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VIEJAS DONATES $2,500 FOR RECOVERY OF “CHANCE” THE DOG
Printer-friendly version March 1, 2012 (East San Diego County) — The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians has announced that they are donating $2,500 for the recovery of “Chance,” the
VIEJAS BOWL WELCOMES NEW MANAGER, ANNOUNCES EMPHASIS ON FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT
Printer-friendly version February 28, 2012 (Alpine) — Viejas Bowl, located at the Viejas Outlets in Alpine, California, is pleased to welcome their new manager – La Mesa native, T. Hagedorn. A
POW-WOW AT SDSU MARCH 17 RECALLS ANCIENT KUMEYAAY TRADITIONS
Printer-friendly version February 18, 2012 (San Diego) — The 41st annual American Indian Pow-Wow will be held on March 17 at San Diego State University. This free event, which is open to the

ATTENTION FOOD LOVERS: “APHRODESIAC DINNER” COOKED UP BY SYCUAN’S CHEF
Printer-friendly version Plus win an “Ultimate Romance Package” vacation in Sycuan’s Facebook Contest February 10, 2012 (El Cajon)– Sycuan Golf and Tennis Resort, is putting on a unique Aphrodisiac themed
CALIFORNIA TRIBAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS FOR 2012
Printer-friendly version February 3, 2012 (Sacramento) —The California Tribal Business Alliance (CTBA) has announced the group’s new officers for 2012. CHAIRWOMAN – Leslie Lohse, Treasurer of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki
SYCUAN GAINS SUPPORT OF SUPERVISORS TO EXPAND RESERVATION
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 13, 2012 (El Cajon )—The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation has moved a step closer to its goal of tripling the size of
$250,000 GOLDEN TICKET DRAWN AT BARONA: SAN DIEGO WOMAN TAKES HOME CASINO’S LARGEST GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY IN HISTORY
Printer-friendly version Dec. 28, 2011 (Lakeside) – One lucky San Diegan’s life was forever changed on Dec. 23 with the drawing of Barona Resort & Casino’s largest, guaranteed grand finale
VIEJAS CASINO TEAM MEMBERS AND GUESTS DONATE OVER 3,000 TOYS FOR LOCAL SALVATION ARMY
Printer-friendly version Photos By Miriam Raftery December 8, 2011 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino Team Members and guests have donated more than 3,000 toys for the Salvation Army serving eastern San
STARS VIE TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY AT VIEJAS CELEBRITY SLOT TOURNAMENT MONDAY NOV. 28
Printer-friendly version November 25, 2011 (Alpine) — Gretchen Rossi of Bravo’s hit reality series "The Real Housewives of Orange County" will join 11 other local celebrities at Viejas Casino on Monday, November 28 in
VIEJAS CASINO WILL HOST CELEBRITY SLOT TOURNAMENT TO PROFIT LOCAL SALVATION ARMY NOV. 28
Printer-friendly versionNovember 20, 2011 (Alpine) — Viejas Casino will host a Celebrity Slot Tournament on Monday, November 28 at 10:30 a.m. with 100% of the winnings donated to the local
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‘IT’S FINALLY OVER, I’M GOING HOME’: BIDEN GRANTS COMMUTATION–BUT NO PARDON–FOR PELTIER
Printer-friendly version“The victory of freeing Leonard Peltier is a symbol of our collective strength—and our resistance will never stop,” vowed one Indigenous organizer. By Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams January 28,

EVACUATION AREAS EXPAND IN BORDER FIRE; EVACUATION CENTER AT CUYAMACA COLLEGE
Printer-friendly version Update January 25, 2025- The fire had modest growth overnight and is now 6,500 acres, per Cal Fire. Update 8:15 p.m.– Per CalTrans, State Route 94 is closed

PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS JAMUL TRIBAL LANDS BILL INTO LAW
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Jamul tribal chairwoman Erica Pinto January 8, 2025 (Jamul) – On December 23, President Joe Biden signed into law the bipartisan Jamul Indian

LEGISLATION TO PRESERVE JAMUL TRIBAL LAND PASSES HOUSE, HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK
Printer-friendly version East County News Service December 18, 2024 (Washington D.C.) — Today, legislation authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) to place 172 acres of land in East County, San

BOMB THREAT AT HARRAH’S IN VALLEY CENTER PROVES HOAX
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service File photo by Miriam Raftery December 10, 2024 (Valley Center) — A bomb threat from an anonymous caller yesterday morning prompted a safety sweep
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF JAMUL CASINO, MARY CHEEKS, HONORED WITH EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY AWARD BY NAACP SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 26, 2024 (Jamul) — Mary Cheeks, President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, has received the Excellence in Advocacy Award at the 2024 Freedom
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF JAMUL CASINO, MARY CHEEKS, HONORED WITH EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY AWARD BY NAACP SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 26, 2024 (Jamul) — Mary Cheeks, President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, has received the Excellence in Advocacy Award at the 2024 Freedom

EX-MANZANITA TRIBAL POLICE CHIEF SENTENCED FOR SELLING FAKE BADGES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 10, 2024 (Boulevard, CA) –Former Manzanita Tribal Police Chief Anthony Reyes Vasquez, 52, was sentenced Monday in federal court in San Diego for selling hundreds

EX-MANZANITA TRIBAL POLICE CHIEF SENTENCED FOR SELLING FAKE BADGES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 10, 2024 (Boulevard, CA) –Former Manzanita Tribal Police Chief Anthony Reyes Vasquez, 52, was sentenced Monday in federal court in San Diego for selling hundreds

SYCUAN TO HOST FASHION SHOW AND POW-WOW
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 28, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) –The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation will return with both its annual 35th Sycuan Powwow Sept. 6-8