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PRO FOOTBALL STARS TO PARTICIPATE IN “BOWLING FOR HELMETS” JUNE 5 AT VIEJAS BOWL: PROCEEDS TO HELP PROTECT ALPINE POP WARNER PLAYERS
Printer-friendly version May 16, 2010 (Alpine) – Football helmet construction hasn’t changed for decades. But now, new helmets contain air bag-type cushions, providing better protection from head injuries. Pro football
BARONA RESORT & CASINO BECOMES 1ST TRIBAL RESORT IN U.S. TO EARN LEED™ GOLD CERTIFICATION FROM U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
Printer-friendly version April 16, 2010 (San Diego)– Barona Resort & Casino announced yesterday that it has achieved Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and
VIEJAS DONATES $10,000 TO IMPROVE DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version April 15, 2010 (El Cajon)–The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians has made a donation valued at approximately $10,000 to the El Cajon Community Development Corporation to further
CUCAPA INDIANS IN BAJA DEVASTATED BY MEXICO QUAKE: RELIEF EFFORT MOUNTED IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 9, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – A relief effort is being mounted here to bring emergency aid to the Cucapa Indian nation, just
ALPINE VETERANS WALL OF HONOR FUNDRAISER: APRIL 21
Printer-friendly version Viejas pledges challenge grant to match community donations April 14, 2010 (Alpine) – “This has been a dream of ours—to honor or veterans with the great respect and
VIEJAS CASINO HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL ULTIMATE MUSIC CHALLENGE
Printer-friendly version 39 cover bands compete for $40,000 in cash prizes April 11 through June 20 April 9, 2010 (Alpine) – It’s southern California’s biggest cover band smack-down, as Viejas Casino
ALPINE WOMAN WINS SMART CAR AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly version March 29, 2010 (Alpine) – An Alpine woman drove away a winner at Viejas Casino over the weekend, taking home a new Smart Car. Barbara L. (last name
GRAND OPENING HELD FOR CHICO’S IN VIEJAS OUTLET CENTER
Printer-friendly version March 2, 2010 (Alpine) – A ribbon cutting today heralded opening of the new Chico’s store at the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine. This is the first
MAKING CLAY, THE KUMEYAAY WAY
Printer-friendly version Students at Barona Museum get hands-on experience By Miriam Raftery February 21, 2010 (Lakeside) – “You start by crushing the rock to get out pebbles. This
ALPINE SCHOOLS & VIEJAS TEAM UP TO BRING NEW MUSIC & MATH PROGRAMS TO ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS
Printer-friendly version Creative Partnership Overcomes Economic Obstacles to launch innovative new program December 14, 2009 (Alpine) – Despite deep education budget cuts statewide, kids at schools in Alpine are benefiting
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ANNUAL CUYAMACA COLLEGE POW-WOW SET FOR FEB. 3
Printer-friendly version Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District January 26, 2018 (El Cajon) – Cuyamaca College’s Native American Student Alliance is hosting its 4th Annual Powwow on Saturday, Feb. 3,
SYCUAN CASINO TO ADD OVER 700 NEW CASINO AND RESORT JOBS
Printer-friendly version Now hiring for new Director of Sales position East County News Service January 24, 2018 (El Cajon) — Sycuan Casino announced today that the organization is now
VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT ANNONUCES ANTONIO VOTTA AS EXECUTIVE CHEF FOR NEW RESTAURANTS LOCALE AND GINGER NOODLE BAR
Printer-friendly version Votta brings more than 10 years of experience to Willows Hotel & Spa’s culinary destinations East County News Service January 24, 2018 (Alpine) — Viejas Casino &
COUNTRY MUSIC LEGENDS: THE OAK RIDGE BOYS LIVE FEB. 3 AT SYCUAN
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: cc by Gage Skidmore January 24, 2018 (El Cajon) — The Oak Ridge Boys, who were recently inducted into the Country Music Hall
COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF CHUCK HANSEN, CIVIC LEADER AND FORMER VIEJAS VICE PRESIDENT
Printer-friendly version Update: Services are scheduled for February 8 at 11 a.m. at Foothills Christian Church. 365 West Bradley in El Cajon. By Miriam Raftery January 18, 2018 (San
ARTRAGEOUS AND TEJANO MUSICIANS FLACO AND FRIENDS AMONG ARTISTS SLATED TO PERFORM AT SYCUAN
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 15, 2018 (El Cajon) – The entertainment line-up at Sycuan’s Live & Up Close Theatre this season is widely varied, including Tejano
SYCUAN PRESENTS GIFTS TO LOCAL CHARITIES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine Photo: Sycuan Tribal Council and the charity Father Joe’s Villages. Chairman Cody Martinez chose this charity for the Gift Giving Ceremony
VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT TO OPEN A NEW LUXURY TOWER IN FEBRUARY 2018
Printer-friendly version Backcountry hidden pleasures: Our guide to unique lodging adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry The newly revealed 159 all-suite luxury tower features adult-only wellness retreat East
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WINTER SOLSTICE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Sunrise seen from the ancient Kumeyaay observatory on Cowles Mountain. The larger mountain to the left of the sun is Lyons Peak.
COME ONE, COME ALL TO CARNAVAL FANTASTIQUE: JAN. 7 AT SYCUAN
Printer-friendly version East County News Service December 20, 2017 (Dehesa) — Carnaval Fantastique will bring performers from around the world to Sycuan’s Live and Up Close Theatre on January