Calif. Senate Bans Minors From Using Tanning Beds
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California lawmakers want to limit the use of tanning booths by teens, warning that the bronzed glow they create comes from radiation and raises the risk of skin cancer. The...
View ArticleLos Angeles Expecting High UV Exposure Saturday
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — The ultraviolet index level in the Los Angeles area will be 11 on Saturday. The reading indicates the expected UV exposure at noon when the sun’s rays are at their strongest. A very...
View ArticleLA’s Ultraviolet Index Will Be 6 On Sunday
LOS ANGELES (CBS) —Warning to the fair-skinned among you Sunday. Tomorrow’s ultraviolet index level in the Los Angeles area will be a deep-tanning 6 around noon, according to the National Weather...
View ArticleTorrance Democrat’s Bill Banning Teens’ Use Of Tanning Beds Signed Into Law
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California will become the first state to make it illegal for teenagers under age 18 to use tanning beds under a bill signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown. Sen. Ted Lieu, the bill’s...
View ArticleThe Risks Of Sun Exposure And How To Protect Your Skin This Summer
Did you know that sunlight and tanning beds are classified as carcinogens by global health experts? Sun exposure is in the same danger class as tobacco, asbestos and benzene. According to the EPA, our...
View ArticleGirl Who Can’t Face The Sun Graduates From High School In The Light
DANA POINT (CBSLA) — Riley McCoy’s story has touched and inspired countless thousands. Diagnosed with a rare disease where sunlight can trigger horrible burns or even deadly skin cancers, McCoy took...
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