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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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BARONA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM TO HOST ARROW MAKING CLASS
Printer-friendly version February 21, 2014 (Lakeside)–The Barona Cultural Center & Museum will host an arrow-making class as part of the Ancient Spirits Speak series of classes on Saturday March
SANTA YSABEL CASINO CLOSES; TRIBE CREATES NEW SOLAR VENTURE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery February 8, 2014 (Santa Ysabel) – One day after the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel’s tribal council met and voted to shut down
OVERFLOW CROWD IN JAMUL OPPOSES CASINO
Printer-friendly version By Nadin Abbott February 6, 2014 (Jamul) Last night, the auditorium at the Jamul Middle School was filled beyond capacity. Residents came to learn the status
NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE PERFORMANCE FEB. 9 AT MISSION TRAILS
Printer-friendly version February 6, 2014 (San Diego)–The Native American Flute Players will present an event at Mission Trails Regional Park at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9. The
QUECHAN NATION MOURNS ANCESTORS IN OCOTILLO
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 28, 2014 (Ocotillo) – Tribal members from the Quechan nation traveled by caravan to Ocotillo on January 17 and 18 to mourn the
JAMUL CASINO TO START CONSTRUCTION; OPONENTS FILE LAWSUITS AGAINST CALTRANS
Printer-friendly version Photo: site of planned casino By Nadin Abbott January 11, 2014 (Jamul)– Penn National Gaming announced yesterday that construction of a Hollywood-themed $360 million Casino at the
SANTEE SCHOOL IS THE LATEST TO RECEIVE A $5,000 BARONA EDUCATION GRANT
Printer-friendly version Senator Joel Anderson Nominated Hill Creek Elementary School for Updated Technology December 20, 2013 (Santee) – The Barona Band of Mission Indians is ending 2013 on a
VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT GIVES OVER 12,000 TOYS TO LOCAL SALVATION ARMY
Printer-friendly version Link to video from Toy Drive “Big Reveal”: http://youtu.be/Wt6i9YqPrHM December 12, 2013 (Alpine) – When the curtain went up on stage at the DreamCatcher Lounge last night at Viejas
BARONA RESORT & CASINO SHARES HOLIDAY MAGIC WITH GINGERBREAD VILLAGE
Printer-friendly version December 11, 2013 (Lakeside) — Barona Resort & Casino has unveiled a charming gingerbread village called “Barona’s North Pole” which was cooked up by members of Barona’s
BARONA AWARDS $5,000 GRANT TO CLOVER FLAT ELEMENTARY IN BOULEVARD
Printer-friendly version December 10, 2013 (Boulevard) – Clover Flat Elementary School in Boulevard, CA was awarded $5,000 from the Barona Education Grant Program this morning. Representatives from the Barona