Tag: tobacco
San Benito County bans flavored tobacco products
Following the lead of many counties and cities in California, and in an effort to combat the public health risks associated with youth smoking,...
Three shops fail tobacco compliance test
A recent tobacco age compliance operation found three Hollister businesses out of compliance with checking identification: Diaz Liquors, Home Town Gasoline, and Shop and...
Letter: Tobacco industry targets youth
As a sophomore at San Benito High School I face daily peer pressure; whether it’s from friends wanting me to drink alcohol or smoking cigarettes. I’m constantly told that if I don’t, I am not cool enough. Lucky enough I am the kind of person that if something does not seem right I will not do it, especially to fit in or impress my friends. However, I know of many students who smoke because they do not want to feel left out.
