FDA gives green light to menthol flavored e-cigarettes for first time
Parent groups and anti-tobacco advocates blast FDA move to authorize vaping brand Njoy to market its products to the public.
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Parent groups and anti-tobacco advocates blast FDA move to authorize vaping brand Njoy to market its products to the public.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said Wednesday the city is suing three online tobacco retailers for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to consumers in San Francisco.
Among middle schoolers, increases were seen in the use of tobacco products.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products and electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes in unincorporated areas of the county.
The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday will consider banning the sale of favored tobacco and electronic smoking devices within city limits.
In a unanimous vote, San Jose city council members voted to end all sales of flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. There will be a second vote to finalize the ban.
San Francisco-based electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc. will pay $40 million to North Carolina and take more action to prevent underage use and sales, according to a landmark legal settlement.
U.S. business regulators are suing to break up the multibillion-dollar deal between tobacco giant Altria and San Francisco e-cigarette startup Juul Labs.
E-cigarette giant Juul is reportedly looking to launch a new vape in the U.S. that will only unlock for users ages 21 and older.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance Tuesday that would ban the sale of vaping products in the county's unincorporated areas.
A new lawsuit against San Francisco-based Juul claims to provide the strongest evidence yet that e-cigarette giant targeted children with its online advertising campaigns.
E-cigarettes were supposed to help Altria diversify beyond tobacco but its investment in San Francisco-based Juul has turned into a recurring nightmare.
A Bay Area school district took its battle against underage vaping to the courtroom Thursday, filing a lawsuit against Juul Labs for "cultivating and fostering an e-cigarette epidemic that disrupts the education and learning environment across the district."
Despite the ongoing controversies surrounding Juul e-cigarettes, a new study says the number of people using the San Francisco-based company's vaping products has been rising.
A revamped bill in the California legislature aims to go further than the Trump administration's partial ban on e-cigarette pods.
A new study finds the company's products delivers significantly more nicotine to the blood per puff than other e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes.
More than four lawsuits from San Mateo County school officials were filed Tuesday against San Francisco-based Juul Labs over its alleged efforts to get youth to smoke electronic cigarettes.
A new study on the health effects of e-cigarettes shows vaping significantly increases the risk of developing chronic lung diseases, according to University of California, San Francisco researchers.
Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit on Tuesday against San Francisco based JUUL Labs.
Haight Street is home to many vape shops that say they are seeing sales drop significantly amid confusion and concern over vaping-related deaths and illnesses.
Apple has removed 181 vaping-related apps from its mobile App Store globally.
Juul on Tuesday announced an update to its major restructuring effort that includes layoffs and deep cost cutting.
U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a "very strong culprit."
Juul Labs said Thursday it will halt sales of its best-selling, mint-flavored electronic cigarettes as it struggles to survive a nationwide backlash against vaping.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to ban the sale of e-cigarettes in the unincorporated part of the county
For years, Lisa Disbrow has been hanging banners and flags on an overpass above Highway 24 near Lafayette.
Shota Imanaga struck out a career-high 11 in winning his fifth straight start, Dansby Swanson homered while tying his season high with four RBIs and Chicago Cubs defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-2.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was taken into custody by federal authorities in New York Monday night.
Enrollment continues to drop in San Francisco public schools, and parents and students will soon be feeling the impact of closures and budget cuts.
Marin County closed most of Bolinas Beach after officials discovered human waste seeping from a coastal bluff onto the sand.
For years, Lisa Disbrow has been hanging banners and flags on an overpass above Highway 24 near Lafayette.
Shota Imanaga struck out a career-high 11 in winning his fifth straight start, Dansby Swanson homered while tying his season high with four RBIs and Chicago Cubs defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-2.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was taken into custody by federal authorities in New York Monday night.
Enrollment continues to drop in San Francisco public schools, and parents and students will soon be feeling the impact of closures and budget cuts.
Marin County closed most of Bolinas Beach after officials discovered human waste seeping from a coastal bluff onto the sand.
With the 2024 Salesforce Dreamforce conference about to kick off on Tuesday at Moscone Center in San Francisco, restaurant owners said they are already seeing a boost in sales with increased foot traffic.
San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel is the latest player to be sidelined with an injury, the team revealed Monday.
An employee of a middle school on the Peninsula was arrested Monday for allegedly committing lewd acts with a minor on campus, police said.
The San Francisco Police Department is deploying mobile camera trailers to provide round-the-clock monitoring of high-crime areas and help officers in making arrests, authorities announced Monday.
Dreamforce 2024, the annual Salesforce conference in San Francisco, was set to begin Tuesday at the city's Moscone Center and was already affecting traffic in the South of Market area.
For years, Lisa Disbrow has been hanging banners and flags on an overpass above Highway 24 near Lafayette.
Shota Imanaga struck out a career-high 11 in winning his fifth straight start, Dansby Swanson homered while tying his season high with four RBIs and Chicago Cubs defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-2.
A Black-owned wine tasting room in downtown Oakland plans to reopen this week after a temporary closure.
On Saturday, Walnut Creek welcomed home Amit Elor who captured the gold medal in women's wrestling in such a dominant style,
Andrew Benintendi hit a leadoff homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped a 16-game home losing streak by edging the Oakland Athletics 7-6.
Police in San Jose arrested the driver of a pick-up truck who fatally struck a passenger after she was thrown from his vehicle as he did "donuts" in a parking lot Friday night.
A Southern California company is 3D-printing affordable housing using waste plastic as one of the ingredients.
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
Business owners in a Vietnamese American neighborhood in San Jose are voicing support for Proposition 36 in hopes it will relieve rampant retail theft at their businesses.
Nine-year-old Ameya Desai was at Williams Elementary School, when she heard some of her friends and classmates talking about wars and conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Marin County closed most of Bolinas Beach after officials discovered human waste seeping from a coastal bluff onto the sand.
Police in Novato on Monday afternoon confirmed that a house fire on Sunday was accidentally started by a resident as he was allegedly making butane hash oil.
The picturesque coastal gem of Tiburon, just a 30-minute ferry ride from San Francisco, is experiencing a significant uptick in tourism.
Police ended a seven-hour standoff with a man barricaded in his American Canyon house Friday night by finally entering the home and confronting the suspect.
The forward progress of a fire near Sears Point in southern Sonoma County, dubbed the Cougar Fire, has been stopped, Cal Fire said Sunday.
Shota Imanaga struck out a career-high 11 in winning his fifth straight start, Dansby Swanson homered while tying his season high with four RBIs and Chicago Cubs defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-2.
San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel is the latest player to be sidelined with an injury, the team revealed Monday.
The Padres overcame right-handed batter Heliot Ramos' splash homer with a 4-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
The White Sox beat the A's 4-3 on Sunday behind home runs from Gavin Sheets and Bryan Ramos.
An attacking defense again fueled the Minnesota Vikings in a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was taken into custody by federal authorities in New York Monday night.
Police in Novato on Monday afternoon confirmed that a house fire on Sunday was accidentally started by a resident as he was allegedly making butane hash oil.
Police in San Jose arrested the driver of a pick-up truck who fatally struck a passenger after she was thrown from his vehicle as he did "donuts" in a parking lot Friday night.
An employee of a middle school on the Peninsula was arrested Monday for allegedly committing lewd acts with a minor on campus, police said.
The San Francisco Police Department is deploying mobile camera trailers to provide round-the-clock monitoring of high-crime areas and help officers in making arrests, authorities announced Monday.
With the 2024 Salesforce Dreamforce conference about to kick off on Tuesday at Moscone Center in San Francisco, restaurant owners said they are already seeing a boost in sales with increased foot traffic.
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
Dreamforce 2024, the annual Salesforce conference in San Francisco, was set to begin Tuesday at the city's Moscone Center and was already affecting traffic in the South of Market area.
Restaurant chain's push into robotics could help improve accuracy and and address complaints about skimpy orders.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
San Francisco voters will be asked to consider two separate bond measures in the upcoming November election, one for schools and another for investments in medical facilities and public spaces.
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
For years, Lisa Disbrow has been hanging banners and flags on an overpass above Highway 24 near Lafayette.
Congressional staffers say there are increasing concerns about Secret Service's funding levels, as Congress debates federal spending.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
Ryan Wesley Routh was allegedly armed with an AK-47-style rifle in an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was taken into custody by federal authorities in New York Monday night.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
One of the biggest bands to emerge from the San Francisco Bay Area in the last 30+ years, Green Day brings their latest massive stadium tour to Oracle Park this Friday with support from alt-rock favorites Smashing Pumpkins, fellow locals Rancid and openers the Linda Lindas.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Kelsi Thorud reports on a woman who shows her support for former President Donald Trump on an overpass in Lafayette. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Kara St. Cyr reports on the latest tool the San Francisco Police Department is using to help deter crime. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Sept. 16, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Kenny Choi reports on the continued enrollment decline at San Francisco schools, and the impact it will have on current students and families. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Loureen Ayyoub reports on why Tiburon is seeing an increasing number of tourists.
The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.