tobacco age increase California's smoking raised from 18 to 21 under bills signed by Gov. Brown 8 in 10 Support raising

Council member Victoria Fleming, who represents northeast Santa Rosa in District 4, said she favored taking an aggressive approach to tackling smoking among youth as the largest city between San Francisco and Portland

It must operate free and clear of political and tobacco industry influence

Where have I been all my life!"Pipe Smoker"By Robert ServiceBecause I love the soothing weedAnd am of sober type,I'd choose me for a friend in need A man who smokes a pipe.A cove who hasn't much to say, And spits into the fire,Puffing like me a pipe of clay, Corn-cob or briar.A chap original of thought, With cheery point of view,Who has of gumption quite a lot, And streaks of humour too.He need not be a whiskered sage, With wisdom over-ripe:Just give me in the old of age A pal who smokes a pipe.A cigarette may make for wit, Although I like it not;A good cigar, I must admit, Gives dignity to thought.But as my glass of grog I sip I never, never gripeIf I have for companionship A guy who smokes a pipe.

Everything in the pantry should be suspect except canned items

Tobacco taxes provide about 9% of general fund revenue and about 10% of Education Trust Fund revenue

Accessed December 14, 2025