Anti-Tobacco Public Service Announcement Winners - Sacramento

Thank you to all who came, participated, volunteered and sponsored Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center's first Youth Premiere and Anti-Tobacco Film Contest.  The evening was a success.

3rd Place - Two Way Tie

Asian Pacific Community Counseling - Tobacco in the Movies

George Washington Carver High School - No Butts!

2nd Place - Two Way Tie

Asian Pacific Community Counseling - Where U At?

Hiram Johnson High School - Tobacco and Hollywood

First Place

Natomas Charter School - Second Chance

FDA Commisioner Supports Tobacco Regulation

In a recent article in AMNews, the new Food and Drug commissioner picked by President Obama is in favor of the agency regulating tobacco.  Dr. Hamburg is quoted as saying "This is a critical moment, I think, to take a more aggressive look at how we regulate tobacco products...I think the FDA is the appropriate agency to regulate tobacco."  Dr. Hamburg is the former New York City health inspector, a state with strong history of tobacco control.

Extra! Extra! Youth Film Premiere Makes Headlines.

The hard work is paying off. The Sacramento Press featured us in their culture section. This year's Youth Film Premiere is going to be fantastic. We'd like to thank all the participants, volunteers, support and sponsors. Positive press will help strengthen our message.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!  The Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center will hold its first Youth Film Premiere in collaboration with California Voices this May 14, 2009 from 5-8:30 at the Crest Theatre, Sacramento.  Hundreds of youth from more than 14 schools will be featuring their youth-produced videos about issues in their lives and communities.  The event will also include an anti-tobacco public service announcement contest.  The event is FREE and will include free beverages and snacks.  For more info, visit www.sccsc.org.

Congress Looking at Candy-Flavored Smokeless Tobacco

Take a look at this article about a new product being test-marketed in Ohio. The product is called Orbs, which is a smokeless tobacco product that has a sweet flavor, looks like breath mints, and is full of nicotine.