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[California] COUNCIL WATERS DOWN EATERY SMOKING LIMITS

After a contentious debate Wednesday night, the Oceanside City Council tentatively approved a watered-down ban on smoking at outdoor eateries, limiting the restriction to restaurant space on public sidewalks, not private property.
U-T San Diego [San Diego Union Tribune]
added Jun 7, 2013 11:42
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[California] Smokers asked to feed the meter

San Rafael’s newest downtown installation is an eight-foot-tall “cigarette eater meter.” Smokers are being asked to feed the meter by depositing their remnants in the receptacle. Passersby will be able to see how many butts are inside, and for every butt
Marin Scope
added Jun 7, 2013 11:16
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[California] Ban on smoking at outdoor eateries splits council

In a dramatic meeting, a split Oceanside City Council approved on Wednesday a proposal to ban smoking at outdoor eateries on public sidewalks. The council was divided over an original version of the ordinance that would have banned smoking at any outdoo
U-T San Diego [San Diego Union Tribune]
added Jun 7, 2013 09:15
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[California] Oceanside bans smoking at sidewalk cafes

After a contentious debate Wednesday night, the Oceanside City Council tentatively approved a watered-down ban on smoking at outdoor eateries, limiting the restriction to restaurant space on public sidewalks, not private property.
U-T San Diego [San Diego Union Tribune]
added Jun 7, 2013 09:12
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[California] Council reaches compromise on smoking ban laws

The approved wording bans smoking on bar and restaurant patios adjacent to city streets, but still allows smoking on patios located on private property and permits smoking at cigar social events.
Coast News (Encinitas, CA)
added Jun 6, 2013 16:24
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[California] Official: Hotel fire caused by cigarette

A smoldering cigarette was the cause of a fire that tore through the historic Franco Hotel and sent three people to the hospital Monday evening, North County Fire District Chief Chris Orman said Tuesday.
Salinas (CA) Californian
added Jun 5, 2013 17:21
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[California, Minnesota] Governor Dayton signs bill to prevent more than 47700 kids from smoking

Members of the Raise it for Health coalition, a group of Minnesota's leading health and nonprofit organizations, joined Governor Mark Dayton today at a ceremonial signing of the bill that increases Minnesota's cigarette tax. Minnesota Commissioner of Heal
PR Newswire
added Jun 5, 2013 10:28
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[California] SMOKING BAN WEIGHED FOR OUTDOOR EATERIES

The Oceanside City Council is set to vote today on an ordinance that would prohibit anyone from lighting up within 25 feet of any restaurant patio or sidewalk cafe. A public hearing on the item starts at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 300 N. Coast Highway.
U-T San Diego [San Diego Union Tribune]
added Jun 5, 2013 17:26
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[California] Report: Local Asian Immigrant Men Triple Average Smoking Rate - Cupertino, CA Patch

According to the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, "Asian male immigrants, in particular the Filipino and Cambodian populations, have three times the smoking rate compared to the county’s overall adult smoking rate." Cupertino has a 63 percent
Patch.org
added Jun 4, 2013 17:06
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[California] Rancheria implements a smoke-free policy

The Resighini Rancheria, located just south of Klamath, has passed a Tobacco Free policy that prohibits smoking in all areas of the work place, tribal/community events, and playgrounds. United Indian Health Services' Native Tobacco Project lauded Resighin
Eureka (CA) Times-Standard
added Jun 2, 2013 10:42
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