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WOW! 2 NATIVE AMERICAN POW-WOWS TO DRAW THOUSANDS TO EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 3, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Thousands of tribal members from across the United States as well as many local participants and
VIEJAS ADDS A “STRIKING” NEW DEVELOPMENT
Printer-friendly version VIEJAS BOWL continues Viejas Outlet Center’s transformation into “lifestyle center” August 27, 2009 (Alpine) – Viejas announced plans today for a new, boutique bowling center, to
FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA, KUMEYAAY KIDS REDISCOVER THEIR HERITAGE
Printer-friendly version By Marisa Kezirian Photos by Miriam Raftery August 16, 2009 (La Jolla) – It was a day filled with education and excitement for Native American youngsters
CAMPO BAND OF KUMEYAAY INDIANS RECEIVE STIMULUS FUNDS FOR CLEAN DRINKING WATER
Printer-friendly version July 15, 2009 (San Diego)–Congressman Bob Filner announced that the Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians, along with six other Indian Tribes in California, will have improved access to vital
GOOD SPORTS: VIEJAS ARENA NOW OFFICIAL AT SDSU
Printer-friendly versionJuly 7, 2009 (San Diego)–A new chapter was added to the history books at San Diego State University on July 1. The arena on the SDSU campus has been
A HOWLING GOOD TIME: VIEJAS OUTLET CENTER WELCOMES DOGS & OWNERS FOR A DAY OF FUN JUNE 6th
Printer-friendly versionSAN DIEGO, Calif. — June 1, 2009 — For the first time, Viejas Outlet Center is excited to welcome all dogs to the center for a “doggone” day of
WARNER SPRINGS PROGRAM TEACHES KIDS AGRICULTURAL SKILLS, PRESERVES WESTERN & NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery June 1, 2009 (Warner Springs)—“It’s always fun when we get an adult to volunteer to be the cow,” Sherri Freeman quipped, then deftly lassoed a running
BIG HIT: ALPINE LITTLE LEAGUE HONORS VIEJAS
Printer-friendly versionMay 28, 2009 (Alpine)– The Alpine Little League presented a plaque to the Viejas Tribal Council on May 27th, expressing the organization’s appreciation for the Tribe’s ongoing support of
VIEJAS COOLS DOWN WITH FREE “POWER OF NIGHTFIRE” SHOW—AND AN INTERACTIVE WATER FOUNTAIN
Printer-friendly versionALPINE, Calif. — May 28, 2009 — As the weather begins to heat up and children get out of school, Viejas offers a place to beat the heat with
SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHT: WARGODS V AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly versionMay 27, 2009 (Alpine)–MMA Veteran Vernon “Tiger” White will face one of Temecula Team Quest’s stand out Lew Polley at Wargods “Five” at the Viejas Casino in Alpine, California
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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