Updates matching "California"

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to continue a proposed ordinance that would have made bar patios smoke-free to protect workers, patrons and nearby residents from secondhand smoke.

The California Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1309 , also known as the Stop Lung Cancer Early Act. The legislation would help ensure more Californians do not delay or skip medically needed follow-up screenings and diagnostic services due to cost.

Over 100 cancer advocates from across California gathered at the State Capitol today for Cancer Action Day. The annual event, hosted by ACS CAN, amplifies the stories of cancer patients, survivors and caregivers to push for policies that help reduce the toll of the disease on Californians.

Ken Wilkerson, a seasoned government affairs professional with more than a decade of experience in health care advocacy and state policy, has joined ACS CAN as senior government relations director for California.

Gov. Newsom signed a bill that will increase yearly tobacco retailer licensing fees from $265 to up to $600. The additional funding is key to strengthening the enforcement of tobacco control laws, including the illegal sale of flavored tobacco products.

Humboldt County resident joined hundreds of cancer advocates from nearly every congressional district in the country to urge Congress to prioritize proven cancer-fighting policies and federal investment in lifesaving cancer research and prevention programs.   

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 703 into law, giving California taxpayers the option to voluntarily donate a portion of their state tax return to support childhood cancer research starting January 2026, California AB 703 – Fight Childhood Cancer With Your Tax Return .

After an extensive search, Jen Grand-Lejano has been promoted to managing director of the Pacific region for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate.

After losing their brothers to childhood cancer, Sahil Mehta and Rayaan Kolte are resolved to help save lives from this devastating disease. On April 9, they joined over 150 cancer advocates at the state Capitol for Cancer Action Day.