State GovernmentCalifornia Awards Millions In Grants Aimed At Stopping Tobacco Sales To KidsJune 12, 2018 | Steve MilnePolice departments in Stockton, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova and Rocklin will be getting more money to crack down on the illegal sale of tobacco products to kids. They're among more than 70 entities throughout California getting state grant money. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Must Be 21 Or Older to Purchase TobaccoJune 9, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonCalifornians must now be 21 or older to buy tobacco products.
State GovernmentMajor California Tobacco Bills Go Before Assembly CommitteeJuly 8, 2015(AP) - Two California bills aimed at curbing youth smoking are getting a crucial legislative hearing.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Bills Target Smoking Age, E-CigarettesJune 3, 2015(AP) - California lawmakers are pushing forward bills to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21 and going after the increasingly popular electronic cigarettes.
Health CareState Health Officials Fear E-Cigarettes Undoing Progress Made gainst Tobacco UseJanuary 29, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia public health officials say the rise of electronic cigarettes threatens to undo 25 years of progress the state has made against tobacco use.
Bay Area Rapid Transit To Ban E-cigarettesJanuary 28, 2015(AP) - Bay Area Rapid Transit is set to ban the use of electronic cigarettes on its trains and at stations.
State GovernmentRegulations Proposed For E-Cigarettes In CaliforniaJanuary 26, 2015 | Katie OrrThe use of electronic cigarettes is on the rise and one California lawmaker says it’s time to crackdown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report Card Grades Region On Tobacco ControlJanuary 21, 2015 | Steve MilneSacramento gets a "C" grade when it comes to tobacco control polices. That's according to the American Lung Association's annual report card released today.
Health CareE-Cigarette Regulations Loom As Vaping Trend BoomsAugust 7, 2014 | Steve MilnePeople who "vape" and the retail shops and lounges that cater to them in Sacramento and throughout the country could be facing restrictions in the near future. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Davis Moves Closer To E-Cigarette BanMarch 12, 2014 | Steve MilneThe Davis City Council last night took the first step toward banning electronic cigarettes.
