West Sacramento CERT

07/31/2026

🚲 Know Before You Ride: California E-Bike Laws 🚲

Whether you're riding to school, work, or just around town, knowing the rules helps keep everyone safe.

Here are a few important reminders:

✅ Know your e-bike class
• Class 1: Pedal assist only, up to 20 mph
• Class 2: Throttle-assisted, up to 20 mph
• Class 3: Pedal assist only, up to 28 mph

🚵‍♂️ Helmets are required for:
• All riders under 18
• Anyone operating a Class 3 e-bike

⚠️ Sidewalk Riding in Woodland
California does not prohibit sidewalk riding, but local laws apply.
In Woodland, riding a bicycle or e-bike on sidewalks is prohibited in the Central Traffic District. In areas where sidewalk riding is allowed, riders must always yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing.

⚡ A legal e-bike has a motor of 750 watts or less. Modifying an e-bike beyond legal limits may reclassify it as a motorcycle and subject it to different laws.

🏍️ E-motos are not e-bikes. Electric motorcycles are prohibited from operating on public roadways and bike lanes under California's e-bike regulations.

Help keep our streets, sidewalks, and trails safe by knowing the law and riding responsibly.

ADA Image Description:
The infographic summarizes California e-bike classifications, helmet requirements, equipment requirements, age restrictions, sidewalk riding rules, and other key laws for legal e-bike operation. (RB)

07/31/2026

The 2026 Fire Prevention Week kit is here, new materials, a bigger banner lineup in the medium and large boxes, and safe charging front and center.

Built for fire departments, schools, and community organizations ready to make an impact this October.

Reserve your Fire Prevention Week materials before they're gone: https://www.nfpa.org/en/events/fire-prevention-week/

03/05/2026

Daylight saving time is the perfect reminder to — check your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed.

A quick test could save lives! For more details, visit nfpa.org/smokealarms

03/05/2026

Time to Spring Forward!!!

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With many newer smoke alarms featuring 10-year batteries, the messaging around smoke alarms and batteries has evolved.

As begins this Sunday, remember to adjust your clocks and check your smoke alarm batteries—only if needed. Don't forget to test your alarms monthly.

Learn more at nfpa.org/smokealarms.

12/21/2025

With the Pineapple Express coming through, the Sacramento river will be high. No worries. The projected outlook is good. Water levels should start to recede on December 29th.