E-Bike Ban Hits Schools | Los Angeles News

Newport-Mesa Unified School District just became the first in California to ban e-bikes for kids in grades K-8, calling it a safety privilege — as emergency room visits for e-bike injuries have skyrocketed from one case in 2021 to 201 in 2025. While school leaders say they’re acting proactively, parents are split: some see it as overreach, others support prioritizing safety — especially for younger kids, who they believe aren’t ready for the risks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/462733ef4f570e73 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews