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CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER OPENS IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version December 7, 2009 (Alpine) – San Diego East Visitors Bureau celebrated the grand opening last week of its new office in the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine. The
HOLIDAY MIXER & GRAND OPENING OF SD EAST VISITORS BUREAU: DEC. 3 AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly version December 1, 2009 (Alpine) — The San Diego East Visitors Bureau & San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce invite the public to a holiday mixer and
LET IT ROLL! VIEJAS BOWL OPENS IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version November 24, 2009 – Tribal Council leaders rolled out the first strikes following a ribbon cutting ceremony today at the new Viejas Bowl, located in the Viejas Outlet
PORKIN’ IN THE PARK
Printer-friendly version By Leon Thompson, the East County Eater October 25th, 2009 (Alpine) — “Smokin’ in the Park,” the state’s largest BBQ competition sponsored by Viejas, was held Oct. 17
VIEJAS TREE LIGHTING AT S. CA’S LARGEST OUTDOOR ICE RINK FRIDAY NOV. 13
Printer-friendly version Viejas Outlet Center transforms into a winter wonderland complete with ice skating, holiday tree lighting & shows November 10, 2009 (Alpine)– Viejas Outlet Center officially kicks off
FAR EAST WINDS: NEW RESTAURANT AT VIEJAS HONORS CHINESE ROLE IN SETTLING THE WEST
Printer-friendly version October 30, 2009 (Alpine) — A traditional Kumeyaay blessing, birdsinging and smudging conducted by Viejas Tribal Councilmember Virginia Christman heralded the opening of a new Asian Cuisine restaurant,
CASH FOR BEST COSTUMES AT CASINO HALLOWEEN CONTESTS
Printer-friendly version October 29, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Want to be a winner at a casino—without having to gamble any money? Several area casinos are hosting Halloween costume
VIEJAS HOSTS STATE’S LARGEST BBQ COOKING CHAMPIONSHIP OCT. 17
Printer-friendly version Teams from around the country cook up a good time at free “Smokin’ in the Park” Festival October 14, 2009 (Alpine) – Looking to spice up your
VIEJAS & RADIO STATION MAGIC 92.5 STAGED HUGE BLOCK PARTY
Printer-friendly version Thousands enjoyed free concert, car show and kids fun zone Story and Photos by Leon Thompson Viejas (September 26, 2009) Thousands of enthusiastic rock music fans of
VIEJAS HOSTS FIRE PREVENTION DAY THURS. OCT. 8
Printer-friendly version October 5, 2009 (Alpine) – On Thursday, over 250 school children will join firefighters, tribal representatives, Smokey the Bear and Sparky the firedog from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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PALA CASINO SPA RESORT ANNOUNCES NEW OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: UP & COMING COUNTRY ARTISTS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service August 24, 2020 (Pala, CA) – Pala Casino Spa Resort in northeast San Diego County is launching an outdoor concert series in the Starlight Theater. The

ACLU TAKES BORDER WALL FIGHT TO SUPREME COURT, SEEKS HALT TO DESTRUCTION OF SACRED SITES, WILDLIFE AND PROTECTED SCENIC AREAS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery File photo: A section of the old border fence being torn down in San Diego’s East County as work continues on new wall despite lawsuit

KUMEYAAY PROTEST OF BORDER WALL DRAWS HUNDREDS DOWNTOWN
Printer-friendly versionBy Briana Gomez Photo: Brooke Baines, left, Manzanita nation and Cynthia Parada, right, tribal councilwoman, La Posta Band of Mission Indians July 6, 2020 (San Diego) – Approximately 200 people

KUMEYAAY PROTEST HALTS DYNAMITE BLASTING AT BORDER WALL
Printer-friendly version By Helen Horvath Photo, lefft: Dynamite charges set by the US Corps of Engineers June 30, 2020 (Campo) – Yesterday, at the end of Tierra del Sol

SYCUAN SUPPORTS LA MESA BUSINESS COMMUNITY WITH $5,000 DONATION
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo courtesy of the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce June 16, 2020 (La Mesa) — The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation has
BARONA RESORT AND CASINO TO REOPEN STARTING WEDNESDAY,MAY 27
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 26, 2020 (Lakeside) – Barona Resort & Casino is the latest tribal casino to begin a phased reopening, starting tomorrow. The casino and hotel,

CASINO PAUMA TO REMAIN TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR SAFETY OF ITS GUESTS, COMMUNITY AND EMPLOYEES
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 22, 2020 (Pauma Valley) – Bucking the trend of several local casinos that reopened this week or have announced upcoming reopening dates, Casino Pauma

VIEJAS CASINO REOPENING BALANCES ECONOMIC NEED AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Printer-friendly version By Helen Horvath Photo, left: Worker sanitize chips, cards and table with UV lighting; screenshot from Viejas video On May 18, 2020, the Viejas tribe took the bold

JAMUL CASINO TO BEGIN PHASED RE-OPENING ON MAY 18, 2020
Printer-friendly versionOpening with enhanced cleaning protocols and technology after COVID-19 closure, casino also offers take-out dinners with phase-in of restaurants planned By Miriam Raftery May 15, 2020 (Jamul)
TWO MORE LOCAL CASINOS ANNOUNCE REOPENING PLANS, BUT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER OPPOSES ACTIONS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery File photo: Sycuan Casino Updated May 14 with additional information from County Public Health Officer Wilima Wooten May 13, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) –