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Investigators say Nathaniel McGuire threw a bag at the courthouse security screening area which exploded. Five people suffered minor injuries.

Man in custody following Wednesday morning incident.

Containment up to 34% in Lake Fire: Firefighters also preventing substantial growth in the 38,000+ acre blaze.

The country music band Lonestar and the rock band 38 Special are among the entertainment headliners.

Containment remains at 8%.

Central Coast city faced a $21 million budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year.

Central Coast Airfest in Santa Maria will feature mix of modern and vintage aircraft.

PRCA Rodeo, Santa Maria Elks Rodeo parade highlight rodeo week events. The traditional western events have raised millions for youth programs.

No word on motive for attack.

A nearly $2 million project to restore the road to Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Park is complete, which allowed reopening of the Santa Barbara county park.