I am NEW to the bike paths and am a casual cyclist. I noticed that on a
website about the various bike paths in LA/OC thy mentioned some "gang"
issues. I am introducing my kids to cycling as well, are there ares
that should be avoided? Does anyone else know if this is true. I
realize that trouble can happen anywhere, but I just never even thought
of the bike paths as having a greater than average saftey issues.

Thanks for the help...