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Jamul Casino Resort gets two film awards
Printer-friendly version Water Sweet – The Story of Jamul” Earns Top Honors at AAF Reno ADDY Awards East County News Service April 1, 2026 (Jamul) – Jamul Casino Resort has

Historic landmark to anchor new travel center in Jamul
Artist’s rendering of coming Barretts Travel Center in Jamul (Photo courtesy Kirvin Doak Communications ) East County News Service April 7, 2026 (Jamul) — The…

Jamul Casino Resort gets two film awards
“Water Sweet – The Story of Jamul” Earns Top Honors at AAF Reno ADDY Awards East County News Service April 1, 2026 (Jamul) – Jamul…

Women’s History Month: Honoring Erica Pinto
By Miriam Raftery March 19, 2026 (Jamul) — This Women’s History Month, we recognize Erica Pinto, a transformative tribal leader whose work has strengthened tribal…

Inaugural Wellness 5K to fund expansion for Native Boys & Girls Club
East County News Service March 16, 2026 (East County) — The Boys & Girls Club of Kumeyaay Nation Wellness will host its inaugural Wellness 5K…

SDSU hosts pow wow April 11
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (San Diego) — SDSU will host its 54th annual pow wow on Saturday, April 11 starting at 11…

SDSU hosts pow wow April 11
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (San Diego) — SDSU will host its 54th annual pow wow on Saturday, April 11 starting at 11…

California opens $2.5M in grants to reimagining State Parks through art and culture
East County News Service Feb. 10, 2026 (Sacramento) – Looking to literally bridge the gap between nature and the diverse communities of the state, California…

Jamul Casino continues to support Black-led organizations
East County News Service Feb. 4, 2026 (Jamul) — Jamul Casino Resort announced this week that its total contributions to organizations supporting the Black community…

Passages: Dr. Harry Paul Cuero Jr., former Campo tribal chair
Printer-friendly versionPhoto via SDSU 2011 news release January 6, 2026 (Campo) – Dr. Harry Paul Cuero Jr., former chair of the Campo Band of the Kumeyaay nation, spiritual leader and
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JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE OF CALIFORNIA DONATES $75,000 TO REGIONAL HEALTHCARE AGENCIES
Printer-friendly versionTribe seeks to alleviate effects of pandemic Source: Jamul Indian Village of California Photo: Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of Jamul Indian Village of California January 5, 2021 (Jamul) – Today,

LOCAL CASINOS CANCEL NEW YEAR’S PARTIES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Creative Commons via Bing December 31, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – On most New Year’s eves, local casinos host lavish parties with amenities

JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE OF CALIFORNIA’S CHAIRWOMAN, ERICA M. PINTO, ELECTED CHAIR OF SOUTHERN INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL, INC.
Printer-friendly versionChairwoman expands efforts to improve lives of Native peoples East County News Service December 10, 2020 (Jamul) – On Monday, November 30, Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of The Jamul Indian

POSSIBLE KUMEYAAY CREMATION SITE SPARKS NEW BID TO HALT BORDER WALL PROJECT
Printer-friendly versionBy Ken Stone, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: Members of the Kumeyaay tribe danced at the beginning of the Women’s March rally

JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE OF CALIFORNIA CHAIRWOMAN, ERICA M. PINTO, RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS HONOR FROM THE AMERICAN INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Warrior Award recognizes outstanding efforts to grow tribal business November 9, 2020 (Jamul) – Last Friday, Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of Jamul Indian

SUNBELT CELEBRATES NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH WITH NEW RELEASE AND ONLINE PROGRAMS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery November 9, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) — Just in time for Native American Heritage Month, Sunbelt Publications announces the release of California Indian Basketry: Ikons
VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT DONATES 100,000 MASKS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS
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QUESTION, PERSUADE, REFER: VIRTUAL SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING HOSTED BY KUMEYAAY FAMILY SERVICES
Printer-friendly versionSource: Southern Indian Health Council August 31, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – Kumeyaay Family Services PEI (Prevention and Early Intervention) is hosting a virtual suicide prevention training which is

FEDERAL JUDGE SIDES WITH TRUMP FOR NOW IN TRIBAL SUIT OVER BORDER WALL
Printer-friendly versionBy Ken Stone, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: A section of new, steel bollard-style replacement wall goes up near Calexico. CBP photo

WHILE MAJOR EVENT PLANNERS RALLY TO REQUEST AID AS SHUTDOWNS CONTINUE, TRIBES RESUME EVENTS, EXEMPT FROM STATE RESTRICTIONS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery August 24, 2020 (San Diego) – Due to state and county restrictions on gatherings of any size, most theaters, concert halls and other large event sites