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VIEJAS LEGAL TEAM RECEIVES PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Printer-friendly version San Diego Business Wire November 4, 2010 (San Diego)–Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians announced that its in-house legal team has received recognition for outstanding representation of the
BARONA RESORT & CASINO RANKS BEST CASINO 8TH YEAR IN A ROW
Printer-friendly version Top Awards Include Best Overall Casino, Luckiest, Best Blackjack October 12, 2010 (Lakeside) – Barona Resort & Casino has once again been ranked as the best overall casino
VIEJAS CASINO UPS THE ANTE ON CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH NEW V CLUB BOOTH
Printer-friendly version Opening kicks off October’s $250,000 “BONE-ANZA” promotion October 11, 2010 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino, southern California’s premier gaming and entertainment destination has unveiled a new, expanded V Club
4 LOCAL NATIVE AMERICAN LEADERS HONORED AT STATE CAPITOL
Printer-friendly version September 29, 2010 (Sacramento) – Four San Diego County tribal leaders were presented honors by the California Justice Department’s Office of Native Affairs in Sacramento last week during
BARONA EDUCATION DONATIONS REACH $1 MILLION MILESTONE
Printer-friendly version Carlton Hills Elementary School receives $5,000 grant; State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell joins tribal leaders at presentation By Miriam Raftery September 22, 2010 (Santee) – “Education is the
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE, CRAFTS AND DANCES TAKE CENTER STAGE AT SYCUAN POW-WOW
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 12, 2010 (Sycuan) – Tina Santiago, a member of the Conshatta tribe from Louisiana, weaves a basket of willow reeds while onlookers
21ST ANNUAL SYCUAN POW-WOW SEPT. 10, 11 & 12
Printer-friendly version September 9, 2010 (El Cajon) – Native American dancers, drummers, and bird singers from across the nation will convene at the Sycuan reservation this weekend for the 21st
FAMILY TIES: BARONA POWWOW STRENGTHENS TRIBAL BONDS, KEEPS TRADITIONS ALIVE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 5, 2010 (Lakeside) –At Barona’s 40th annual powwow, Barona tribal member and community leader Bonnie La Chappa grilled tortillas at her family’s campsite in
BARONA HOSTS 40TH ANNUAL POW-WOW SEPT. 3-5
Printer-friendly version September 3, 2010 (Lakeside) – The public is invited to attend the 40th annual Barona PowWow. The event, which has free admission, will be held September 3-5 at
BARONA RESORT & CASINO TO DISH OUT HALF-OFF DINING DISCOUNTS
Printer-friendly version Club Barona members can save 50 percent on entrees at Casino restaurants throughout September August 19, 2010 (Lakeside) –Barona Resort & Casino won’t leave its guests hungry for
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TRIBE ACCUSES COUNTY OF ILLEGALLY SEIZING NON-GAMING FUNDS; COUNTY DEFENDS ACTIONS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery May 15, 2012 (Santa Ysabel) — The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel is accusing San Diego County officials of acting illegally in attempting seizure of the
SANTA YSABEL TRIBE TAKES A STAND FOR A “FAIR DEAL”
Printer-friendly version May 7, 2012 (Santa Ysabel)– The Iipay Nation of the Santa Ysabel Tribe is holding its ground against San Diego County demands for a $3 million arbitration
RETIRED FIREFIGHTER HITS $744,000 JACKPOT AT VIEJAS CASINO
Printer-friendly version Scripps Ranch man’s last-minute detour nets life-changing win April 28, 2012 (Alpine) – A retired firefighter from Scripps Ranch is $744,553 richer after taking a detour to Viejas Casino
6TH ANNUAL SPRING GATHERING APRIL 28
Printer-friendly version April 27, 2012 (Alpine) – The Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. will be holding its 6th annual Spring Gathering on April 28 at 4058 Willows Road, Alpine from
BROKEN PROMISES: OCOTILLO WIND PROJECT WINS APPROVAL DESPITE OUTCRY FROM TRIBES, RESIDENTS AND ENVIRONMENTALISTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 26, 2012 (Ocotillo) – A former firefighter who has parachuted into raging wildfires, Viejas Community Relations Director
VIEJAS CASINO OPENS NEW HIGH-STAKES BINGO ROOM
Printer-friendly version March 28, 2012 – Viejas Casino reached a major milestone, with the opening of a new high-stakes, high tech Bingo Room. Tribal elders, tribal leaders, local dignitaries, Chamber of
WIND STORM : TRIBES IMPLORE PRESIDENT OBAMA TO STOP OCOTILLO EXPRESS WIND PROJECT, SAVE CULTURAL RESOURCE SITES
Printer-friendly version “We believe that DOI [Department of the Interior] is poised to violate the law and our rights to religious freedom and our cultural identities guaranteed by DOI’s own
THE BALL IS ROLLING ON A NEW CASINO PLAN FOR JAMUL INDIANS
Printer-friendly versionMia Myklebust March 20, 2012 (Jamul)–The Jamul Indians have revived plans to build a casino on their 6.2-acre reservation—this time with a dramatically different approach. The new plans reflect
TRIBAL LEADERS TO MEET WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY, CONSERVATION AND POLICY EXPERTS FRIDAY IN SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly versionSan Diego Workshop Evaluates Controversial Large Solar and Wind Projects, Desert Conservation, “Rooftop” Solar and Distributed Energy Opportunities in Mexico and the U.S. March 14, 2012 (San Diego) —
KICK OFF SPRING WITH THE CHAMBER’S – MARCH MADNESS MIXER AND NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION MARCH 21
Printer-friendly version March 14, 2012 (Alpine) – The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce is kicking off spring with a March Madness Mixer and New Member Orientation on