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Proposed smoking ban put out
Apr 26, 2013 at 1:11 PM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A proposal that sought to ban smoking in apartments and condominiums has failed in a California Assembly committee.

The bill from Democrat Marc Levine of San Rafael was rejected Wednesday on a 5-2...
Delano, Northeast Bakersfield, Northwest Bakersfield, Oildale, Southeast Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Kern River Valley, Central Bakersfield

Proposed smoking ban put out
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Apr 18, 2013 at 6:10 PM
A proposal that sought to ban smoking in apartments and condominiums has failed in a California Assembly committee.

State lawmakers consider banning smoking inside people's homes
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Apr 1, 2013 at 9:50 PM
But the ban wouldn't be in every home. It would only apply to apartment complexes, condos, duplexes and any place that is a multifamily living area. The rationale behind the bill is that when a neighbor lights up, everyone in the building lights up...

State lawmakers consider banning smoking inside people's homes
Apr 1, 2013 at 9:49 PM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — What you do in the privacy of your own home might not be just your business anymore. That's if California Assemblyman Marc Levine pushes his smoking ban through into law.

It's AB 746, and it is sponsored...
Delano, Northeast Bakersfield, Northwest Bakersfield, Oildale, Southeast Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Kern River Valley, Central Bakersfield

CO2 emissions in U.S. drop to 20-year low
Aug 16, 2012 at 12:11 PM
In a surprising turnaround, the amount of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere in the U.S. has fallen dramatically to its lowest level in 20 years, and government officials say the biggest reason is cheap and plentiful natural gas.

2 Calif. counties will need changes to meet new air quality standards
Jun 15, 2012 at 1:40 PM
In a step that officials said would save lives, the Obama administration on Friday announced new air quality standards intended to reduce the amount of soot that can be released into the air.

Lung cancer CT scans: Just for older heavy smokers
May 20, 2012 at 7:02 PM
New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers.

CSUB to host conference on community service May 11
May 8, 2012 at 2:40 PM

The public is invited to join CSUB students, staff and faculty along with representatives from several community organizations for the inaugural CSUB Community Engagement Conference from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 11, in the Student Union...
Southwest Bakersfield

Bakersfield, Delano top list of bad air cities in California
Apr 26, 2012 at 10:24 AM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The American Lung Association released its annual report on air quality Wednesday, and it shows that people living in the Central Valley continue to breathe dangerous levels of both ozone and particulate...
Delano, Central Bakersfield

Bakersfield, Delano top list of bad air cities in California
Apr 25, 2012 at 11:38 PM
The American Lung Association released its annual report on air quality Wednesday, and it shows that people living in the Central Valley continue to breathe dangerous levels of both ozone and particulate pollution.

Armstrong charity gives $1.5M to Calif. tobacco tax
Feb 15, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Supporters of an initiative on California's June ballot that would raise cigarette taxes to fund cancer research got a boost Wednesday from Lance Armstrong's Livestrong charity as the cycling champion announced a $1.5 million contribution.

Obama yields on smog rule in face of GOP demands
Sep 2, 2011 at 3:25 PM
In a dramatic reversal, President Barack Obama on Friday scrubbed a clean-air regulation that aimed to reduce health-threatening smog, yielding to bitterly protesting businesses and congressional Republicans.

American Lung Association holding walk for healthy air
Mar 7, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Saturday, April 16, the American Lung Association will hold its Walk For Air. It's being held at Yokuts Park off Truxtun Avenue and Empire Drive.

American Lung Association holding walk for healthy air
Mar 7, 2011 at 8:56 AM
According to the American Lung Association, Nearly 5 million Californians have asthma, including almost 1 million children. Californians also breathe the worst air in the nation, with 90 percent of us living in areas with unhealthy air. That's why...
Central, Southwest Bakersfield

High court turns down both sides in tobacco fight
Jun 28, 2010 at 10:28 AM
The Supreme Court has rejected appeals by the Obama administration and the nation's largest tobacco companies to get involved in a legal fight about the dangers of cigarette smoking that has stretched more than 10 years.