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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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SYCUAN TRIBE DONATES $25,000 TO JJ WATT’S HOUSTON FLOOD RELIEF FUND
Printer-friendly version Source: Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation September 6, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation has donated $25,000 to help
FEDERAL JUDGE DISMISSES CASE OVER JAMUL CASINO BY FAMILY MEMBERS CLAIMING DESECRATION OF REMAINS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Jamul Indian Village site before the casino September 3, 2017 (Jamul) – U.S. District Judge Kimberly Mueller, Eastern District of California, dismissed on
SANTA YSABEL MOTHER MOURNS A LIFE LOST; “GOFUNDME” CAMPAIGN STARTED TO BRING HER SON HOME
Printer-friendly version By Paul Kruze Photo: Shawn “Lone Wolf” Christman in mid-1980s August 19, 2017 (Santa Ysabel) — Things were not supposed to end this way. Santa Ysabel resident Angela June (Sortore) Christman has
SYCUAN POW-WOW SEPT. 8-10 HONORS TRIBAL TRADITIONS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service August 16, 2017 (El Cajon) – The Sycuan band of the Kumeyaay Nation will host its 28th annual Powwow on September 8th, 9th
COMMUNITY RALLIES AROUND CANCER-STRICKEN TODDLER: FUNDRAISER AT VIEJAS AUG. 19
Printer-friendly version By Valerie Watts August 9, 2017 (Alpine) — The family and friends of Cash Osuna-Sutton will have a fundraising booth at the upcoming Kumeyaay Gathering at the
LOS COYOTES TRIBE FORGING AGREEMENT WITH GB SCIENCES FOR COMMERCIAL CANNABIS VENTURE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Image: Pixabay August 6, 2017 (Los Coyotes Reservation) – An agreement to grow, manufacture and distribute commercial cannabis products has been reached between GB
THE BUFFET AT VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT BEGINS KING CRAB LEG FRIDAYS
Printer-friendly version The sustainably sourced and succulent favorite is flown in fresh every week for guests to savor East County News Service August 4, 2017 (Alpine) — Crab lovers,
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TO HOST 47TH ANNUAL POWWOW OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Printer-friendly version Three days of traditional dance, food, and Native American crafts Sept. 1-3 East County News Service August 3, 2017 (Lakeside) – The Barona Band of Mission Indians
CALTRANS RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS RAISED ON STATE ROUTE 94 IMPROVEMENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 28, 2017 (Jamul) – Earlier this month, we covered concerns raised by Jamul community members and Supervisor Dianne Jacob over highway safety concerns
COUNTY SOCIAL WORKER BUILDS TRUST WITH NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
Printer-friendly version By Tom Christensen, County of San Diego Communications Office Photo: HHSA social worker Belina Chapman holds her planners that help her schedule visits to the many Native