A drop in Californians smoking has led to cuts in funding for early childhood services. In 1998, Proposition 10 was passed, levying a tobacco tax and dedicating the money for programs that would help parents, caregivers, and children ages 0 to 5. CapRadio reports that as sales of tobacco products have gone down, the First 5 Association of California have lowered their budget and cut back on programs.
KVCR's Toni Lopez has more.