State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson

Central Coast waters possible target for offshore drilling under new executive order

On Friday, President Trump signed an executive order to expand offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters and the outer continental shelf. It calls…

Health, Science and Technology

California after-school programs can now be certified as healthy

Parents will soon be able to choose from a list of local after-school programs that are certified by the state as healthy options for their kids. Starting…

Government and Politics

New bill to take a closer look at oil wells and natural seepage along Santa Barbara Coast

A new bill that would require the state to study unused oil wells along the California Coast is being considered by Sacramento lawmakers. Local Senator…

Government and Politics

Central Coast lawmaker takes less 'targeted' approach with new drone legislation

A local lawmaker is hoping her legislation will determine how drones can operate in California.Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson introduced a bill this week…

Government and Politics

Here are some of the new California laws authored by your local legislators

New Years Day means several new laws will go into effect statewide including ones penned by Central Coast representatives in Sacramento.Senator…

Government and Politics

California positioned to be second state with drone 'no-fly zones'

A bill to clarify where drones can fly in California is headed to the Governor's desk. Authored by local State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, the bill would…

Government and Politics

Lawmakers want to put limits on where drones can fly in California

A bill to clarify where drones can fly in California is moving forward in Sacramento. It passed 9-to-1 out of the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Monday,…