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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
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NEW SUIT FILED OVER HOLLYWOOD CASINO JAMUL, SLATED TO OPEN NEXT YEAR
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery August 10, 2014 (Jamul)–The Jamul Action Committee/Jamulians Against the Casino has filed yet another lawsuit seeking to halt a casino at Jamul Indian Village.
PRESERVING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE
Printer-friendly version By Grey Feathers Barona Cultural Center, Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside July 26, 2014 (Barona) – To document, describe and explain the complex relationships between cultures and the
SENIOR POKER TOUR “SUMMER SLAM” SET FOR PALA CASINO JULY 30 – AUGUST 3, 2014
Printer-friendly version July 7, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – Coming off a record start for summer schedule, Senior Poker Tour moves to Pala Casino July 30-August 3, 2014.
SYCUAN AWARDED 2014 EMMY FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN TELEVISION
Printer-friendly version Read our prior story about the debut of Sycuan’s documentary Hear our exclusive interview with Sycuan Chairman Daniel Tucker during the debut: click here. June 30, 2014 (El
PRESERVING THE PAST AT CENTRO CULTURAL AND KUMEYAAY MUSEUM IN TECATE
Printer-friendly version By Mimi Pollack July 1, 2014 (Tecate)–There are only 70 to 80 people left in Baja California who speak Kumeyaay, according to Michael Wilken Robertson, an anthropologist
VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT AWARDED 2014 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
Printer-friendly version Recognized as a Top Performing Casino Resort as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site SAN DIEGO – June 9, 2014 – Viejas Casino &
THE THRILL IS BACK: MOVIES IN THE PARK AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly version May 29,2014 (Alpine)- Movies in the park return at the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine, where you can enjoy watching the latest action thrillers and other
MEET PADRES LEGENDS AT SYCUAN MAY 24
Printer-friendly version May 22, 2014 (Dehesa)—Visitors to the Sycuan Casino on Saturday, May 24 will have an opportunity to meet San Diego Padres’ 1984 World Series players– and have
GAMBLER TO STAND TRIAL ON CHARGES OF CHEATING BARONA CASINO
Printer-friendly version May 3, 2014 (Lakeside)–A world famous gambler accusing of cheating Barona Casino out of $8,000 will be arraigned in court on May 14. In a preliminary hearing
FAMILES SUE OVER HANDLING OF NATIVE AMERICAN REMAINS AT JAMUL CASINO SITE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 17, 2014 (Jamul) – Superior Court Judge Ronald Prager heard arguments today in a lawsuit by family members alleging that a contractor for