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Jamul Casino Resort gets two film awards
Printer-friendly versionWater 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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PALA CASINO ADDS KENNY LOGGINS TO THE 2019 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Printer-friendly version Source: Pala Casino April 3, 2019 (Pala) – Pala Casino Spa & Resort announces the addition of Kenny Loggins to the 2019 summer concert lineup in the Starlight Theater
PASSAGES: TOM HYDE, VIEJAS TRIBAL ELDER AND LAST ORIGINAL RESERVATION MEMBER, 1927-2019
Printer-friendly version March 20, 2019 (Viejas Reservation) — Tom Hyde, revered tribal elder, passed from this earth and his beloved Viejas community, March 14, 2019, at 92 years of

BARONA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM SELECTED AS FINALIST FOR PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARD
Printer-friendly version Source: Barona Cultural Center & Museum March 17, 2019 (Lakeside) — Two San Diego cultural institutions have been honored nationally by one of the country’s premiere

SNOW VISITORS DEFACE LA POSTA SACRED SITE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: ECM news partner 10 News February 26, 2019 (La Posta) — A couple who claimed responsibility on social media for spray-painting graffiti

CHAIRWOMAN PINTO KICKS OFF GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION AT JAMUL CASINO POKER ROOM WITH STAR STUDDED POKER TOURNAMENT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Watch video of the grand opening of Jamul Casino’s Poker Room: https://youtu.be/mNBTA7mep8w February 19, 2019 (Jamul) — On Friday, Jamul Casino® united hundreds of local poker players

BARONA CASINO AND RESORT WELCOMES “YEAR OF THE PIG” WITH LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION FEB. 5-19
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 24, 2019 (Lakeside) — Barona Resort & Casino invites you to welcome the Lunar New Year beginning Tuesday, February 5 through Tuesday, February

JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE OF CALIFORNIA JOINS LARGEST NONPROFIT FUNDER OF BREAST CANCER RESEARCH IN THE COUNTRY TO FIND A CURE
Printer-friendly version Source: Jamul Indian Village January 23, 2019 (Jamul) — The Jamul Indian Village of California joined the ranks of other outstanding local organizations that contribute to

GROSSMONT ADULT SCHOOL PARTNERS WITH VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT TO EQUIP EMPLOYEES WITH VITAL SKILLS FOR CAREER SUCCESS
Printer-friendly version Source: Grossmont Union High School District January 23, 2019 (El Cajon) – Grossmont Adult School is completing its second round of multi-level English as a Second Language

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EAST COUNTY’S NATIVE AMERICANS HAD PROMINENT ROLES IN WOMEN’S MARCH
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo credits: San Diego Women’s March January 22, 2019 (San Diego) — Kumeyaay women were among the groups participating in the 2019

ATTORNEY GENERAL BECERRA LEADS BIPARTISAN COALITION OF 21 ATTORNEYS GENERAL IN BRIEF DEFENDING LAW THAT PROTECTS NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 17, 2019 (Sacramento) – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra led a bipartisan coalition of 21 states in filing an amicus brief