Stockton City Council Presents Proclamation Recognizing Tobacco Prevention Efforts
Stockton City Council Presents Proclamation Recognizing Tobacco Prevention Efforts The Stockton City Council recently presented a proclamation recognizing San Joaquin County Public Health Services, Tobacco Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Unit (SJCPHS), and partners for their leadership and ongoing efforts to create a smoke free, healthier community for all Stockton residents. The proclamation aligns […]
Truth Initiative Shines a Spotlight on Tobacco’s Impact on Black Communities at the 2025 Celebration Bowl
Truth Initiative Shines a Spotlight on Tobacco’s Impact on Black Communities at the 2025 Celebration Bowl Truth Initiative — the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to ending nicotine addiction — is taking its message directly to HBCU students, alumni, and fans at the 2025 Celebration Bowl in Atlanta on December 13. Their presence highlights the […]
Good News for Expectant Mothers: Maternal Care Benefits Under Medi-Cal Remain Strong and Unchanged
Good News for Expectant Mothers: Maternal Care Benefits Under Medi-Cal Remain Strong and Unchanged The SOL Project is committed to keeping our community informed—especially expectant mothers, new parents, and families who rely on critical maternal health services. As questions continue to surface about changes to Medi-Cal, we want to reassure pregnant women and birthing families […]
Santa Cruz County, California to implement ban on filtered cigarettes in 2027
Santa Cruz County, California to implement ban on filtered cigarettes in 2027 Santa Cruz County is taking bold action to protect public health and the environment by implementing the world’s first filtered cigarette sales ban, set to begin January 1, 2027. The move follows similar ordinances passed by the City of Santa Cruz and the […]
Leading the Movement: Cities That Stopped Selling Tobacco Are Changing the Game
Leading the Movement: Cities That Stopped Selling Tobacco Are Changing the Game Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach are leading the way in California by becoming the first cities in the nation to ban tobacco sales—and the results are powerful. Within months, local tobacco sales dropped to nearly zero, with no major loss in other store […]
Community Resources: Finding Food Assistance in Our Region
Food insecurity continues to be a real challenge for many families across our region. If you, a colleague, or a loved one need help accessing nutritious food, a strong network of local food banks and pantries is ready to support you — with dignity, compassion, and respect. You are not alone. These organizations work every […]
Bay Area town enacts total and complete tobacco ban
Bay Area town enacts total and complete tobacco ban The town of Tiburon in Marin County has made national news (as of November 2025 by passing the most comprehensive tobacco and nicotine sales ban in the country. Approved unanimously by the town council, the ordinance eliminates the sale and delivery of all tobacco and nicotine […]
Governor Signs AB 455: Sellers Must Disclose Thirdhand Smoke to Homebuyers
Governor Newsom has officially signed Assembly Bill 455, a groundbreaking law that strengthens protections for California homebuyers by bringing long-overdue attention to the dangers of thirdhand smoke. AB 455 requires home sellers to disclose any known residue or history of tobacco or nicotine smoking inside single-family homes. Thirdhand smoke— the toxic chemical residue left behind […]
Smoking Appears to Be Back in Vogue — Or Is It?
Smoking Appears to Be Back in Vogue — Or Is It? On city streets and outside bars, cigarettes and e-cigs are back in hand. On screen, Timothée Chalamet and Bradley Cooper light up, while “cigfluencers” glamorize smoking online. With little oversight of social media promotions, the April closure of the CDC’s Office on Smoking and […]
The quit‑smoking ads that helped millions are ending. A former smoker and experts fear what comes next.
The quit‑smoking ads that helped millions are ending. A former smoker and experts fear what comes next. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Tips From Former Smokers” ads are set to stop at the end of September. For 13 years, these tough and honest commercials told real stories about the harm of smoking and […]
