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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
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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