I write about the environment, justice, and county government as a reporter at The Tribune at SanLuisObispo.com on the Central Coast of California for McClatchy. A 6th generation Californian, I began my career as a journalist at a rural weekly in the Sacramento Valley before moving to a daily, where I covered the criminal justice system. When I need a break from the hard stuff, I introduce our readers to the mysteries of our neighboring wildlife. I can be reached at mvaughan@thetribunenews.com