FDA proposes rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars

The FDA announced its proposed rules for the ban Thursday, to "help prevent children from becoming the next generation of smokers," said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.

• Apr 28, 2022

Construction Worker's Cigarette Likely Cause Of Mt. Washington Garage Explosion

A construction worker in Mount Washington taking some time to smoke might have ignited a garage explosion today that left a 61-year-old man in serious condition with burns to his head, face and arms, officials said.

• Jan 20, 2018

California Tobacco Tax Shoots Up By $2 Per Pack On Saturday

Voters approved the tax increase in November. It's projected to raise up to $1.4 billion a year.

• Mar 31, 2017

Pot Leaves? Cigarettes? Some Complain Halloween Costumes For Kids Go Too Far

The pot leaf costume is a favorite, so is a cigarette baby costume.

• Oct 22, 2014

'Breathe Free' Campaign Underway To Prep Manhattan Beach For Smoking Ban

Cigarette smokers will soon no longer be welcome in Manhattan Beach.

• Jul 22, 2014

Voters Reject Dollar Tax On Cigarettes To Fund Cancer Research

A ballot measure that would have added a dollar tax to every pack of cigarettes to fund cancer research appears to be headed for defeat.

• Jun 6, 2012

Pier, Parking Lot Smokers Face $100 Fine Under New Law In Hermosa Beach

A tough new campaign has turned several public places in Hermosa Beach into no-smoking zones.

• Feb 28, 2012

Armstrong Backing New Tobacco Tax Initiative

The athlete is supporting a new initiative that would increase taxes on cigarettes, raising more the $500 million a year for cancer research.

• Feb 28, 2011

Black Lungs & Dead People: Anti-Smoking Pitch Gets Graphic

If you didn't already know the health risks of smoking, the feds are set to use graphic imagery on cigarettes as a reminder.

• Nov 10, 2010