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UK passes ban on cigarette purchases for anyone born after 2008

  • Apr 23
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Cold case murder solved 44 years later using DNA from cigarette

  • Feb 23
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SF reaches $3M settlement with tobacco companies who violated city ban

  • Oct 27, 2025

Bay Area smoke shops caught illegally selling mushrooms, whip-its

  • Aug 12, 2025

High density of smoke shops in East SJ pushes plan for moratorium

  • May 29, 2025

DNA on cigarette carton leads to break in 1977 SJ cold case

  • May 7, 2025

FDA proposes limiting cigarette nicotine levels

  • Jan 15, 2025

Surgeon General report shows disparities in tobacco use in U.S.

  • Nov 19, 2024

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4 San Jose smoke shops caught illegally selling mushrooms, whip-its in SJPD undercover operation

  • Aug 12, 2025
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High density of smoke shops in East SJ pushes plan for moratorium

  • May 29, 2025
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High density of smoke shops in East San Jose pushes plan for temporary moratorium

  • May 28, 2025
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DNA found on cigarette carton leads to major break in 1977 San Jose cold case murder

  • May 7, 2025
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Richmond proposes 45-day moratorium on smoke shops over regulatory concerns

  • Apr 7, 2024
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South Bay leaders urge federal action on menthol cigarette ban

  • Mar 29, 2024
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CA's flavored tobacco 'black market' alive and well: ATF

  • Apr 1, 2023
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Video shows Bay Area teen offered flavored tobacco product

  • Mar 31, 2023

Latest Stories

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Richmond proposes 45-day moratorium on smoke shops over regulatory concerns

The city of Richmond is looking to crack down on smoke shops, saying many are operating illegally. Elected leaders also say there's too many smoke shops scattered around the city. We spoke to critics who say cutting off businesses won't solve the problem.

  • Apr 7, 2024

FDA sued over 'almost unconscionable' delay in ban on menthol tobacco products

A coalition of civil rights and medical organizations said Tuesday that they are suing the US Food and Drug Administration because it has missed its own deadline to take action to ban menthol cigarettes.

  • Apr 4, 2024

South Bay leaders push for federal action on menthol cigarette ban, say it's an 'equity issue'

While menthol cigarettes are banned in California, local leaders say federal action on a ban is needed as the Black community has been disproportionately targeted.

  • Mar 29, 2024
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How is California's flavored tobacco ban enforced and is it working? Watch I-Team's 3-part series

California banned menthol cigarettes, e-liquids, e-juices, pods, or any other vape device or tobacco product accessory that contain any flavored liquid. But is it working? Here's what the I-Team uncovered.

  • Apr 1, 2023

Despite ban, CA's flavored tobacco 'black market alive and well' due to loophole

ATF says the state's ban lacks an enforcement strategy and because of that the demand for the tobacco black market in California is one of the highest across the U.S.

  • Apr 1, 2023