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  • Californians Are Still Smoking Menthols After Flavored Cigarette Ban

    Special to the Observer|Updated Dec 23, 2024

    California banned the sale of flavored tobacco in late 2022 in an attempt to combat the rising use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes, especially among young people. While cigarette sales have declined, this hasn't stopped some people from smoking menthol cigarettes. From May to June 2023, market research firm WSPM Group conducted a discarded cigarette pack audit that gathered data from ten major California cities. It was found that 14.1% of the packs were menthol, and...

  • Santa Monica West Little League Team Loses to Culver City

    Special to the Observer|Updated Jun 28, 2014

    The Culver City Little League 10U team advanced to the District 25 Winner's Bracket semifinals with victories on Sunday and Monday. On Sunday, the Culver City 10 U team defeated City of Angels 9-8 in a thrilling walk off victory. On Monday, the Culver City 10 U team blasted Santa Monica West 20-5 en route to the semifinals. Culver City jumped out to an 8-4 lead against City of Angels behind the pitching of Jason Romero and the hitting of third basemen Travers Tobis. In the...