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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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SANTA YSABEL TRIBE’S MARIJUANA PRODUCTION INDUSTRY POISED TO GO UP IN SMOKE
Printer-friendly version Lawsuit alleges tribal development corporation breached contract in cannabis operation By Paul Kruze, Contributing Editor May 16, 2018 (Santa Ysabel) – The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel
“PADRE FOR LIFE” MATT LACHAPPA FEATURED ON ESPN E:60
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 10, 2018 (Lakeside) – A quarter of a century ago, Matt LaChappa was drafted by the San Diego Padres out of El Capitan
TRIBAL LEADERS HOLD SUMMIT WITH SANDAG
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 14, 2018 (Pala) – Leaders of Native American tribal governments convened at the Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association last Friday at
KPRI IS BACK
Printer-friendly version By John Fox, Pala Rez Radio Station Manager March 29, 2018 (Pala) — Effective March 23, 2018, the North County FM station at 91.3 owned and operated
STAR-STUDDED LINEUP AT VIEJAS SUMMER CONCERTS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 26, 2018 (Alpine) — Viejas Casino and Resort in partnership with Goldenvoice today unveiled its 2018 Viejas Concerts in the
SHIRLEY MURPHY NAMED GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO GROSSMONT HOSPITAL CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 11, 2018 (La Mesa) – El Cajon resident Shirley Apple Murphy, a cultural psychologist, life coach and advocate for Native American issues, has
JAMUL CASINO ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE AND SHIFT IN MANAGEMENT
Printer-friendly version Penn Gaming parts ways with tribe; SEC filing cites concerns over unpaid loans By Miriam Raftery March 1, 2018 (Jamul) – In a press release issued tonight,
NATIVE FOODS CLASS APRIL 7 AT BARONA CULTURAL CENTER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 1, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — Shawii, or acorn “mush,” was one of the most important foods for Kumeyaay/Diegueño People for
VIEJAS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF THE WILLOWS HOTEL AND SPA
Printer-friendly version Backcountry hidden pleasures: Our guide to unique lodging adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry By Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine
FIREWORKS EXTRAVANGAZA AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine February 9, 2018 (Alpine) — The Viejas band of the Kumeyaay Nation celebrated the grand opening of The Willows Hotel and