Buying vapes online should feel simple, right? Yet many Santa Clarita shoppers still get tangled in concerns about counterfeits and weak batteries, financial scams and unclear legality. That kind of uncertainty is enough to make anyone hesitate at checkout. Cautious Santa Claritans, read on as this post guides you through the small but important checks that help you verify if ...

Officials are warning parents about vape pens that resemble regular writing tools, which have already entered schools in the Santa Clarita Valley. The vape pens, called “Penjamin Cart Pens” are made to be used like a real pen but can also used to vape, according to officials. At least two of these pens have been found on school campuses in ...

This story is paid for by an advertiser. Members of the editorial and news staff of hometownstation.com were not involved in the creation of this content. HQD Vape Box Review: Auto-Activated 4000 Puffs If you are looking for a fun alternative to smoking, an HQD Box Vape 4000 is your best bet. Convenient and easy to use, this disposable vape ...

Vaping is slowly emerging as one of the most trending activities. The primary reason behind this is that vaping is considered to be a much safer option than smoking. However, when switching to vaping, it is mostly advised to go for disposable vapes. This is primarily because these vapes are cheaper, convenient, low-maintenance, and easy to use. Also, when you ...

An alleged report of a student with a gun at Sierra Vista Junior High School prompted an investigation Tuesday, however no credible threat was determined after the suspected gun was revealed to be a vape pen.  Around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, deputies received reports that a student was in possession of a firearm at Sierra Vista Junior High School on the ...

On Tuesday, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station acted on recent intelligence, making two arrests related to selling illegal vape products to minors, both parties were released on scene after being cited for their charges.  After receiving tips about a local vape products shop from concerned community members, deputies with the Juvenile Intervention Team, (J-Team), conducted surveillance at the 25800 ...

A flavored vape ban is set to be discussed by the Santa Clarita City Council next week, officials said. The proposed ban, for all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, comes at the heels of a similar move by Los Angeles County. On Oct, 1 the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance that requires tobacco retailers in unincorporated ...

To share the potential dangers of vaping with the community, the City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station hosted an informational event, “Head in the Clouds: The Truth About Vaping,” Wednesday for both parents and teens. The event comes in the wake of reports of the first confirmed vaping death in Los Angeles County. Although currently legal, vaping ...

Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, introduced legislation Wednesday to require more stringent quality control and testing practices for cannabis products, officials said.  AB 1833 tasks the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) with creating the “Good Cannabis Manufacturing Practice Certification” program, which creates higher production standards for cannabis manufacturers. “We are in the midst of a public health crisis,” Lackey said.  ...

The first vaping death in Los Angeles County has been confirmed, as the health department issues a warning on e-cigarettes, officials said Friday.  The death was an “older adult,” over the age of 55, who had chronic underlying health issues, but vaping was the probable cause of death, said County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis in a press conference.  Since ...