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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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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