The law prohibits smoking tobacco or cannabis in both indoor and outdoor spaces, prompting backlash from residents.
Carlsbad, California became the first San Diego County city to ban smoking inside and outside multifamily housing units, reports Perla Shaheen for CNN Newsource. According to the article, 84 other California cities have similar bans.
Many landlords already prohibit smoking inside homes, but the new law includes outdoor areas including private patios and balconies. One landlord interviewed by ABC 10 News said he likely wouldn’t enforce the law in outdoor areas unless neighbors complained. Some residents say the law is an infringement on their rights.
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Many public transit agencies face financial stress due to rising costs, declining fare revenue, and declining subsidies. Transit advocates must provide a strong business case for increasing public transit funding.
How to Make US Trains Faster
Changes to boarding platforms and a switch to electric trains could improve U.S. passenger rail service without the added cost of high-speed rail.
Columbia’s Revitalized ‘Loop’ Is a Hub for Local Entrepreneurs
A focus on small businesses is helping a commercial corridor in Columbia, Missouri thrive.
Invasive Insect Threatens Minnesota’s Ash Forests
The Emerald Ash Borer is a rapidly spreading invasive pest threatening Minnesota’s ash trees, and homeowners are encouraged to plant diverse replacement species, avoid moving ash firewood, and monitor for signs of infestation.
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