With intentions to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, the administration of the U.S. President Joe Biden made an announcement on Thursday to ban those tobacco products.
Based on the Food and Drug Administration, the studies suggest that the ban on menthol would help individuals to quit smoking. The FDA noted that menthol makes tobacco more palatable and the flavor facilitates progression to regular smoking, especially to youth and young adults.
According to CBS News, the acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock M.D. stated that the banning of menthol, which is the last allowable flavor in cigarettes, and banning all flavors in cigars will help save lives. She also added that the move will help lessen those affected by these deadly products.
The past weekend has witnessed a rain system that came through Southern California and other parts of the state. It moved through, but did not leave much water on the ground.
Based on several experts, the majority of parts of the state of California are already experiencing drought conditions and it has a high possibility of continuing to worsen. On Sunday, it is very possible to miss the rain or only drizzle in some parts of the state. Places like Santa Rosa in the Bay Area were expecting half an inch of rain. Also, Assistant Santa Rosa Fire Marshall Paul Lowenthal shared that luckily it rained, but in reality, the state ended up with quite a bit less rain. Lowenthal also added that they are anticipating a potentially long dry summer.