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Walnut Creek bans flavored tobacco, vaping devices
The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to ban the sale of favored tobacco and electronic smoking devices.Read More
Vaping doubles among Marin County youth
Vaping among Marin County youth has more than doubled in the past two years, according to a state survey.Read More
Defendants in ‘Shrimp Boy’ case plead guilty
Eight associates of former Chinatown tong leader Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow have been sentenced in federal court in San Francisco.Read More
Teen allegedly swipes more than $1K from store
A 15-year-old boy was arrested early today on suspicion of breaking into a Petaluma convenience store and stealing more than $1,000 worth of alcohol, cigarettes and lottery tickets, police...Read More
Public urged to stay clear of Cal protest today
University of California at Berkeley police are asking the public to stay away from a planned rally today on the school's campus.Read More
Cleanup campaign targets dirty, stinky butts
New ashcans at Ocean Beach and throughout the Sunset and Richmond will help curb cigarette butt litter.Read More
San Francisco snuffs menthol cigarettes, flavored tobacco
Legislation restricting the sale of all flavored tobacco including menthol cigarettes was approved unanimously by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.Read More
Ban would target Menthol, flavored cigarettes
Selling flavored or menthol cigarettes would be banned in San Francisco under legislation proposed to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.Read More
Suspects swipe more than $2K worth of smokes
Police in Fremont are investigating the theft Thursday of more than $2,000 in cigarettes from a Walgreens.Read More
Masked duo hit up 7-Eleven at gunpoint
Police are seeking two masked men who allegedly robbed a Fremont 7-Eleven store at gunpoint Wednesday.Read More
Supes mull bumping cigarette buying age to 21
Legislation that would increase the legal age to buy tobacco in San Francisco from 18 to 21 was moved forward to the full Board of Supervisors.Read More
‘Outraged’ Tony Serra vows ‘Shrimp Boy’ appeal
Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow, the leader of the Chee Kung Tong, was found guilty by a federal jury in San Francisco Friday of all the 162 charges.Read More
Santa Clara County bumps smoking, vaping age to 21
Anyone who plans on buying tobacco or electronic smoking products in unincorporated Santa Clara County must be at least 21 years old.Read More
Dolores Park butts targeted in cleanup campaign
Surfrider's "Hold on to Your Butt" campaign aims to generate awareness about the environmental and health impacts of littering cigarette butts.Read More
BART bans vaping on trains, platforms
BART directors voted unanimously today to approve an ordinance that allows the transit agency to ban electronic cigarettes on its trains and in its stations.Read More
E-cigarettes curbed in San Mateo County
The Board also voted 4-1 to approve an ordinance prohibiting smoking of all types in and around unincorporated multi-unit residences.Read More
Marin County restricts tobacco sales
Marin County's Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance Tuesday banning the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies in the unincorporated area of the county.Read More
Marin smoking ban stretches into the home
If you're a smoker living in an apartment or condo in unincorporated Marin County, lighting up at home is about to get really expensive.Read More
Battling it out over new smoking tax
When it comes to another dollar in taxes on a pack of cigarettes, supporters and opponents are making their voices heard. Read More