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A lot of smokers are switching to e-cigarettes to try and kick their nicotine fix, but does vaping really help kick the habit?
About 8.3 million youth ages 12 to 17 got counseling, medication or other mental health treatment in 2023, according to a new survey, which also looked at rates of vaping, drinking and marijuana use.
Parent groups and anti-tobacco advocates blast FDA move to authorize vaping brand Njoy to market its products to the public.
Among middle schoolers, increases were seen in the use of tobacco products.
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.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
Embattled electronic cigarette-maker Juul Labs Inc. will pay $462 million to six states and the District of Columbia.
The Supreme Court on Monday refused a request from tobacco companies to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November.
Juul devices and four types of pods -- tobacco and menthol-flavored -- cannot be sold or distributed, the FDA said.
About 1 in 8 US high school students -- more than 2 million total -- said they had used tobacco products in the previous 30 days, the vast majority being e-cigarettes, according to results from the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey.
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has approved a new ordinance that would ban the sale of candy-flavored tobacco.
Millions of young people vape. How aware are their parents? Not very, says a new study.
The California Legislature has voted to ban the sale of most flavored tobacco products in the state.
U.S. health officials are cracking down on a brand of fruity disposable e-cigarettes that is popular with teenagers, saying the company never received permission to sell them in the U.S.
Another group of people could be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19: people who smoke, vape or have substance use disorders.
A number of flavored vaping products being taken off the US market starting today.
A Roseville smoke shop owner has been arrested after deputies allegedly caught him selling vape and tobacco products to minors.
California officials announced Monday that marijuana vape cartridges seized in illegal shops in Los Angeles contained potentially dangerous additives, including a thickening agent blamed for a national outbreak of deadly lung illnesses tied to vaping.
A group of local school districts is suing e-cigarette maker JUUL Labs, Inc.
Gov. Gavin Newsom trying to stem the youth vaping epidemic by adding a new tax on e-cigarettes.
Flavored tobacco could be banned statewide from California stores if a new bill becomes law. The group of lawmakers behind it would help to halt what they're calling a resurgence of nicotine consumption among youth.
From the outside, the store is clearly marked. Inside, rows of colorful products are on display. As far as any average shopper on this street in California can tell, this is a legal cannabis shop.
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a sweeping spending bill into law, including a measure that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.
The number of vaping-related lung injury cases has topped 2,500 nationwide and at least 54 deaths have been reported.
Vaping or using e-cigarettes for a long period of time was associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases -- including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, chronic bronchitis and asthma -- in a new study.
Following a vicious attack by a large, loose dog on a small dog at a Woodland park, both the Yolo County District Attorney's Office and Animal Control are investigating the incident.
Illegal fireworks are sparking a new debate in Sacramento County. More than 70 citations were issued in the county last July, but hundreds of complaints were still made about the illegal activity.
The Stockton Unified School District addressed the Cesar Chavez allegations publicly for the first time since the report during its latest board meeting.
A long-running debate over a proposed affordable housing development in Penryn has now moved from public meetings into the courtroom.
California continues to face limited refinery capacity amid the ongoing war in Iran, disrupting global shipments.
A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has been arrested in connection with an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor in Stanislaus County, officials said.
Republic FC's future home at the Railyards is expanding in an effort to transform and enhance fans' match-day experience.
Illegal fireworks are sparking a new debate in Sacramento County. More than 70 citations were issued in the county last July, but hundreds of complaints were still made about the illegal activity.
Following a vicious attack by a large, loose dog on a small dog at a Woodland park, both the Yolo County District Attorney's Office and Animal Control are investigating the incident.
The Stockton Unified School District addressed the Cesar Chavez allegations publicly for the first time since the report during its latest board meeting.
SMF says it's aware of reports that ICE agents are being used to assist TSA at other airports during this time but noted that as of Monday, it has no plans to use federal immigration officials for support.
Parts of Downtown Sacramento have sidewalks that are 150 years old, and next week, city leaders will consider spending more than $1 million to help restore them.
A teachers' strike at the Natomas Unified School District in Sacramento ended Thursday morning, after both sides announced a tentative agreement.
There's a push to start charging property owners who have vacant buildings or undeveloped land in Sacramento, but some are concerned that new fees could discourage development.
More than a dozen people have been killed by cars so far this year on Sacramento streets, and on Tuesday night, the city council debated what can be done to reduce future fatalities.
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
A Chilean national on Monday pleaded guilty to a string of bank and ATM robberies for his role in a robbery crew using sophisticated tactics to steal more than $5 million in California, Oregon and Washington, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
Serious allegations against late labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez have prompted the union he co-founded to abstain from this year's Cesar Chavez Day activities.
San Jose, Livermore, Napa, Concord, and many other inland areas will be within reach of the 90° mark, which would either tie or break all-time record warm temperatures for March. The reason? A strong area of high pressure is building overhead.
The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with many fertilizing products coming from shipments that are stuck in the Persian Gulf. tuck in the Persian Gulf.
Coby White made six of Charlotte's franchise-tying 26 3-pointers and finished with 27 points as the Hornets routed the Sacramento Kings 134-90 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
Republic FC's future home at the Railyards is expanding in an effort to transform and enhance fans' match-day experience.
It was a packed house at Sutter Health Park for the fifth battle between the Sacramento River Cats and the San Francisco Giants.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
A dispute over a youth baseball contract in Ceres escalated into a physical confrontation between league leaders and a city employee, raising questions about control of a long-standing community program and potential changes to its funding.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Chicano artist and muralist Carlos Lopez marched with Chavez as a child. He said he was shocked to hear the recent sexual assault allegations that have the late labor leader's legacy under scrutiny.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Ashley Sharp reports.
Illegal fireworks are sparking a new debate in Sacramento County. More than 70 citations were issued in the county last July, but hundreds of complaints were still made about the illegal activity.
Jake Gadon reports.
Charlie Lapastora reports.
A long-running debate over a proposed affordable housing development in Penryn has now moved from public meetings into the courtroom.