Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

Improperly charged lithium-ion batteries are a fire risk, everyone agrees. But a new law may hurt local shops without addressing the real problem.

The proposals, which come after a series of high-profile e-bike crashes across the state, face opposition from members of the bike community.

Here’s how to experience the simple joy of renting and riding a Bay Wheels e-bike share around the city. 

The $2.4 million grant will boost EV charging and e-bikes, but is still a drop in the bucket compared to SF’s ambitious climate goals. 


Six-dollar gas signals that the era of ‘automobile entrapment’ is over.