Capitol Talk: KOA’s Toby O’Rourke on the Campground Market

San Diego County sheriff's officials arrested two men in connection with the death of 52-year-old Ruben Cervantes, who was fatally assaulted inside his motorhome in January 2025. Adrian Garcia, 28, and Issac Santana, 26, were taken into custody on June 3 and booked into San Diego Central Jail. The assault occurred on Sweetwater Road on Jan. 19; deputies discovered Cervantes dead four days later during a medical aid call. An autopsy determined he died from injuries sustained in the attack.

Construction of an $8 million RV park with 67 hookup sites broke ground on June 11 in Danbury Township, Ohio. The project includes 16 permanent log cabins, a bathhouse, pavilion, commercial fish cleaning, boat and golf cart storage, laundromat, convenience and tackle store, bar, restaurant, and ice cream parlor. The first RV sites and six cabins are expected to open in spring 2027, with full completion by fall 2027.

A rare Mazda camper van was spotted in Washington, D.C. The vehicle drew attention for its unusual design and conversion. Details about the model and specifications were not disclosed.

The Deschutes County Commission adopted the 2027 fiscal year fee schedule, introducing new charges for long-term RV parking at the Deschutes Expo Center RV Park: $1,500 per month (up to three months) and $295 per week. System development charges for new homes and visitor accommodations increased by $150 to $200, depending on building size.

Anything RV Repair Center in Pearland, Texas, provides repair, maintenance, and restoration services for motorhomes, travel trailers, horse trailers, food trucks, and utility trailers. The family-owned business handles interior and exterior repairs, works with all insurance and warranty providers, and offers free roof inspections with a four-year guarantee. Standard repairs are typically completed within two weeks.

Oliver’s Campers, founded in 1966 in Norwich, New York, has been awarded the 2026 Small Business of the Year by Commerce Chenango. The award recognizes six decades of service, deep community roots in Chenango County, and evolution under three generations of family leadership. The business started as a side venture in the founders' yard and now operates as a multi-location dealership for towable RVs and campers. The recognition will be presented at the Annual Commerce Chenango Awards Gala on June 18, 2026.