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Health groups launch statewide campaign push for soda tax
Health advocacy groups have launched a statewide campaign focused on passing a soda tax by the end of the year. The coalition of groups formed in the wake of...Read More
Court blocks San Francisco soda warnings
A federal appeals court blocked a San Francisco law that required advertisements for sodas and other sugary drinks to carry a health warning label.Read More
Santa Clara supes ban soda in kids’ meals
Sugar-sweetened beverages will no longer be included in kids' meals at Santa Clara County restaurants.Read More
Teen turns self in after school burglary
A teen turned himself in to authorities Saturday after he allegedly stole clothing and soda from a high school student store in Rohnert Park.Read More
Oakland considering soda tax for Nov. ballot
Members of the Oakland City Council are asking voters to approve a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, saying it will improve citizens' health and bring in new revenue.Read More
SF State drops plans for exclusive beverage deal
San Francisco State University President Les Wong has decided to end negotiations with beverage companies on a contract to provide drinks to students.Read More
SF General draws line against sugary drinks
All sugar-sweetened beverages will be removed from San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, health officials announced Friday, just days after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously voted...Read More
Supes push for health warnings on sugary drinks
Supervisors Malia Cohen, Eric Mar and Scott Wiener introduced three-pronged legislation to counteract health problems caused by sugary drinks.Read More
‘Soda tax’ bubbles onto SF ballot
The Board of Supervisors approved a ballot measure to tax soda and sugary drinks.Read More
Have a Coke and a scowl
Richmond voters will decide in November on the nation's first tax on sodas and sugary drinks.Read More
Richmond aims tax at sugary drinks
If voters agree, Richmond will become the first city in California to put a tax on “sweetened beverages” including sodas and energy drinks.Read More