Writers

Isaiah Brookshire

Isaiah joined the Journal after starting his news career in local TV. While Isaiah is a passionate traveler, he is also a lifelong Central Coast native. He grew up in Orcutt, received his associate's degree from Allan Hancock College, and his bachelor’s degree in international relations from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He writes about water issues and the city of Solvang for the Journal. At 6-feet-4 (or 6-feet-3, "depending on how depressed I am"), Isaiah towers over the rest of the staff and functions as our office bodyguard (on an as-needed basis). He is a newlywed, and he says kids are in his five-year plan. In his free time Isaiah attempts to stop thinking about work — but he rarely succeeds.

Jeremy Foster

Column: Staff Writer

Jeremy came to the Journal after working for the Santa Barbara News-Press for a year as a general reporter. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from Cal State Northridge. Jeremy writes about county government for the Journal. In his spare time, he listens to Radiohead but doesn't do much else. In the office, he eats carrots and a frozen pizza every single day. Additionally, Jeremy's body temperature is so out of whack that he must don his parka and mittens to write his stories. On the brighter side, Jeremy is no longer afraid of the dark.

Jim Luksic

Column: Editor

Jim has been a professional journalist for 20 years, but nobody has bothered to stop him. He has served as a reporter, sports and news editor, film critic, columnist and magazine editor. Prior to landing in Southern California, Jim worked in Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Indiana and the Florida Keys. His favorite teams include the Oakland Raiders, L.A. Lakers, Cincinnati Reds and Kansas State Wildcats. A sworn bachelor, Jim has no children that he’s aware of. When not writing, he can be found at the movies, coffee shops and driving aimlessly around the Valley.

Pat Murphy

Column: HoofBeats

Ray Navis

Column: Golf & Travel

Ray Navis has been writing a travel column for over 10 years.His Golf Experience includes: 40 years of competitive golf;starting and then selling a golf company;starting and running several charity golf events.His business background includes 20 years of investment management and 10 years of Executive Recruiting.

Harris Sherline

Column: Just My Opinion

Harris R. Sherline is a retired CPA/Business manager and executive who has lived in the Valley for over 20 years. Harris also has an extensive background in the charitable works, having served on many non-profit boards, including seven years as Chairman/CEO of the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. He stays active with business consulting and writing opinion columns on a wide variety of topics.