This California beach city just barred people from smoking in their own apartments, condos

Officials noted that the ban is necessary as cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., causing over 480,000 fatalities yearly.

Katrina Preece highlighted to the City Council that secondhand smoke exposure is not simply a nuisance but "a painful and alarming health hazard" impacting residents' health.

The Carlsbad ordinance reflects a larger cultural shift, as awareness of health risks and smoking bans in public spaces have changed societal views on smoking.

The city of Carlsbad is following a growing trend in California, joining at least 84 other municipalities that have implemented similar smoke bans in multifamily residences.

Read at Los Angeles Times