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PAIPA’S BUFFET REOPENS IN NEW SPACE AT SYCUAN CASINO
Printer-friendly version Photos by Sami Roy Photography June 11, 2011 (El Cajon) – Paipa’s Buffet restaurant has reopened in a new location within the Syucan Casino. The restaurant, which is
SAVE OUR SACRED SITES RALLY
Printer-friendly version June 11, 2011 (Mesa Verde) — La Cuna de Aztlan Sacred Sites Protection Circle and the Colorado River Environmental Warriors invite the public to join in a
SYCUAN BETS ON SUCCESS WITH CASINO UPGRADES
Printer-friendly version Top casino designers tapped to make over East County casino June 9, 2011 (El Cajon)- Renovations are under way at Sycuan Casino http://www.sycuan.com/ . With a full design overhaul
BARONA EDUCATION GRANT WILL PROVIDE LAPTOPS FOR RAMONA LUTHERAN STUDENTS TO ENHANCE LEARNING
Printer-friendly version $5,000 Award Will Give Middle School Students Access to Laptop Computers May 17, 2011 – Middle school students at Ramona Lutheran School are set to benefit from
NO INVITATION TO THE ROYAL WEDDING? NO PROBLEM!
Printer-friendly version VIEJAS ROLLS OUT RED CARPET FOR GUESTS AT A ROYAL TEA Wedding cake, visits from royal family look-alikes and replay of historic wedding on TV April 22, 2011 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino vows to treat everyone
TUBERCULOSIS CASE REPORTED AT LOCAL INDIAN HEALTH CENTER
Printer-friendly version April 14, 2011 (San Diego)–The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is working with San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) to notify patients who
LOCAL TRIBAL MEMBERS JOIN “LONGEST WALK” FROM SAN DIEGO TO WASHINGTON D.C.
Printer-friendly version Trek draws national attention to impact of diet on diabetes By Jeremy Los Photos courtesy of the Viejas band of Kumeyaay Indians February 15, 2011- Members of
ANTHONY PICO, SWORN IN AS NEW VIEJAS LEADER, PLEDGES NATION-BUILDING
Printer-friendly version February 11, 2011 (Alpine) – “What’s my vision? Two words: nation building,” Anthony Pico, chairman of the Viejas band of Kumeyaay Indians, told tribal members and guests at
VIEJAS USHERS IN CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH OPENING OF EMERALD ASIAN CUISINE
Printer-friendly version February 4, 2011 (Alpine) – Chinese New Year kicked off at Viejas Casino yesterday with the opening of Emerald Asian Cuisine. Owned and operated by San Diegan
LOTS OF LUCK! CALIFORNIA LOTTERY PARTNERS WITH VIEJAS CASINO TO BOOST WINNING ODDS
Printer-friendly version Deal gives players more ways to win in MEGA Millions plus Viejas to have 22,000 winners in February Lottery promotions; winnings help benefit public schools By Miriam Raftery
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DEB HAALAND CONFIRMED AS FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN TO SERVE AS SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
Printer-friendly version Update: View video of Deb Haaland’s swearing in ceremony: https://twitter.com/i/status/1372571598486695942 By Miriam Raftery March 15, 2021 (Washington D.C.) – By a 51-40 vote, The U.S. Senate has

SUPERVISOR VOTE ON FINAL APPROVAL TO RESTORE, IMPROVE EL MONTE RIVER VALLEY LAND IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service March 6, 2021 (Lakeside) — San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to set aside $6.44 million to restore and improve roughly 98

‘WE’RE BORN INDIAN AND WE DIE WHITE’: CALIFORNIA INDIGENOUS FEAR COVID DEATHS UNDERCOUNTED
Printer-friendly versionBy Kate Cimini, CalMatters CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. Photo: James Gensaw, a Yurok language teacher and

INTERIOR ANNOUNCES SERIES OF TRIBAL CONSULTATIONS IN RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF NATION-TO-NATION RELATIONSHIPS
Printer-friendly versionSource: U.S. Department of the Interior February 11, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) – The Department of the Interior announced today that it will host initial consultations with Tribal leaders next month.

SHOOTING AT SINGING HILLS GOLF RESORT AT SYCUAN
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service February 11, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) – Yesterday around 6:00 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Sycuan Police Department responded to a report

ARTIST SIMON MELNYK TO CREATE KUMEYAAY MURAL IN RAMONA
Printer-friendly versionSource: Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Murals February 11, 2021 (Ramona) — Artist Simon Melnyk has been chosen by Ramona H.E.A.R.T. murals to create a new mural paying tribute to the Kumeyaay
VIEW OUR INTERVIEW WITH ERICA PINTO, CHAIR OF CALIF. INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 19, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) – Jamul Indian Chairwoman Erica Pinto, newly elected Chair of the California Indian Health Council, sat down

HUNDREDS MARCH TO SAVE EL MONTE VALLEY: LAKESIDE RESIDENTS AND TRIBAL MEMBERS URGE SUPERVISORS TO VOTE YES ON LAND PURCHASE
Printer-friendly version Over 1,500 sign petition to save valley from sand mining By Henri Migala Photo: marchers support land purchase to protect land from sand mining February

SYCUAN RESORTS AMONG FIRST IN WORLD TO RECEIVE HEALTH SECURITY VERIFICATION FROM SHARECARE AND FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo courtesy of Sycuan Casino Resort February 7, 2021 (Sycuan) — Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan are among the first

MAN CHARGED FOR SHOOTING GIRLFRIEND, FIRING AT DEPUTIES ON BARONA RESERVATION
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery February 5, 2021 (Lakeside) – The Sheriff’s department has released new details regarding a shoot-out that occurred January 31 on the Barona Reservation. Gianni Oliver