Opinion: The e-bike revolution is here. San Francisco isn’t ready for it
Bike commutes are up 52%, shared bike and scooter usage has doubled, and injuries are rising too. What the city needs isn’t a ban — it’s a backbone.
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New Jersey social media influencer helps expose sophisticated arrest warrant scam
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Three injured boaters rescued near Golden Gate Bridge
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