Santa Rosa man arrested after setting RV fire during hourslong standoff, police say

Manuel Vega, a 66-year-old Ecuadorian businessman and former president of Deportivo Cuenca, is traveling across North America in a motorhome named Firpo Camper, built with his son. The journey started in Cuenca in February 2026 and includes attending World Cup matches in the US. The motorhome, based on a Peugeot Jumper, features a shower, toilet, kitchen, and solar panels. Plans include a trip to Alaska in 2027 and a return to South America in 2028.

A cartoon-themed glamping and RV resort has opened near Kings Island, offering 73 rental cabins, 22 luxury RV rentals, and 167 RV spots. The park features themed weekends such as 'Christmas in July' and 'Halloween Haunt' with trick-or-treating.

Luxe Fifth Wheels has introduced the 48FB 2027, a 48-foot fifth wheel trailer with sleeping capacity for eight. Standard equipment includes a 100-liter fresh water tank, an Onan 7.0 generator, and a 270-degree surround-view camera. The factory-direct price is $282,823.

A minor crash involving a rental motorhome carrying five Swedish soccer fans occurred on Interstate 37 in Atascosa County, Texas. Deputy Chief Eric Kaiser and Texas DPS troopers responded, confirmed no injuries, and ensured the group could safely resume their trip. The fans had been following Sweden's national team from Dallas to Monterrey, Mexico, with planned stops in Houston and Los Angeles.

County commissioners will decide the fate of the controversial The Bluffs Development of Navarre, LLC RV park project on June 22. The site is located south of the proposed Wawa development at the 9600 block of Navarre Parkway. Both developments would share an entrance from Highway 98 at the southern end of the intersection of Whispering Pines Boulevard.

Village officials in Gouverneur, New York, are exploring the creation or amendment of a local law to take action against owners of blighted campers. The initiative, led by the new code enforcement officer, aims to address complaints about rust, rodent infestations, and other deterioration. Mayor Ron McDougall expects the new law to be in place within a few months to improve the village's aesthetics.