A new trial date has been set for a Santa Maria man facing federal charges in connection with a bombing at the Santa Barbara County Superior Courthouse in Santa Maria last fall.
Nathaniel McGuire, who was 20 at the time of his arrest, has pleaded not guilty to charges of using a weapon of mass destruction, maliciously damaging a building using an explosive, and possessing unregistered destructive devices.
Authorities say he tossed a bag into the lobby of the courthouse on Sept. 25, 2024, setting off an explosive device that injured five people. It’s alleged that he had additional weapons in his vehicle and planned to kill a judge…