Former Artesia City Councilman chews the fat

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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed AB 97 by Assemblyman Tony Mendoza, D-Norwalk, which will phase out the use of trans fats in all California restaurants beginning in 2010 and from all baked goods by 2011.

"California is a leader in promoting health and nutrition, and I am pleased to continue that tradition by being the first state in the nation to phase out trans fats," the governor said in a statement. "Consuming trans fat is linked to coronary heart disease, and today we are taking a strong step toward creating a healthier future for California."

Mendoza served on the Artesia City Council until 2006, when he won his 56th Assembly District seat.

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