suspects targeting ‘affluent neighborhoods’
(KRON) — Residential burglaries are on the rise in Menlo Park, the city’s police department said Wednesday. Police confirmed there have been 14 residential burglary instances since the start of 2024.
Many of the burglaries happened in the Sharon Heights neighborhood, police said. Police added extra patrols to that neighborhood and other areas of Menlo...
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Bay Area pothole problems show improvement, caution remains
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Bay Area has experienced a recurring cycle of rain, primarily in squalls, leading to persistent drainage and wet roadways. The moisture softens the asphalt, creating potholes as vehicles cross the roads.
However, according to Caltrans, pothole issues across the region are not as dire...
Person killed in Palo Alto traffic collision
PALO ALTO — A person was killed in a traffic collision Monday evening, police said.
The collision occurred on Embarcadero Road between Middlefield Road and Walnut Drive, police said. Officers have closed traffic in both directions while they investigate.
Police haven’t released the victim’s name, nor said if they were a...
SFMTA Claims New Valencia Bike Lane Is Safer, But They Might Bow to Pressure and Redesign It Anyway
If you believe the SFMTA, the new Valencia Street center bike lane has been a smashing success. But businesses say it has smashed their revenues, and some bicyclists say it’s uniquely dangerous, so SFMTA is considering redesigning the whole thing.
The new center-running Valencia Street bike lane debuted...
Corning man sentenced to 5 years in prison
RED BLUFF — A Corning man arrested in November 2023 was recently sentenced to 5 years in state prison for crimes mainly involving theft.
The Red Bluff Police Department’s problem-oriented officer attempted to stop Johnathan Ables of Corning after seeing him riding a bicycle on Main Street near Furniture Depot. Ables fled on the bicycle...
Headlights are blinding us. Here’s why it’s mostly an American problem
This aerial drone photo shows a car driving on a road at night with headlights shadowing another vehicle.
(Audi via CNN)
Imagine if you could drive at night with your high beams on all the time, bathing the road ahead in bright light but without ever blinding...
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Librarians are now front-line crisis workers, managing homeless patrons, mental illness, book-banners
Nick Donkoh, left, a community resources coordinator, talks with Jamar JT Taylor, center, a frequent patron of the library, along with his friend Kristyn Birdsaw, right, in the community technology center at the Denver Public Library’s Central Library on Jan. 31, 2024. (Photo by Helen...
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California lawmakers want to ban kids from riding e-bikes
Two California lawmakers want to crack down on kids riding electric bicycles, citing safety concerns in the wake of a series of high-profile crashes.
One bill, introduced last week by San Diego area Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, would bar anyone under 12 years old from riding an e-bike...
Bicyclist killed in traffic collision in Los Altos Hills
LOS ALTOS HILLS – A bicyclist was killed in a collision with a car Tuesday in Los Altos Hills, authorities said.
The fatal crash happened just before 10:45 a.m. on southbound Foothill Expressway, near Old Oak Court, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
The...
E-bike program readies for Mid County expansion
SANTA CRUZ — The next phase of an electric bicycle program is preparing for launch in the Santa Cruz Mid County region next month and community members may see supporting infrastructure begin to pop up around town in the coming weeks.
Continuing the momentum from a launch in Santa Cruz...
Amtrak train fatally strikes person on track Monday afternoon
(BCN) — A person was struck by a train in Hayward on Monday afternoon and was killed, according to authorities. A spokesperson for Amtrak Police confirmed that a person was struck around 2:20 p.m. after “trespassing on the track” of train #541 from Sacramento to San Jose.
Two slides hit Highway 1 in a week as Caltrans works on Paul’s Slide repair
Caltrans is responding to another landslide which occurred late Sunday on Highway 1 just south of the Big Creek Bridge at post mile 27.8. This latest slide is larger than the slide which occurred earlier last week with both slides located within the perimeter of the existing...
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Person fatally struck by Amtrak train Monday afternoon
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An Amtrak logo is seen on the side of a passenger train on the platform at Union Station in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015. The head...
Self-Driving Waymo Collides With Bicyclist In Potrero Hill
A self-driving Waymo robotaxi apparently hit a bicyclist at about 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at 17th and Mississippi streets, which may put a dent in Waymo’s hopes to be considered the safer of the two big self-driving car companies.
While the self-driving car company Cruise has been mired in a public...
Bicyclist recovering after Placer County hit-and-run
(FOX40.COM) — Tami Teel says her 32-year-old son, Derek Teel, was struck by a car and left to die as he rode his bicycle along Crosby Herald and Wise Roads in Lincoln last Tuesday.
“Thinking about that makes me so disgusted and sick to my stomach that I can’t … like I just...
Are bicycle helmets required in California?
In California, bicycle riders over the age of 18 are not required to wear a bicycle helmet, however, riders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet when riding on a public road, bikeway, or public bicycle path. This law is designed to promote safety and reduce the risk of head...
What is California’s “Move Over Law” designed to protect bicyclists?
California's "Move Over Law" is designed to enhance safety on the roads, particularly for bicyclists. The law, formally known as the OmniBike Bill (AB-1909), brings significant changes to how drivers and bicyclists share the road. Here's an overview of what the law entails and how it affects both bicyclists and drivers in...