Council plans smoking ban in city parks (Pasadena Star-News)
ROSEMEAD - Smoking is about to be permanently stubbed out in Rosemead's city parks. At the July 11 meeting, the City Council is expected to approve a new ordinance banning the "use and disposal" of tobacco in local parks.
Source: www.pasadenastarnews.com

Report reignites smoking-ban debate (Baytown Sun)
A U.S. surgeon general report could be the catalyst for a referendum on banning smoking in public places in November. Surgeon General Richard Carmona reported this week that the harmful effects of secondhand smoke are greater than originally thought.
Source: www.baytownsun.com