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JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE SERVES BORDER 32 FIRE VICTIMS FLEEING HOMES
Printer-friendly version By Aarav Pruthi, Legislative Intern, Supervisor Joel Anderson October 13, 2022 (Jamul) — “It is in our blood to give back and help and this was just an

JAMUL TRIBE’S PROPOSED 16-STORY HOTEL, EVENT CENTER AND PARKING STRUCTURE IS ON AGENDA OCT. 11 FOR JAMUL-DULZURA PLANNING GROUP
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Image: Rendering of proposed Jamul Casino Hotel and Event Center October 10, 2022 (Jamul) – The Jamul Indian Village is proposing to expand its Jamul

TWO WEEKENDS OF POWWOWS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 3, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) – This weekend, the Barona Band of Mission Indians hosts its 50th annual powwow September 2-4. Next weekend, the

FEDERAL REPORT FINDS NATIVE AMERICANS HAD SHARPEST DECLINE IN LIFE EXPECTANCY IN 2021
Printer-friendly versionNative health expert says stats are likely an undercount due to poor data collection Source: Urban Indian Health Institute August 31, 2022 (Seattle) — The National Center for Health

LOCAL INDIGENOUS LEADERS ORGANIZE TO GET LEGAL STATUS FOR INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES
Printer-friendly version By Michael Odegaard Reprinted with permission from Indian Voices Photo: Rotary Club of San Luis Rey President Michael Odegaard awards 2022 Peacebuilder Nominee Mel Vernon. August 4, 2022

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR SECRETARY HAALAND APPOINTS JAMUL CHAIRWOMAN ERICA M. PINTO TO TRIBAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Printer-friendly versionChairwoman to represent more than 100 California tribes and help shape federal policy East County News Service July 7, 2022 (Jamul) — Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of The Jamul

PALA CASINO SPA RESORT PRESENTS KENNY LOGGINS ON NOVEMBER 11
Printer-friendly versionAs the Entertainment Capital of Southern California, Pala Casino offers the best in live events. East County News Service June 27, 2022 (Pala) — Pala Casino Spa Resort in San Diego’s

SAN DIEGO LOYAL SOCCER CLUB ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SYCUAN CASINO RESORT FOR FIELD LEVEL SUITES AND GOLDEN GOAL CONTEST
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 14, 2022 (San Diego) — Today, San Diego Loyal Soccer Club announced a strategic partnership with Sycuan Casino Resort. Anchoring the partnership, Sycuan is the entitlement sponsor

VIEJAS HOSTS “STARS AND QUEENS PRIDE” EVENT JUNE 17
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 12, 2022 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino & Resort invites you to “dust off your pride gear and get ready to drag the house down

MUSIC STARS TO SHINE AT VIEJAS CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 12, 2022 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino & Resort has some hot summer nights entertainment lined up at its outdoor Park at Viejas.
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SYCUAN POWWOW SEPT. 10-12 SHOWCASES NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 10, 2021 (El Cajon) – The annual Sycuan Pow-Wow returns September 10-12. The event will take place at the pow-wow grounds next to the

SYCUAN PRESENTS “LADIES NIGHT OUT” SEPT. 17 WITH SHEENA EASTON AND TIFFANY
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 8, 2021 (El Cajon) – Two legendary pop stars, Sheena Easton and Tiffany, will perform September 17 at 8 p.m. at Sycuan Casino in

KUMEYAAY ACTIVISTS TO LEAD SEPT. 25-28 WALK TO PROTEST LITHIUM MINING ON HUALAPAI SACRED SPRINGS IN ARIZONA
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 8, 2021 (Lakeside) – Kumeyaay activists, including Barona tribal member Bobby Wallace, are organizing a walk in Arizona Sept. 25-28 to protest an Australian mining

BARONA POWWOW RETURNS SEPT. 4-5
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 4, 2021 (Lakeside) – Since 1932, the Barona Powwow has been an event for Native American tribal members to gather. The pandemic cancelled last

FIREFIGHTERS SAVE MA TAR AWA RV PARK – AIR & GROUND RESOURCES FIGHTING BAMBI FIRE IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version5:20 p.m.: Firefighters have stopped the forward rate of spread at 8 acres. Ground crews will continue to mop up and put out any spot fires. 8:45 p.m.: No

FEDERAL JUDGE DISMISSES SUIT CHALLENGING APPROVAL OF CAMPO WIND PROJECT
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery “We have really nothing to give our youth, nothing to pass down. All we have are false promises. These windmills are supposed to bring us some glimmer

ROAD FIRE CLOSES WB I-8, PROMPTS EVACUATIONS IN PORTIONS OF DESCANSO & VIEJAS RESERVATION
Printer-friendly version Update: 7 p.m.: Caltrans San Diego reports all lanes re-opened to traffic #RoadFire removed from CHP Incidents page No official public updates found on acres burned

HARRAH’S RESORT SOCAL AT RINCON CELEBRATES PRIDE WEEKEND JULY 17-18
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 3, 2021 (San Diego) — As a longtime supporting sponsor of San Diego PRIDE and in celebration of pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
PALA CASINO SPA RESORT COMMENDS LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING MESA FIRE, PROVIDED ACCOMMODATIONS AND SUPPORT TO FIRE AGENCIES
Printer-friendly versionSource: Pala Casino Spa Resort June 28, 2021 (Pala) — Pala Casino Spa Resort commends the local agencies battling the Mesa Fire that broke out along State Route 76 near Pala

JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE ANNOUNCES TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS
Printer-friendly versionSource: Jamul Indian Village June 25, 2021 (Jamul) – The Jamul Indian Village announced the results of their 2021 Tribal Council elections that were recently concluded. Chairwoman Erica M. Pinto