Here are SDORC’s very own VP Audrey Mason and Secretary Nicole Honstead on KUSI getting ready for the upcoming Rebelle Rally! Wishing you ladies all […]
Legislation
The California legislative session ended in September and every bill that had a chance had to be passed by then. We follow state bills that […]
DAC meeting
The BLM Desert Advisory Council (DAC) had a meeting recently (yours truly is on the council). The all-day Zoom meeting covered some topics of […]
Legislation
This month we will talk about State legislation and all the events that are reappearing. Our legislative coalition is closely watching three bills right now. […]
Legislation
The world of California off-road politics has slowed down quite a bit lately. That is good for us, as most news in our world is […]
June 29, 2021—MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.
The Discover Johnson Valley app is no longer available and has been discontinued. Please delete […]
Today we will look at some OHV grant applications, state bills, law suits and our own Lost Lizard Fun Run.
Lost Lizard
The Lost Lizard Fun Run […]
Anza-Borrego Camping Fees
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (ABDSP) published a survey recently asking about camping in the park and tossing out the idea that they may […]
March 18, 2021—The commissioners voted unanimously to approve a new coastal permit for Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area with the condition that off-roading would […]
March 2, 2021—MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.
The Johnson Valley Shared Use Area will be temporarily closed to the public from April […]
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February 26, 2021—REMINDER: Sign Up for a Public Meeting
Our virtual public meetings will be held via Microsoft Teams next […]
A big showdown is coming to Pismo Beach, aka Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). On March 18, the California Coastal Commission is expected […]
December 15, 2020—The United Desert Gateway & L.A.N.D.S. organization announce the cancellation of next year’s annual Sand Dunes Cleanup. This event, which has been held […]
As of this writing, all the areas where San Diego residents usually off-road are open except Corral Canyon, and there is no overnight camping at […]
Hang on, because there is a lot to talk about today. There is a new lawsuit in Oceano Dunes, action by State […]
October 23, 2020—MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.
As a reminder, the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area will be temporarily closed to the […]
September 20, 2020—Glamis Rail Crossing Feasibility Study
Public Input Opportunities
The public is invited and encouraged to provide comments and feedback on a railroad crossing […]
September 20, 2020—The BLM is interested in making changes to camping in Lark Canyon in McCain Valley. Comments are being taken now through October 14. […]
Big news at Oceano Dunes: The county supervisor who opposed off-roading in the dunes, Adam Hill, whose office was recently raided by the FBI, has […]
There is a variety of topics affecting off-roaders this month and, surprise, some are pretty good for us. Sierra National Forest is going through the […]
As many of you know, SDORC now has its own radio show. SDORC Radio is on Dave Stall’s “The Answer” on the last Sunday of […]
We had our first SDORC membership meeting since the outbreak and it was good to see those of you who attended. We meet […]
April 1, 2020—No, this is not an April Fools joke. During this pandemic, government agencies have taken clear action including in off-road vehicle areas. Changes […]
Ocotillo Wells
I had the chance to sit down and chat with the superintendent […]
State Senator Brian Jones’ staffer recently contacted us and asked if we could take the Senator riding. Seriously, he wanted to go […]
October 30, 2019—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2020/2021 JOHNSON VALLEY SHARED USE AREA CLOSURE DATES, MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.-
The Marine Corps will […]
Geothermal in Ocotillo Wells
The BLM has published an Environmental Assessment (EA) to drill up to four geothermal test wells in Ocotillo Wells. There is a […]
AB 1086
Last month I wrote about how the bill we have been fighting all year that would authorize State Parks to sell part of Carnegie […]
State legislature: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The legislature in California is in session and crazy things are happening. The good is that […]
Hang on because there is some important stuff going on in Oceano Dunes SVRA (Pismo Beach) and an announcement from the BLM. First though, some […]
July 1, 2019—MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management has appointed five members to the California Desert District citizen-based Desert Advisory Council, which advises […]
June 10, 2019—A draft Recovery Plan for Peirson’s milk-vetch has been released for public review and comment. Listed as a threatened species under the ESA […]
Oceano Dunes (Pismo Beach) has been in the limelight lately. The only beach in California where you can legally drive on the shore (seven out […]
May 16, 2019—The State Parks Planning Team has extended the comment period for receiving comments on the draft concepts for the Red Rock Canyon State […]
April 9, 2019—The Marine Corps plans to close the Johnson Valley Shared Use to the public in order to conduct military training during the following […]
April 9, 2019—As you are all aware, the first hearing for AB-767 was today. I will attach my testimony to the bottom of this letter […]
Two years ago a bill was introduced in California that would have grave consequences for off-roaders. Reauthorization of the state off-road program was hijacked by […]
February 4, 2019—The Johnson Valley Shared Use Area will remain open to the public August 1-30, 2019, and will not be used for military training […]
At SDORC we helped with and looked at a lot of land use action this past year and I’d like to go over some of […]
Don’t forget to vote! Tuesday, November 6, is Election Day. Monday, October 22 is the last day to register to vote in that election. Click […]
CORVA’s Amy Granat recently went to Washington DC to testify before the Congressional Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. Her goal was to point out […]
July 2 2018—The Johnson Valley Shared Use Area will remain open to the public August 1-30, 2018, and will not be used for military training during […]
SDORC president Ed Stovin recently submitted the following comments on the proposed red sticker regulations to the California Air Resources Board:
Scott Monday
Staff Air Pollution Specialist
California […]
SDORC held its annual election at our May meeting and we have a complete board of directors: Audrey Mason as VP, Rob Smith as Treasurer, […]
From the California Off Road Vehicle Association (CORVA):
We need our members to contact their representatives to oppose SB 1316, which will be heard Monday morning […]
Notice of Preparation of an EIR and Scoping Meetings
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May 2, 2018—At the May general meeting the following members were elected to the SDORC Board of Directors. The positions become effective at the June […]
February 16 was the last day new bills could be introduced in the California legislature for 2018. The next day, our lobbyist searched through the […]
March 7, 2018—Rod Simmons from the Quick n’ Dirty mountain bike club spoke at the SDORC meeting last night to let the members know they will […]
February 14, 2018—The Johnson Valley Shared Use Area will be temporarily closed to the public August 1-30,
2018 while the Marine Corps conducts training to support a […]
January 17, 2018—The hard-working SDORC board members and volunteers are getting tired! SDORC plans an off-road expo this year, and in order to also put […]
December 17, 2017—We all love to get out and enjoy ourselves in the outdoors, but we don’t always think about how to ensure that we […]
Our 13th Lost Lizard Fun Run just happened and was a huge success. We had a record number of entries and more people than ever […]
The red sticker program was started in 1997 by the Air Resources Board for vehicles starting in 1998 that didn’t meet the new emissions standard […]
July 18, 2017—This is a response by long-time OHV recreation advocate Don “The General” Amador to a recent California Native Plant Society (CNPS) anti-OHV political […]
May 22, 2017—SDORC’s Sacramento lobbyist Kathy Lynch wrote and sent to Senate Appropriations Committee and other key individuals a letter from 14 land use organizations, including […]
May 21, 2017—On Sunday May 21 a small work party of dedicated SDORC volunteers worked minor miracles on the two trails, originally created and adopted […]
May 5, 2017—At the May general meeting the following members were elected to the SDORC Board of Directors. The positions become effective at the June […]
April 22, 2017—A memorial service for Steve Bier will be held Monday, May 1 at 10 a.m. at the Borrego Springs High School football field, […]
Mar 28, 2017—On April 29, 2017 the San Diego Off-Road Coalition (SDORC) will be participating in the 52nd Annual Lakeside Western Days Parade. The theme […]
Last month I talked about windmills coming to McCain Valley and Lark Canyon OHV area. You might remember that a deal was made and some […]
January 11, 2017—News Flash: The California Fish and Game Commission voted NOT to list the flat-tailed horned lizard as endangered or threatened. This petition submitted by the […]
It has been busy at SDORC, so let me fill you in. We just had our Lost Lizard Fun Run and what a success it […]
December 16, 2016—SAN DIEGO — Off-road enthusiasts are hailing the California Fish and Game Commission’s decision on Thursday [Dec. 8] to reject an environmentalist group’s […]
October 22, 2016—ATVs: Helmets required. Riders under 17 need ATV Safety Training. Riders under 14 require parental supervision. Riders need to be able to reach […]
October 15, 2016—I have some good news to share this month with all of you. First, SDORC has hired a lobbyist to help with the […]
October 15, 2016—Hi, my name is Audrey Mason. I have been an active off-roader my entire life. I currently ride a Honda 400EX, and cruise […]
October 7, 2016—I would like you all to meet Kathy Lynch, SDORC’s new lobbyist. Kathy has been hired to help with the re-authorization of the […]
October 6, 2016—SDORC is again sharing our recommendations for this year’s general election on November 8. We each have many issues of importance to us, […]
September 14, 2016—Los Exploradores Search and Rescue (LESAR) has generously consented to provide medical services for the SDORC Fun Run in November. LESAR is a […]
July 28, 2016—California Department of Parks and Recreation
The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) serves the public by bringing families and friends together and […]
July 24, 2016—There are big rumblings in Sacramento about the Off-Highway Division of State Parks. State Parks has been under scrutiny the last few years. It […]
July 15, 2016—California State Parks and Governor Brown are proposing radical changes to the Off-Highway Vehicle program in California. They want to end the current […]
July 14, 2016—MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. –
The Johnson Valley Shared Use Area will be temporarily closed to the public August […]
July 14, 2016—Caltrans is permanently closing the Buckman Springs RV Sanitation Station on Sept. 12. This location no longer meets California Waste Water Quality Standards for […]
June 2, 2016—It has been one year since I became your president at SDORC, and the fight to protect off-roading never seems to get easier. A […]
March 16, 2016—For the last year, SDORC has been following an action by the Cleveland National Forest to close a variety of routes found on […]
June 11, 2015—SDORC is an organization that works to keep land open for off-road vehicle use and advocates for off-roading. We have developed relationships with […]
February 9, 2015—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today published a Notice of Intent (NOI) to conduct an environmental review for the Ocotillo Wells Recreation […]