Chris McGuinness is a staff writer for the New Times, a weekly newspaper serving San Luis Obispo County. He writes on a variety of topics including crime, criminal justice, health care, and local government. Previously, he worked as a police and courtroom reporter for the Killeen Daily Herald in Central Texas. He has also published articles for The Trace, VICE.com, and NYMag Online.

Chris is a graduate of California Lutheran University. He currently lives in Santa Maria, CA.