so please join me and the san francisco marin medical association, the california medical association and the american medical association in upholding this ban on candy flavored tobacco, vote yes on prop e. >> thank you. i'd like to ask some questions, and i'm going to begin with you, dr. chung. do you believe that this proposition, a ban on flavored tobacco is the best way to fight youth tobacco use. >> yes, i believe this is a very effective way to fight youth tobacco, because we know that four out of five kids who start smoking start with a candy tobacco flavored product, four out of five. so if we ban the sale of these candy flavored tobacco in our stores, we will effectively keep them out of the reach of our kids. it's all about our health. >> and the same to you, star child. >> absolutely not. as i mentioned, the kids already can't buy tobacco in stores. what this will do is drive sales to the streets or on-line where i.d. check is less effective or in the case of on the streets, it won't take place at all. if you buy things on the street from unregulated sources, he don't know

that's why this demo is supported by the american society of addiction medicine, the california medical association, among others. it is critical that all americans, regardless of their age or how much money they make, have access to high-quality comprehensive treatment. my ll will strengthen medicare so we can help seniors address opioid dependence by ensuring they get the care they need. i also want to thank ranking member pallone and chairman walden for their support of this legislation and for our seniors. also included in my bill is h.r. 3528, the every prescription conveyed securely act, introduced by catterin clark from massachusetts, -- katherine clark from massachusetts, and representative mullen, and i want to say this will help reduce fraudulent prescribing. her legistion will direct providers to use electronic prescribing for controlled substance, technology for medicare part d by 2021 to cut down on fraud and overprescribi. already seven states have implemented this system in an effort to combat this crisis and keep illicit opioids off the streets. according to the department of justic

nfl and ncaa tournament and with the high school athletic association and with the medical profession to develop this bill. marshall tuck will change that. in california3 million kids can't read at grade level. tuck turned around struggling schools, raising graduation rates over 60%. marshall tuck for state superintendent. marshall tuck. >>> california utilities will spend more than $750 million to expand charging stations and other infrastructure for electric vehicles. the california public utilities commission gave the green light to fund the program in a unanimous vote today. there will be an emphasis on building facilities in disadvantaged communities statewide. transportation accounts for about 40% of california's greenhouse gas emissions. state leaders say more charging stations for large vehicles such as for electric trucks and buses is a way to fight global warming and air pollution in one step. >>> homeless advocates took to the streets of san francisco today blocking traffic to get their message across. protestors piled up scooters and lit smoke grenades on valencia street at 24th this morning so tech commuter buses could not pass. the video

california adliest known incident of ris s violence suffered by the lgbtq community in u.s. history. in a place many find to be an important refuge. we must honor them th action. >>> the american medical association adopted new policies on gun violence declaring it a public health crisis. >> we called on the centers for disease control and prevention to conduct research gun violence. it is perhaps the only leading cause of death where research is not being conducted. >> in chicago the ama voted in favor of pressing pressing for a ban on assaultweapons. they also came out against arming teachers. they have compepidemic of gun violence to a lethal infectious disease and the head of organization is frustrated with the inaction from congress. >>> new at 10:00 p.m. controver split california into three states qualifiefor the november ballot. he is funding the measure, it would divide the state into northern california, sacramento and the bay area, southern california, from fresno to san diego and a strip of coast line from los angeles to monterey called cni t passesit uld require the approval of congress. the last time a state was divided in america was in 1863 when west virginia broke from virginia.

the proposal that was ratified by the association of racing commissioners which is the foundation, their rule out of competition testing kb for the california horseracing board and did not do well. the equine medicaldirector said a number of things. >> thank you i do think in fairness mr. foreman should be able to respond. >> what we have heard today that is somewhat new to us ish a laboratory accreditation is something the international labs have been working to accomplish for some time because we have been so successful in this country with the creation of our standards. there are no international standards international laboratories have been trying to organize a program very similar to what we do with united states so i stand by my statement all the laboratories is accredited which is the international laboratory standard. with respect what is referred to as the program nobody has adopted it started in the mid atlantic. that is the largest concentration of racing on a daily basis of the united states new jersey is a participant. this started in mid atlantic all states have adopted all five prongs of the uniform medication program in effect it is now sweeping through the country as you can see

the proposal that was ratified by the association of racing commissioners, which is the foundation, their rule on out of competition testing came before the california horse racing board. it did not do well. thaer their equine medical director said a number of things. >> thank you. i do think in fairness we ought to have mr. foreman be able to respond. >> thank you, congressman. what we've heard something today that is somewhat knew to us. that's ihfa laboratory accreditation. that is something that the international labs have been working to accomplish for some time because we have been so successful in this country with the creation of our rmtc code of standards. there are no international code of standards. and the international laboratories have been trying to organize a program very similar to what we do in the united states. so i standby my statement that all but one of our standards is accredited, which is the international laboratory standard. with respect to what is referred to as the nunc program, this program started in the mid at lap ti lantic. all of the states have adopted all five prongs of the uniform medication program and they're in effect. the program is sweeping through the country and you can s

associated deaths. and they have been successful with opioid prevention programs and the use of medication used to treat addiction. ( marty ) sugary drinks could be on the way out for students in californiaa bill making its way through the state legislature is calling for water or milk to be offered in student meals and lunches. the bill also cracks down on restaurants, preventing them from advertising sugary drinks with kids meals. only water, milk or a milk substitute would be allowed on the menu. those sugary drinks would still be offered... but would have to be requested. the plan is part of an effort to fight obesity and diabetes.. ( dave )still hot today...although some relief at the coast and bay, red flag still alive and kicking ! putting it together for you next ! ♪ happiness is powerful flea and tick protection from nexgard. nexgard kills fleas and ticks all month long. and it comes in an easy-to-give tasty chew. and that makes dogs and owners happy. no wonder vets love it too. reported side effects include vomiting, itching, diarrhea, lethargy and lack of appetite. see your vet for more information on flea and tick protection you and your dog will love. nexgard. the vet's #1 c