Smokers Asked Not To Toss Butts
Only 13 percent of adults in California smoke cigarettes. That's a record low for the state and the lowest rate in the nation. But public health officials aren't inclined to rest on their laurels. They've launched a new ad campaign to remind smokers of the dangers posed by discarded cigarette butts.
Helping Young People Grieve Losses From Violence
The holidays can be a painful time for many families, highlighting the loved ones missing from the table. That's particularly true in neighborhoods plagued by gang violence. Some mental health programs are reaching out to young people who've experienced deaths among their family and friends.