On Wednesday, the American Lung Association released its State of Tobacco Control 2018 report, which saw marked increases over the previous year for the tobacco control policies of California cities. The report noted that California was leading the nation in such policies, and the Bay Area was one such contributor. Benicia made slight improvements, but […]
Benicia Police Department conducts tobacco sales sting
1 cited for tobacco sale to minor Last Friday, the Benicia Police Department’s Investigations Unit performed a minor decoy tobacco sales operation at various Benicia businesses that sell tobacco products. Of the 14 businesses, a clerk at one of them was charged with selling tobacco products to a minor. As a part of the sting, […]
Parks Commission to discuss amendments to smoking ordinance
The Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Commission will discuss amending the city’s coming ordinance to include marijuana at a special meeting Wednesday. At a recent Benicia City Council meeting, the council discussed minor updates to the city’s smoking ordinance during discussion on the passage of Proposition 64, which legalized marijuana for personal use in California, and […]
Solano County receives failing grade in tobacco control policies
On Wednesday, the American Lung Association released its “State of Tobacco Control 2017 – California Local Grades” report, which found that city and county leaders throughout the Bay Area made great efforts to improve tobacco control policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use as well as limit exposure to secondhand smoke. However, Solano County is […]