Resources

How strong are Inland cities' tobacco policies? The grades are mixed (New)

State of Tobacco Control 2018 -- CA local grades (New)

Why Secondhand Smoke is a Social Justice Issue 

Tobacco Retailer Permitting Ordinance Protects Youth from the Hazards of Tobacco 

Tobacco Retailer Licensing Infographic

Raising the Bar: California's Smoking Age is Raised to 21
           
The Problem with E-cigs

New Federal Rule Bans Smoking in Public Housing 

Matrix of Strong Legal Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinances  2016

Jerry Brown Raises California Smoking Age to 21, Tightens Vaping Rules  

Tobacco Legislative Updates

 Youth Volunteers Needed

 Tobacco Marketing That Reaches Kids: POS Advertising and Promotions
           
Cigarettes Generate Big Revenue for Convenience Stores

Tobacco Retailer Licensing Infographic

Tobacco Retailer Licensing Fact Sheet

E-Cigarettes Use Rising Among Youth

Tobacco Use Among Youth

TCP Achievement Highlights FY 2010-13

CVS Quits Selling Tobacco Product

Health Study: Stores tempt youths with booze, smokes and munchies - March 5, 2014

NEW DATA SHOWS YOUNG PEOPLE IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY ARE TARGETED BY UNHEALTHY MESSAGES IN RETAIL STORES March 5, 2014   

Riverside County Tobacco Control Project is funded by California's Proposition 99. The initiative, which was passed in 1988, increased tax on cigarettes from .10 to .35. Since Prop 99's passage there has been a drop in the smoking prevalence in California from 26% to 14%.Along with tobacco prevention education, the Tobacco Control Project also provides staff support and technical assistance to the Coalition for Tobacco Free Communities of Riverside County. The coalition members represent various local community organizations throughout Riverside County. The Coalition has spearheaded numerous public policies and community activities.

For more information call (951) 358-4977
Success Stories

Our Success Stories

Tobacco control efforts to remove tobacco from pharmacies. The Tobacco Control Project was the force behind the non-smoking policy enactment at Riverside Community College and College of the Desert. Ailing Joe Cancer  is an example of the not-so-glamorous results of smoking. Here he is making the rounds at the Indio Date Festival.