Lawmakers and the attorney general want clearer rules to stop high‑powered 'e‑motos' being sold as e‑bikes after a Mineta study found many schoolyard devices exceed legal limits.

A landslide blocked the westbound lane of SR‑116 at Laurel Dell Avenue near Monte Rio on Sunday, forcing single‑lane traffic while crews respond. Check 511 and Caltrans for updates.

Assemblymember Diane Papan’s bill would let San Mateo cities bar under‑12 riders from Class 1 and 2 e‑bikes, pairing warnings and small fines with required data reporting. The move follows local crashes and a county safety forum.