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FEDERAL INDIAN BOARDING SCHOOL INITIATIVE ANNOUNCED BY INTERIOR SECRETARY HAALAND
Printer-friendly versionOutlines Path Forward on Troubled Legacy of Federal Boarding School Policies in Remarks to National Congress of American Indians East County News Service June 22, 2021 (Washington D.C.) —

JAMUL CASINO® KICKS OFF SUMMER WITH ANNUAL ALL-STAR BLOCK PARTY
Printer-friendly versionSports legend Bo Jackson, Emmy Award-winning TV chef “Sam the Cooking Guy,” and local broadcasters join All-Star Block Party East County News Service June 5, 2021 (Jamul)

STOLEN VALLEY CENTER ARTIFACTS RECOVERED
Printer-friendly versionSheriff’s Deputies arrest suspect, recover cultural artifacts stolen from casino. East County News Service May 16, 2021 (Valley Center) — A man has been arrested on suspicion

PALA CASINO RV RESORT AWARDED GOOD SAM 10/10*/10 RATING FOR SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 14, 2021 (Pala) – Pala Casino RV Resort has been awarded a flawless 10/10*/10 Good Sam rating for the sixth consecutive year. Pala Casino

SUPERVISORS VOTE 4-1 TO REPEAL “RACIST” LAW AND MAKE IT EASIER FOR TRIBES TO BUY BACK ANCESTRAL LANDS
Printer-friendly version “It is time to get rid of this racist law against Indians in San Diego.” – Bo Mazzetti, Chair, Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians (photo, left) By

PALA CASINO SPA RESORT ADDS BEE GEES GOLD TO SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 30, 2021 (Pala) — Pala Casino Spa Resort today announced that the Bee Gees Gold will join the annual Summer Concert Series lineup. Bee Gees Gold will

JAMUL CASINO PROMOTES THERESA GRADY TO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Printer-friendly versionExperienced Casino Finance Leader Advances to Executive Position East County News Service April 13, 2021 (Jamul) — Jamul Casino® has announced that Theresa Grady (photo, left) has been

ON A ROLL: ENJOY OUTDOOR SKATING AT VIEJAS OUTLETS IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 11, 2021 (Alpine) – If you’re looking for some fun outdoor exercise, Southern California’s largest outdoor roller rink is open for the 2021 skating
TRIBE’S CONNECTION WITH GROSSMONT COLLEGE BENEFITS STUDENTS
Printer-friendly versionSource: Grossmont College March 23, 2021 (El Cajon) – Grossmont College students who are awarded a scholarship from an East County tribe get much more than the $500 to help

CONGRESSMAN ISSA INTRODUCES BILL TO TRANSFER SACRED LANDS TO PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS RESERVATION
Printer-friendly versionSource: Pala Band of Mission Indians March 23, 2021 (Pala) — On March 17, 2021, Congressman Darrell Issa introduced the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act (H.R.
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Sycuan Tribe unveils new Sycuan Health Center to serve East County residents, including tribal members and broader community
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photos courtesy of Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation December 31, 2025 (El Cajon) — The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation held a ribbon cutting ceremony

Jamul Casino Resort deepens philanthropic impact through year-round efforts
Printer-friendly versionSource: Jamul Casino Resort December 2, 2025 (Jamul) – Jamul Casino Resort is celebrating the holiday season with a continued commitment to uplifting the San Diego community. Rooted in the

“Jingles and Jam” with Rebecca Jade and friends Dec. 5 at Sycuan
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 17, 2025 (El Cajon) — ‘Tis the season to enjoy “Jingles and Jam” with Rebecca Jam, who was named Breakout Artist of Year by

Pala Band of Mission Indians invites community to honor local heroes at Veterans Day celebration
Printer-friendly versionSource: Pala Band of Mission Indians October 29, 2025 (Pala) – The Pala Band of Mission Indians and Pala Veterans Program will honor the service and sacrifice of local veterans

Jamul Casino Resort officially unveils brand new hotel tower
Printer-friendly versionSan Diego’s newest boutique hotel now open East County News Service October 17, 2025 (Jamul) – San Diego’s premier new luxury destination, Jamul Casino Resort, recently welcomed guests

Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration at San Diego Zoo Safari Park Oct. 13
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 10, 2025 (San Diego) – The annual Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration, organized by the San Pasqual Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, will take

Bill to protect Native American children passes Legislature unanimously, heads to Governor
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2025 (Sacramento, CA) – After passing both the Assembly and State Senate unanimously (with one abstention), a bill aimed at preventing placement of

Sycuan Powwow Sept. 12-14 brings together tribal members from across nation
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 5, 2025 (Sycuan) – Tribal dancers from across the nation will participate in the annual Sycuan Powwow September 12-14 at the Sycuan reservation in

Rollback of “Roadless Rule” to allow logging and road construction in National Forests draws opposition from tribes and ecologists
Printer-friendly version Trump administration opens 21-day public comment period Aug. 29-Sept. 19 By Miriam Raftery Photo: Cedar Creek Falls, one of the most scenic hiking destinations in San Diego’s East County,

Feather Alert issued for missing teen girl from Pala
Printer-friendly versionUpdate: This Feather Alert has been deactivated because Sunnie Eagleton has been found. East County News Service Image: Sunnie Eagleton, 17 August 7, 2025 (Pala) – A Feather Alert