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Port of San Diego bans e-bikes, e-scooters, most pedicabs from Embarcadero
The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners is limiting where people can ride motorized mobility devices along the San Diego Bay waterfront.
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San Diego family searching for answers as man loses memory after e-scooter accident
The family is asking for anyone with information on Mercado’s accident to come forward, NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry reports.
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‘He doesn't remember anything': E-scooter accident leaves City Heights family searching for answers
Marlenne Sanchez is searching for answers after it appears her husband Carlos Mercado got into an accident on his e-scooter and lost memories, including those of the accident.
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E-bike and e-scooter injuries on the rise, especially for kids, new report shows
A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission shows more people across the country are riding e-bikes. They are also being linked to more accidents, especially among children.
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New report shows 21% increase in e-bike, e-scooter injuries nationwide
NBC 7’s Audra Stafford spoke with a surgeon at Rady Children’s Hospital who says e-bike and e-scooter injuries have more than doubled in San Diego.
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After teen killed in e-bike accident, Encinitas gets $3M in safety improvements
Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, presented Encinitas with $3.09 million for the Santa Fe Drive Corridor Improvements Project, intended to make the bustling street safer for pedestrians, cyclists and bus riders.
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After teen killed in e-bike accident, Encinitas gets $3M in safety improvements
The money will be used to help fund a project that will make is safer for people to walk, run and bicycle in the area, reports NBC 7’s Audra Stafford.
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E-biker dies after collision with pickup in Gaslamp Quarter: San Diego Police
The woman was sideswiped by a Chevy Silverado around 11 a.m. Tuesday on Market Street, according to investigators.
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San Diego e-bike accidents send two to the hospital with serious injuries
A woman hurt in the Gaslamp suffered life-threatening injuries, according to SDPD.
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New California bill would restrict kids under 12 from riding e-bikes
Two North County cities have already declared e-bike emergencies after deadly accidents — and now the state wants to crack down on who can ride them.
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New state bill would require licenses for e-bikes
They’re a popular way to get around, but they can be very dangerous. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports on a proposal moving through the state legislature.
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‘We're all grieving': City of Encinitas declares local emergency after deadly e-bike crash
The Encinitas City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday evening to ratify a local emergency proclamation pertaining to “bicycle, e-bicycle and motorized mobility device safety,” according to the agenda. After hearing from a dozen public speakers, the council voted unanimously in front of a full room to approve the action. The local emergency allows the city quicker access to…
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Parents share message at vigil celebrating North County teen killed in e-bike crash
Parents of an Encinitas teenager who was killed last week while riding his e-bike spoke publicly about their son Tuesday for the first time since his death.
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Teen boy killed in e-bike crash in Encinitas; e-bike crashes increasing in North County
A family is grieving after the death of a 15-year-old boy in Encinitas last week. The boy died after injuries from a crash involving his e-bike he was riding.
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Teen killed in Encinitas e-bike crash
The 15-year-old boy crashed into a van and later died from his injuries, reports NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes.
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Best Accessories For Your E-Bike!
It’s time to ditch your car and get on the electric car bandwagon! California Live’s Amber Pfister chats with the Founder of Bunch bikes to talk about the popularity in e-bikes and also the best accessories for your new ride!
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How to Protect Yourself From Lithium-Battery Fire
There were two such fires in as many days in San Diego, reports NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes.
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Lithium-Ion Batteries Spark 2 Separate San Diego Fires, Man Suffers Critical Burns in Explosion
Lithium-ion batteries are believed to be the cause of two separate fires in San Diego, one of which led to an explosion that left a man with critical burn injuries, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said.
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E-Bike Lithium-Ion Battery May Be Cause of Carlsbad Garage Fire
When things go wrong with your bike or scooter, a common outcome is a fire breaking out.