Just in time for Halloween, researchers have identified a new species of trapdoor spider. The newly discovered Aptostichus ramirezae is about the size of a quarter, brown, and pretty chunky. It’s the ...

The California Coastal Commission will appeal a recent ruling by a San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge to allow off-road riding at the Oceano Dunes. Superior Court Judge Tana Coates’ July 19 ruling ...

Off-roading at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area can continue beyond 2023, a San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge ruled on Wednesday. The ruling, issued by Judge Tana Coates, signifies a ...

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, discovered a new species of spider a few days before Halloween. The trapdoor spider was identified beneath the coastal dunes of California. The ...

A new spider was just found in the sands of Southern California, but scientists are already worried about the long-term ...

If you are looking for a secluded getaway off the beaten path, there's a hidden camping spot in the Gabilan Mountains. Here's ...

An off-road vehicle kicks up sand at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. (Laura Dickenson / San Luis Obispo Tribune photo) California’s highest court has ruled that off-roading can ...

California State Parks staff hosted the second Dunes Safety Day event on Saturday. “It's important to have events like this so people understand although these ATVs and recreational off-highway ...

As community members flocked to the beach to see the king tides this weekend, California State Parks officials were busy promoting safety in the areas surrounding it. The agency held a Dunes Safety ...

Living near the ocean does not have to mean Malibu money. These towns offer something better: lifestyle + affordability + ...