Health Educators Prep Local Stores Ahead Of June 9 Smoking Age Change
The legislation was signed May 4, giving public health leaders only a little over a month to educate those selling tobacco on the new law.
The Orange County Register:
O.C. Merchants Prepare For Smoking Age To Rise From 18 To 21
The cigarettes are stashed behind the counter at Antojitos Latinos Market, along with the Lotto tickets. But starting next week, 18-year-old customers will only be allowed to buy a Scratcher, not a pack of smokes. (Perkes, 5/31)
In other news from across the state —
The Sacramento Bee:
UC Davis’ Cancer Center Director De Vere White To Step Down
Ralph de Vere White, the longtime director of the UC Davis comprehensive cancer center who elevated its stature nationally while expanding its campus locally, announced Tuesday he is stepping down on June 29. (Buck, 5/31)
Capital Public Radio:
UC Davis Mind Institute Works To Help School-Age Kids With Autism
Researchers at the UC Davis' MIND Institute want to find the best way to help children with autism spectrum disorder excel in school. Most studies focus on development in pre-schoolers. (Johnson, 5/31)
The Desert Sun:
Desert Cooling Centers Opening Early Due To Friday Heat
Cooling Centers across the Coachella Valley will be activated nearly two weeks ahead of schedule because of high triple-digit temperatures that are expected to hit somewhat earlier than usual. The cooling centers -- complete with water, snacks and other supplies -- are typically available by mid-June when warm conditions become more consistent, said Jose Arballo, spokesman for the Riverside County Public Health Department. But they should be open by Friday when temperatures are expected to reach 114 degrees. (Atagi, 5/31)