Deputies cited a Santa Clarita vape shop in August after they allegedly sold products to underage buyers, officials said Wednesday. During the month of August, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Juvenile Intervention Team (J-Team) conducted an enforcement operation that targeted five different vape shops throughout the city, said Shirley Miller, a spokesperson for the station. “One of the five businesses located ...

A Saugus vape shop that was cited for allegedly selling to minors back in December was again found to have sold e-cigarette products to at least one minor during an investigation by KHTS, marking the second time such an investigation captured footage of the sale. The Background In June of 2018, KHTS investigated “iDrip” in Saugus after receiving multiple tips ...

A rapid increase in vaping among adolescents is starting to create a public health concern, according to a report released Monday, prompting a Santa Clarita addiction expert to weigh in.   Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. This year, vaping was the most common use of any tobacco-like product among adolescents, which ...

Vaping can be an alternative to smoking for adults looking to quit, but the industry is under fire for reportedly trying to hook a new generation on nicotine. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Electronic cigarettes, more commonly known as vapes, have been around for less than a decade, and medical experts ...