Mariposa County parents and caregivers are being urged to take extra precautions with nicotine pouches and other nicotine-containing products, following new research published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The study, "Nicotine Ingestions Among Young Children: 2010-2023," reveals a sharp rise in accidental poisonings among children under the age of 5, particularly due to nicotine pouches. These small, flavored products may look like candy or gum to a child, but just

We're hearing local concerns about a product called Kratom, which is being sold in local retailers and smoke shops. It is also sometimes...