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JAMUL CASINO BRINGS HOME RECORD NINE ‘SAN DIEGO’S BEST’ AWARDS IN SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE READERS POLL
Printer-friendly versionSan Diegans recognize Jamul Casino for its dining, panoramic views and service East County News Service Photo: Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub at Jamul Casino, named “Best Sports Bar” for the

CRYSTAL GAYLE IN CONCERT AT SYCUAN SEPT. 9
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 1, 2023 (San Diego) – Country music legend Crystal Gayle will perform at Sycuan’s Live and Up Close Theatre on Saturday, September 9 at

PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS ENTERS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly versionThe historic partnership will amplify the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System Souce: Pala Band of Mission Indians July 23, 2023 (Pala) — On July 20, the

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES LAND TRANSFER ACT FOR PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Printer-friendly version Source: Pala Band of Mission Indians July 22, 2023 (Pala) — The United States Senate this week passed H.R. 423, the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer

CROSS COUNTRY TRIBAL RUNNERS REACH PACIFIC OCEAN, HOLD BLESSING FOR ALL WATER
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Francie Alexander June 21, 2023 (San Diego) –Native American tribal members completed a cross-country Run with the Sun, culminating in a Prayer

WILDCAT FIRE BURNS A DOZEN ACRES IN RAMONA AT SITE OF RECENT TRAINING EXERCISE
Printer-friendly versionStory and photos by Josh Stotler Photo, left:SDG&E Helitanker 729 makes a water drop on the Wildcat fire as crews cut brush below. Photo, right:Flames overtake vegetation and paintball

FIREFIGHTERS HALT BLACKWOOD FIRE AT 37 ACRES, SAVE HOMES ON RESERVATIONS
Printer-friendly version Story and Photos By Josh Stotler June 20, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — Federal, state, and tribal fire departments battled the #Blackwood Fire this afternoon, which threatened

SUPREME COURT PROTECTS ADOPTION LAWS AIMED AT KEEPING NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN WITH THEIR TRIBES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 15, 2023 (Washington D.C.) – By a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court voted this morning to uphold the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act

TRIBAL MEMBERS TO COMPLETE CROSS-COUNTRY RUN WITH THE SUN, PRAYER FOR ALL WATER: CONCERT AND CELEBRATION JUNE 16-17 AT SYCUAN
Printer-friendly versionUpdate: Due to construction on the “barrier- the WALL” organizers had to make adjustments and have the water merge at Imperial Beach by the pier on June 14. The driving

CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES AT JAMUL HOTEL
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 25, 2023 (Jamul) — Construction has begun on a boutique luxury hotel, the Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a subsidiary of the Jamul
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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