E-cigarette use declines among high school students, CDC study finds
Among middle schoolers, increases were seen in the use of tobacco products.
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About 1 in 10 young adults are vaping regularly, CDC report finds
The report also found that White non-Hispanic Americans between 18 and 24 vape more than Latino, Asian or Black youth in the same age group.
Thousands of illegal vaping devices, mostly from China, flooding U.S.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
Juul agrees to settle more than 5,000 vaping lawsuits
The e-cigarette maker Juul Labs announced that it reached settlements in cases brought by roughly 10,000 plaintiffs.
Millions of teens admit to using tobacco products, alarming health leaders
Experts say a new generation of kids and teenagers are fighting nicotine addiction, a group that statistically never would have if it weren't for electronic cigarettes.
Nicotine gummies are a "public health crisis just waiting to happen," FDA says
First, there were flavored cigarettes that tasted like chocolate or grape. Then came the e-cigarettes in flavors like cotton candy or gummy bear. Now, there are flavored gummies made with nicotine, and the US Food and Drug Administration isn't happy about it.
Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill Aimed At Informing Parents About Electronic Cigarette Products
California Governor Gavin Newsom agrees with the state Department of Public Health and will not require all electronic cigarette manufacturers to submit pictures and descriptions of each product it sells to better inform parents of the products available.
Marijuana Vaping Product Sales Sink Amid Lung Disease Scare
Vaping products, one of the fastest-growing segments of the legal marijuana industry, have taken a hit from consumers.
Walmart To Stop Selling E-Cigarettes As Crackdown Continues To Gain Momentum
Walmart said Friday it will stop selling e-cigarettes as the number of deaths tied to vaping grows and public officials crack down on the industry.
Walmart Says It Will Stop Selling E-Cigarettes
Walmart, America's largest retailer, said Friday it will stop selling e-cigarettes as the number of deaths tied to vaping grows.
The Way You Vape Could Make It Even More Dangerous
In the wake of six deaths and 380 cases of confirmed and probable lung disease across the US, the Trump administration has called for banning most flavored e-cigarettes.
Why Is There A Sudden Spike In Vaping-Related Illnesses?
E-cigarettes have been around for a few years, so why is there a sudden spike in related illnesses?
E-Cigarettes Change Blood Vessels After Just One Use, Study Says
A new study is the latest to show changes in cardiovascular function after vaping e-liquids, though in this case, those liquids didn't even contain nicotine.
FDA Investigating 127 Reports Of Seizures, Neurological Symptoms Related To Vaping
The US Food and Drug Administration has received 127 reports of seizures or other neurological symptoms possibly related to e-cigarettes.
San Francisco Becomes First US City To Pass Ban On E-Cigarette Sales
San Francisco will become the first US city to effectively ban e-cigarette sales, after the city's board of supervisors voted in favor of an ordinance Tuesday.
Half Of Tobacco And Vape Shops Don't ID Teens, Undercover Research In California Finds
An undercover operation in California found that half of tobacco and vape shops failed to check IDs for teens purchasing e-cigarettes and other nicotine products, despite a state law raising the legal age for purchasing tobacco products to 21.
FDA Takes 'Historic Action' On Youth E-Cigarette 'Epidemic'
The FDA is acting against more than 1,300 retailers and five major manufacturers for their roles in perpetuating youth access to the devices in the US.
Teen Develops 'Wet Lung' After Vaping For 3 Weeks, Doctors Say
A teen in Pennsylvania had to be placed on a breathing machine after doctors say she developed "wet lung" from vaping.
Huff, Puff And Explode: E-Cigarette Fires, Injuries On Rise
Katrina Williams wanted a safer alternative to smoking, and e-cigarettes seemed to be the answer until the day one exploded in her pocket as she drove home from a beauty salon.
FDA Brings E-Cigarettes Under Federal Authority
Hundreds of electronic cigarette brands will have to undergo federal review to stay on the market under new rules that have the potential to upend a multi-billion dollar industry attempting to position itself as an alternative to traditional cigarettes.
E-Cigarettes Pose Health Risk To Pets
The warning comes after the Pet Poison Hotline announced there has been a 400-percent jump in the last two years, in pets being poisoned by e-cigarettes.
California Congressman Vapes During Hearing On Banning E-Cigs On Planes
A California congressman's stunt may not have won over his colleagues, but it's blowing over the internet.
3 California Men File Lawsuits After E-Cigarette Batteries Explode
Three California men have filed lawsuits against manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of electronic cigarettes, claiming the products' batteries exploded, causing severe injuries.
Vaping Regulations, Raising Tobacco Age Limit To 21 Among Advancing California Senate Bills
They include measures to raise the age for buying tobacco products to 21 and to regulate e-cigarettes as tobacco products.
New Bill Would Treat Electronic Cigarettes Like Tobacco In Public Places
Currently, vaping is treated as a safe alternative to smoking, but some lawmakers want to ban it from the same places cigarettes aren't allowed.
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The Sacramento Kings advanced to the knockout stage of the NBA's Inaugural In-Season Tournament with a come-from-behind 124-123 win over their Northern California rival Golden State Warriors at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday night.
4 news photographers shot, wounded in southern Mexico
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After almost a quarter of a century, the future of the iconic Aviators Restaurant at the Sacramento Executive Airport is up in the air.
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4 news photographers shot, wounded in southern Mexico
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Future of Aviators Restaurant at Sacramento Executive Airport up in the air
After almost a quarter of a century, the future of the iconic Aviators Restaurant at the Sacramento Executive Airport is up in the air.
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Future of Aviators Restaurant at Sacramento Executive Airport up in the air
After almost a quarter of a century, the future of the iconic Aviators Restaurant at the Sacramento Executive Airport is up in the air.
Sacramento jury convicts armed robber who killed Capitol Casino security guard
A jury convicted a man of first-degree murder in an armed robbery that turned deadly last year at a Sacramento casino, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Man arrested in Reno in connection to deadly double shooting in north Sacramento
A man arrested in Reno is suspected in a north Sacramento shooting that left one person dead and another injured in early November.
Sacramento city attorney fires back at DA over homelessness crisis
In a scathing letter obtained by CBS13, Sacramento City Attorney Susana Alcala Wood said county District Attorney Thien Ho is politically motivated in his threats to file charges over city homelessness.
Infant taken during Sacramento robbery and carjacking
The car was found abandoned with the child, unharmed, inside.
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Oakland is getting a new minor league team — the Oakland B's
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California launches new effort to clear homeless camps from state roads
A new plan is underway to help find housing for people living on the sides of California roadways.
Why environmentalists are suing the National Park Service to prevent it from planting trees
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Kings advance to knockout stage with 124-123 win over Warriors
The Sacramento Kings advanced to the knockout stage of the NBA's Inaugural In-Season Tournament with a come-from-behind 124-123 win over their Northern California rival Golden State Warriors at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday night.
Report: Mark Cuban selling majority stake of Dallas Mavericks
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UC Davis football head coach Dan Hawkins stepping down from position
The head coach of the UC Davis football team is stepping down from his position, the school announced on Tuesday.
Oakland is getting a new minor league team — the Oakland B's
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Locals cheer on Folsom native Jake Browning in 1st NFL start
The Bengals vs. Steelers game took center stage at X-Golf in El Dorado Hills on Sunday. All eyes were on one of their own as Folsom High grad Jake Browning made his first NFL start.
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House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
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Hunter Biden willing to testify in public hearing, lawyer says
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California launches new effort to clear homeless camps from state roads
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Sacramento city attorney fires back at DA over homelessness crisis
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Surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China swamping hospitals
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern regarding the surge in respiratory illnesses, which include pneumonia.
COVID variant BA.2.86 triples in new CDC estimates
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
Temple Grandin's new book uplifts young children who think differently
Colorado State University legend Temple Grandin has released a new children's book which she hopes will inspire children who think differently to start exploring important career fields.
Most applesauce lead poisonings were in toddlers, FDA says
One family said their son had eaten the pouches up to six times a day.
Hidden belly fat linked to brain inflammation and dementia, study finds
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Black Friday brings out crowds of shoppers to Roseville stores
More than 180 million people are expected to shop for Black Friday deals, and many of them were out early across our area waiting for the doors to open.
Northern California bakery remains a Thanksgiving staple
Folks are gearing up to set the Thanksgiving table, but no feast is complete without dessert. One Yuba City bakery's decades-old recipes stand the test of time.
Modesto A&W to close Wednesday for good after decades of business
A Modesto landmark of more than 65 years is set to close its doors Wednesday as a result of an American Disabilities Act lawsuit filed last month.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Expensive baby monitor switches to subscription model, parents are ticked
First-time dad Geoff Mayfield spared no expense in buying the top-rated Miku Pro smart baby monitor. It uses sensors to track his son's real-time breathing and sleeping patterns. Now, a switch to a subscription model is causing frustration.
Cantaloupes recalled from several states, including California, following salmonella infections
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The Placer Co. Inmate Escape: What CHP can learn from local law enforcement about accountability and transparency
He had a history of violence, running from police and escaping custody in a hospital, yet following the deadly Roseville park shootout, suspect Eric Abril escaped from a hospital again. In part three of our series, we investigate Abril's second escape and highlight what CHP can learn from local law enforcement about transparency and regaining the public's trust.
What's law enforcement hiding? Why CHP's Roseville park shootout could set a concerning precedent for police shootings
CHP finally released the dashcam video they initially claimed didn't exist from the Roseville park shootout, but other agencies continue withholding public information. We investigate the public's right to see records related to police shootings and the concerning law enforcement claims.
A hostage killed. Kids traumatized. Yet, CHP remains silent on its decision to serve a high-risk search warrant to an armed felon at a public park.
An officer and hostage were shot. Another hostage -- killed. It's been seven months and CHP still won't answer basic questions about policies that impact all Californians. In part one of our series, Julie Watts investigates the controversial decision to serve a high-risk search warrant to an armed felon at a public park surrounded by kids.
EXCLUSIVE: CBS Sacramento obtains never-before-seen CHP video from deadly Roseville park shootout
In response to CBS13's ongoing investigation into April's deadly Mahany Park shooting in Roseville, the California Highway Patrol on Monday released never-before-seen dash camera footage from the initial moments of the shootout.
How more cameras are helping Sacramento PD catch more car thieves.
If your car is stolen, the odds are your car will be found but the person who stole it will almost never be arrested. But Sacramento PD has a higher arrest rate than most thanks to new technology and a dedicated team.
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Call Kurtis: Elderly mom's caregiver keeps no-showing, experts expect problem to get worse
A Stockton viewer's elderly mother is in a wheelchair and requires in-home care. She says the company she hired to drop in on her mom reports scheduling and staffing issues with a high rate of callouts.
Call Kurtis: Solano County sends out property tax bills residents don't owe
Some people who sold property in Solano County are getting tax bills for property they no longer own. The new owners may not get bills at all.
Call Kurtis: Jeweler loses diamond given to wife for Christmas
Steven Sarron knew something was wrong when the jeweler couldn't return the diamond ring he gave his wife for Christmas.
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California lawmakers call on insurance commissioner to set fire insurance market straight
California lawmakers are already expressing concern over the state's plan to alleviate the insurance crisis.
Paradise holds 85-second moment of silence for victims 5 years after Camp Fire
The town of Paradise held a moment of silence on Wednesday for 85 seconds – one for each of the people who lost their lives that day.
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A Rio Linda mother is making waves by ensuring that Thanksgiving is a special occasion for new cadets in South Carolina.
DNA confirms Sacramento father-daughter connection ahead of first Thanksgiving together
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"Probably the most exciting night": Tree lighting ceremony kicks off Theatre of Lights in Old Sacramento
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Teen nonprofit CEO more than doubles reach of hygiene kit program for NorCal homeless students
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Nevada County man honored for helping CHP officer headed to call change a flat tire
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Report: District credit card at center of raid at Stockton Unified board president's home
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Man convicted in deadly robbery at Capitol Casino in Sacramento
A jury convicted a man of first-degree murder in an armed robbery that turned deadly last year at a Sacramento casino, prosecutors said Tuesday.