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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.

2 years ago

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.

6 years ago

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.

6 years ago

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…

7 years ago

Cleanup campaign targets dirty, stinky butts

New ashcans at Ocean Beach and throughout the Sunset and Richmond will help curb cigarette butt litter.

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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.

7 years ago

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.

8 years ago

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.

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

‘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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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.

10 years ago

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…

10 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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