Juul agrees to pay $462M to 6 states and District of Columbia
The embattled electronic cigarette maker is paying its largest settlement to date over the teen vaping surge.
The embattled electronic cigarette maker is paying its largest settlement to date over the teen vaping surge.
Voters in the state in November approved restrictions on menthol cigarettes and flavored vaping products.
Feuer's office had sued Kandypens in 2018 for marketing its vaping devices and e-liquids at young people through social media and by placing their products in music videos featuring artists like DJ Khaled and Justin Bieber.
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai warned Tuesday that smokers could have an increased risk of being hospitalized or placed on a ventilator if they contract coronavirus.
The ban will apply to all tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco and hookahs. It also applies to all e-cigarettes, vaping devices and flavored tobacco products.
The app has worked so well at Crescenta Valley that other districts have reached out to see how they could use it at their schools.
Just one day after the New Year, the FDA took action in an attempt curb the teen vaping crisis — announcing its plan to ban mint, desert and fruit-flavored e-cigarette cartridges popular with teenagers across the county.
A new case of a vaping-related injury has been reported in Los Angeles County, bringing the total number to 35.
Ventura County has joined Los Angeles County in banning the sale of flavored vaping products.
California is suing Juul, the most well-known maker of vaping products, alleging the company targeted young people and failed to warn them about the risks of using them.
U.S. health officials reported a breakthrough Friday in their investigation into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses.
The Centers for Disease Control said nearly 2,000 vaping-related lung injuries and 37 deaths have been reported across the country to date, and the Journal of the American Medical Association published a study Tuesday that found 1 in 4 high school students and 10% of middle school students reported that they vape.
The ban would put a halt on sales until vaping products are approved by the federal government and deemed safe.
Across the country, the CDC says 800 people have experienced vaping-related lung injuries -- 12 of those people died.
The ordinance will take effect in 30 days. Tobacco retailers will have 180 days after it takes effect to obtain new business licenses and to clear their shelves of flavored tobacco products.
Police shut down an illegal marijuana vaping operation in the San Gabriel Valley Thursday after executing a search warrant at a vacant office building.
The proposed ordinance would prohibit the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and menthol in all unincorporated areas of L.A. County.
Two vaping companies targeted by the city of Los Angeles have now agreed to stop marketing their products to minors.
The city attorney argued that the rise in vaping has created a "public health crisis" among youth.
California Governor Gavin Newsom joined the fight against youth vaping, starting with a statewide public awareness campaign as Orange County pediatricians and students said something has to be done.
Concerned parents packed Santa Clarita City Hall Wednesday night to hear from city, school and law enforcement officials about the growing use of e-cigarettes by teenagers as President Donald Trump called for a ban on flavored vape cartridges.
Public health officials on Friday said they are investigating Los Angeles County's first known death of a person associated with the use of e-cigarettes, or vaping.
Health officials in California and other states are sounding the alarm about vaping after multiple people have ended up in the emergency room with vaping-related illnesses — like lung damage.
Results of a new study show that more than 30% of high school students report having used e-cigarette products, with 10% of students saying they regularly use the products — up from 6.4% last year.
Investigators arrested a 26-year-old man for brutally stabbing a woman 12 times as he allegedly tried to steal her purse in Chinatown.
Several local Easter weekend celebrations have been rescheduled as a storm system sweeping through Los Angeles and Orange counties could produce heavy rain in some areas.
The Orange County District Attorney's office ended their weeklong manhunt for an "extremely dangerous" convict who escaped from a Santa Ana halfway house.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was found guilty Wednesday of federal racketeering conspiracy and bribery charges for his role in a scheme run by convicted ex-City Councilman José Huizar to monetize the real estate approval process at City Hall.
Investigators arrested a 26-year-old man for brutally stabbing a woman 12 times as he allegedly tried to steal her purse in Chinatown.
The incident happened at the Wells Fargo branch in the 100 block of W. Bastanchury Road at around 5:10 p.m., according to Fullerton police.
Several local Easter weekend celebrations have been rescheduled as a storm system sweeping through Los Angeles and Orange counties could produce heavy rain in some areas.
The Orange County District Attorney's office ended their weeklong manhunt for an "extremely dangerous" convict who escaped from a Santa Ana halfway house.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
Investigators arrested a 26-year-old man for brutally stabbing a woman 12 times as he allegedly tried to steal her purse in Chinatown.
Several local Easter weekend celebrations have been rescheduled as a storm system sweeping through Los Angeles and Orange counties could produce heavy rain in some areas.
Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was found guilty Wednesday of federal racketeering conspiracy and bribery charges for his role in a scheme run by convicted ex-City Councilman José Huizar to monetize the real estate approval process at City Hall.
Los Angeles was recently ranked one of the top cities in the nation for electric vehicle drivers to recharge their cars. According to a new study by iSeeCars, LA ranked number three in the United States because there is an average of one charger for every 724 people.
The viral video shows a not-so-uncommon encounter between a parent and homeowner outside a Saugus elementary school.
The Orange County District Attorney's office ended their weeklong manhunt for an "extremely dangerous" convict who escaped from a Santa Ana halfway house.
A California judge recommended that John Eastman, Chapman Law School's former dean, face disbarment for his alleged role in Trump's Georgia election scheme.
The print is number 187 out of 215 and is signed by Warhol.
The incident happened at the Wells Fargo branch in the 100 block of W. Bastanchury Road at around 5:10 p.m., according to Fullerton police.
John French was last seen on Thursday, when he stepped out to get something to eat while visiting Tijuana with his wife.
Adam Nemat, 17, was a beloved senior at Santiago High School who devoted his free time to giving back to others. Now, in his memory, family is hopeful that the community will perform an act of kindness.
A pair of videos appear to show a man striking a woman after someone yelled at him to slow down on a residential street.
While visitors will still have to pay for parking at each spot, general admission will be free for many places, including the handful of exhibitions along the iconic Museum Row along Miracle Mile
California's insurance commissioner unveiled a controversial new plan on Thursday that would let insurance companies use computer models to justify rate increases.
A deadly crash involving a Metrolink train in Redlands last April has turned into a lawsuit, as the family of the mother and daughter who were killed say that the commuter rail service was designed at a crossing that is inherently dangerous.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Caltrans engineers warned the department about the possibility of fires raging under freeways if flammable materials were allowed to be stored there. However, it appears these guidelines may have been ignored.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
The search for six construction workers turned to a recovery effort Tuesday night, following a collapse at Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
There was one winning ticket sold for Tuesday night's estimated $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, in New Jersey, officials said. It was the fifth largest in the game's history.
Krispy Kreme shares soared after the announcement of the deal, which will significantly broaden its U.S. footprint.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The city of Sacramento is now a transgender sanctuary city, believed to be the first in California to vote for this designation.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case challenging a series of actions the FDA took in 2016 and 2021 that made the abortion pill mifepristone easier to obtain.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who became the first speaker in history to be ousted from his post last year, suggested that a motion to vacate the current speaker is unlikely.
For the third consecutive year, Border Patrol is on track to record two million apprehensions at the U.S. southern border.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
Preventative chemotherapy, which is usually referred to as "adjuvant chemotherapy," is an early treatment that is used to reduce the chances of cancer returning.
Actress Olivia Munn's cancer diagnosis is raising awareness for women to seek additional screening for breast cancer after her traditional testing failed to show any signs.
In a new ad that nods to the 2024 Oscars, the pharmaceutical firm discourages people from using drugs like Mounjaro for cosmetic weight loss.
OTC daily birth control pills will be available online and on pharmacy and store shelves nationwide later this month.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
Though she was just a teenager when she began her sports management career, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss hasn't slowed down four decades later.
Eeli Tolvanan and Matty Beniers each had a goal and an assist, and the Seattle Kraken halted an eight-game losing streak by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-0.
Austin Reaves had a triple-double and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 37.8 seconds left in the second overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of LeBron James and rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-124.
Former All-Pro cornerback Tre'Davious White is joining the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal.
Left-hander T.J. McFarland was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for cash and was added to the 40-man roster.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider was accused of inappropriate and abusive behavior in the docuseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
In 1996 Nicholas Sparks' romantic novel became a bestseller. Eight years later it was adapted to a classic movie starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. And now, the love story that was "a song, a dream, a whisper," is a Broadway musical.
The Conga Room will continue its legacy through a nonprofit called the Conga Kids.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is assisting the U.S. Marshals Service after a kidnapping suspect barricaded in the San Gabriel Valley Wednesday.
The incoming storm could mean a washout for outdoor Easter celebrations and family traditions. Nicole Comstock reports.
Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was found guilty Wednesday of federal racketeering conspiracy and bribery charges for his role in a scheme run by convicted ex-City Councilman José Huizar to monetize the real estate approval process at City Hall.
Desmond Shaw flies to Downtown Los Angeles for tonight's Look At This!
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.
Even a potentially historic storm bearing down on California couldn't keep the stars away from the red carpet ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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