Safari, preference, location service setting not saving

Hi DoogyDawg,

Does this issue persist in safe mode? This can help determine whether one of your startup items are causing the issue. You can learn how to use safe mode here:

"Start up your Mac with Apple silicon in safe mode

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > Shut Down.
2. Wait for your Mac to shut down completely. A Mac is completely shut down when the screen is black and any lights (including in the Touch Bar) are off.
3. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until “Loading startup options” appears.
4. Select a volume.
5. Press and hold the Shift key, then click Continue in Safe Mode.
6. The computer restarts automatically. When the login window appears, you should see “Safe Boot” in the menu bar.

Start up your Intel-based Mac in safe mode

1. Turn on or restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key until you see the login window.
2. Log in to your Mac.
3. You might be asked to log in again.
4. On either the first or second login window, you should see “Safe Boot” in the menu bar."

Here's a link to the full resource: Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support

Creating a new user account can help isolate things down to your account or see if it's happening across the entire OS. You can learn how to create one here: Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac - Apple Support

If you're unable to narrow things down you can reach out for additional support here: Get Support

Take care.

Thanks for the reply, DoogyDawg.

We're glad to hear things are working properly again.

We hope you enjoy your day.