I interviewed Congressman Earl Blumenauer, the founder of the Congressional Bike Caucus, about how Congress can encourage Americans to ride bikes for transportation, not just recreation.

Hint: E-bike rebates and parking cashouts have a lot to do with it.

https://slate.com/technology/2023/06/earl-blumenauer-bicycles-interview-congress-ebikes.html

#biking #bikes #congress #cycling

EXCLUSIVE: Defense attorneys for the man accused of attacking former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani say the person shown in this video bear spraying a homeless person in the face appears to be Carmignani.

The video, taken in November 2021, is part of a trove of new evidence that has come to light that may link Carmignani to a series of bear spray attacks on homeless people.

These new revelations may jeopardize the case against Carmignani's alleged assailant.

"I would say my client is acting in lawful self-defense," a defense attorney said.

Read the full story HERE: https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/beating-of-ex-fire-commissioner-defense-attorney-accuses-don-carmignani-of-bear-spray-attacks-on-homeless-people/

#SFBA #SanFrancisco #Crime #Homelessness