Tag: Smoking Thu, March 18, 2010
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Bogus Grade on Smoking Has Santa Cruz Leaders Miffed
Jan 18, 2010, by Staff News
The Sentinel reports that the American Lung Association gave Santa Cruz another “D” in its annual Tobacco Report Card, even though in 2009 the city passed a ban on smoking downtown and on the beach. The unimproved score has irked Santa Cruz city officials, who used the 2008 “D” grade as justification for the ban.
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A Ticket a Day Keeps the Cigarettes Away
Dec 14, 2009, by Staff News
The sign on Pacific Avenue says “No Skateboarding” and “No Walking Dogs.” It doesn’t say “No Smoking” … yet. That’s an excuse used by most of the people caught lighting up on the street, months after the city passed its strict no-smoking ordinance. They simply didn’t know. As for the policemen patrolling the street, they spend their time telling people about the new law or, at best, handing out warnings. Tickets for smoking are much rarer, and are handed out on average about once a day.
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The Smoker’s Tour of Santa Cruz
Nov 07, 2009, by Austin Sardella Business
Santa Cruz nightlife does offer a spark of relief in these post-apocalyptic times for smokers. There are several secret hovels every black-lung should know if he or she is going to survive in this brave new world, but discretion being the better part of pallor, this cloak-and-dagger guide is based on hidden clues. Read carefully and be rewarded with a bourbon and a Camel.
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California Looks to Ban E-Cigs
Sep 30, 2009, by Jessica Lussenhop News
Philip Horne, owner of E-Smokey Treats, pulls what looks like a ballpoint pen out of a jar on his coffee table and takes off the cap, revealing a red LED light where the pen point should be. He puts the other end up to his mouth and takes a drag.
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Pot-Free WAMMfest A Success
Sep 28, 2009, by Staff NewsSome 200-300 people gathered in San Lorenzo Park this Saturday for the annual WAMMfest.
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WAMMfest to be Marijuana-Free
Sep 22, 2009, by Staff NewsLogistics, not politics, determine that participants will not be allowed to light up
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WAMMfest Asks for Smoking Ban to Be Lifted
Sep 15, 2009, by Staff News
Organizers of this year’s WAMMfest at San Lorenzo Park are once again asking the city to consider lifting its ban on smoking in public parks for the medical marijuana festival.
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Smoking Ban Enacted in Santa Cruz
Sep 09, 2009, by Staff News
Last night, the city of Santa Cruz enacted a wide-ranging public smoking ban, eliciting cheers from some and jeers from others. The ban covers all of Pacific Avenue and West Cliff Drive, as well as Beach Street between the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, all municipal parks, the Wharf, outside dining areas (including bars and coffee shops), and within 25 feet of any door or window used by the public. The ban was passed unanimously by City Council.
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Raft of Rules for Group’s Santa Cruz Apartments
Aug 12, 2009, by Curtis Cartier News
What do ball games, bathrobes, squirt guns, skateboards, dirty clothes, smoking, hanging laundry, bare feet, pajamas, barbecues and video cameras all have in common? They’re all soon to be prohibited in some way from common areas at the Mission Gardens Apartments in Santa Cruz.
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City Council Cracks Down on Hookah Parlors
May 18, 2009, by Curtis Cartier BusinessThe Santa Cruz City Council is not a fan of hookah parlors. Last Tuesday, city leaders took all of three minutes to discuss and approve a set of tough new restrictions that outlaws hookah parlors from setting up shop near schools and parks, and also caps the number of parlors allowed in city limits at two. The new laws come in addition to previous regulations that keep hookah parlors from serving food or beverages—including water—and from having live music.
