Pleasant Hill, Calif Eyes Smoking Ban Expansion With Smoke-Free Downtown
The downtown shopping area in Pleasant Hill, Calif. could become the latest area to go smoke-free. Councilman Michael Harris originally envisioned a smoking ban to be…
Foster City, Calif. Tells Some Residents to Keep Windows Shut While Smoking
In July, Foster City, Calif. banned smoking in public areas, parks and around commercial zones. When that amendment was passed, the City Council of Foster…
Burlingame, Calif. Expands Smoking Ban to Parks, Playgrounds and Trails
Citing increased fire danger as well as wanting to further protect the health of children and its citizens, the Burlingame City Council has passed an…
Sacramento County, Calif. Passes Emergency Restrictions on Smoking in Parks
Due to the abnormally dry conditions, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors have passed new restrictions on smoking and grill use at the county’s parks….
Santa Rosa, Calif. To Look at More Restrictions on Smoking
At its August 26 meeting, the Santa Rosa City Council was given a presentation by city planners about how they could enhance the city’s smoking…
El Cerrito, Calif. Smoking Restrictions Pass First Reading
A variety of new restrictions on smoking and tobacco use in El Cerrito, Calif. passed their first hurdle Tuesday, as the El Cerrito City Council…
Nevada City, Calif. Weighs Criminalizing Smoking Ban
For some in Nevada City, Calif. a $175 fine for smoking in the city’s historic district is not enough. According to a report, city leaders…
$13.6 Million Settlement Reached in House of Oxford, California Excise Tax Dispute
One of the most prominent names in the distribution of cigars has settled a high-profile tax evasion case with the U.S. government. The Department of…
Foster City, Calif. Progressing with Smoking Ban
The city of Foster City, Calif. continues to work on a reform of its existing smoking ban, and while some parts of the proposal are…
Laguna Niguel, Calif. Adopts Park Smoking Ban
The city council of Laguna Niguel, Calif. has adopted an ordinance that prohibits smoking in all city recreational areas and will go into effect on…
Palo Alto, Calif. Eyes Expanding Smoking Ban in Downtown
The Palo Alto Policy and Services Committee will discuss expanding the city’s existing downtown smoking ban at its meeting on Tuesday night, as well implementing possible…