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.
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.
More than 150 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers from across California gathered at the State Capitol for Cancer Action Day. They urged legislators to support legislation aimed at saving lives from cancer.
Starting January 1 st , Carlsbad will enforce a new law prohibiting smoking, including e-cigarettes and cannabis, in and around multi-unit buildings with three or more residential units, except for outdoor designated spaces.
The Oakland City Council passed a smoke-free ordinance to prohibit smoking in multi-unit housing and bar patios; however, the ordinance exempts smoking cannabis in multi-unit housing.
In an effort to save lives from lung cancer, the State Legislature passed Assembly Concurrent Resolution 196 last July to designate November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Saturday, November 9th, as Lung Cancer Screening Day.
