Updates matching "California"

In July, the Buena Park City Council unanimously passed the first comprehensive smoke-free policy in Orange County to prohibit the use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, in multi-unit residences and most outdoor spaces.

The Bakersfield City Council passed a comprehensive tobacco retail licensing program that will help hold Bakersfield retailers accountable for following state and local tobacco laws, including the statewide law that ended the sale of flavored tobacco products.

Attorneys General for six states and DC today announced a $462 million multi-state settlement to be paid out by JUUL Labs, following an investigation into its underage marketing practices to attract youth to its addictive e-cigarettes.

JUUL announced it will pay $462 million to settle a multi-state investigation into its underage marketing practices to attract young consumers to its addictive e-cigarettes. Under the settlement, California will receive $175.8 million.

ACS CAN volunteers from across California rallied at the State Capitol and urged lawmakers to pass legislation that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) invites the Inland Empire community to participate in a forum to help reduce the number of deaths from breast and cervical cancer.

The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that it will not hear R.J. Reynold’s challenge to a Los Angeles County law ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products.

State Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation to ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence.

Aria Community Health Center (ACHC) facilities across the Central Valley recently adopted a proactive referral system to better connect patients with the resources they need to quit tobacco use.