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Oceano, the gateway to the dunes

Written on 25 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION by JIM SUTY Charles Varni once again makes outlandish claims in his recent opinion, with no proof that “Oceano is being sacrificed for the Oceano Dunes vehicle park.” Maybe Mr. Varni missed the big, beautiful sign on Highway 1... (Continue reading)

Person injured in rollover crash at the Oceano Dunes

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was injured in a rollover crash at the Oceano Dunes on Saturday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. At approximately 6 p.m., a caller reported the crash at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation.... (Continue reading)

Oceano is being sacrificed for the Oceano Dunes vehicle park

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION by CHARLES VARNI In a recent opinion piece in CalCoastNews, Jim Suty accused me of spreading “false claims and allegations” regarding previous government agency pledges to create a Southern entrance to the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA)... (Continue reading)

False claims stir up a frenzy at the Oceano Dunes

Written on 17 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by JIM SUTY It is a shame that people will not perform any basic research before making false claims in an effort to stir up a frenzy when there doesn’t seem to be an issue. However, Charles Varni’s recent... (Continue reading)

Group launches Oceano vehicle free beach campaign

Written on 14 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 22 comments

Opinion by Surfrider Foundation, San Luis Obispo Surfrider Foundation’s San Luis Obispo chapter announced this week the launch of the Oceano vehicle free beach (OVFB) campaign to create a 2.2 mile stretch of vehicle-free beachfront for the community of Oceano.... (Continue reading)

Deception, law breaking, dodging by California State Parks

Written on 31 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

OPINION by WILL HARRIS Previous articles in CalCoastNews have detailed the fraud perpetrated by the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District. A particularly noteworthy piece revealed that the APCD claimed without proof that the air above the Nipomo... (Continue reading)

California Coastal Commission loses bid to ban vehicles on the Oceano Dunes

Written on 10 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

BY KAREN VELIE The California Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to hear the California Coastal Commission’s appeal regarding its attempt to ban off-road vehicle use at the Oceano Dunes. The is a victory for Friends of the Oceano Dunes who... (Continue reading)

Clarification on public discourse and responsible advocacy at Oceano Dunes

Written on 22 May, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by TED CABRAL In response to the April 30, opinion article by Will Harris titled “Oceano Dunes: Reckoning with Neglect, Apathy, and Deceit,” I wish to clarify both my intent and record. My April 2 comments to the Off... (Continue reading)

Oceano Dunes: Reckoning with neglect, apathy, and deceit

Written on 30 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by WILL HARRIS We can’t do anything. We don’t have any real power. The commission has no teeth. Such complaints of designed impotency are not uncommon from members of the state’s Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission. Ostensibly, the... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission overstepped authority on Oceano Dunes, court rules

Written on 24 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Coastal Commission overstepped its authority when it attempted to ban off-road vehicle usage at the Oceano Dunes, according to a Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Monday. The Coastal Commission also violated the law... (Continue reading)