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PRO FOOTBALL STARS TO PARTICIPATE IN “BOWLING FOR HELMETS” JUNE 5 AT VIEJAS BOWL: PROCEEDS TO HELP PROTECT ALPINE POP WARNER PLAYERS
Printer-friendly version May 16, 2010 (Alpine) – Football helmet construction hasn’t changed for decades. But now, new helmets contain air bag-type cushions, providing better protection from head injuries. Pro football
BARONA RESORT & CASINO BECOMES 1ST TRIBAL RESORT IN U.S. TO EARN LEED™ GOLD CERTIFICATION FROM U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
Printer-friendly version April 16, 2010 (San Diego)– Barona Resort & Casino announced yesterday that it has achieved Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and
VIEJAS DONATES $10,000 TO IMPROVE DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version April 15, 2010 (El Cajon)–The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians has made a donation valued at approximately $10,000 to the El Cajon Community Development Corporation to further
CUCAPA INDIANS IN BAJA DEVASTATED BY MEXICO QUAKE: RELIEF EFFORT MOUNTED IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 9, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – A relief effort is being mounted here to bring emergency aid to the Cucapa Indian nation, just
ALPINE VETERANS WALL OF HONOR FUNDRAISER: APRIL 21
Printer-friendly version Viejas pledges challenge grant to match community donations April 14, 2010 (Alpine) – “This has been a dream of ours—to honor or veterans with the great respect and
VIEJAS CASINO HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL ULTIMATE MUSIC CHALLENGE
Printer-friendly version 39 cover bands compete for $40,000 in cash prizes April 11 through June 20 April 9, 2010 (Alpine) – It’s southern California’s biggest cover band smack-down, as Viejas Casino
ALPINE WOMAN WINS SMART CAR AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly version March 29, 2010 (Alpine) – An Alpine woman drove away a winner at Viejas Casino over the weekend, taking home a new Smart Car. Barbara L. (last name
GRAND OPENING HELD FOR CHICO’S IN VIEJAS OUTLET CENTER
Printer-friendly version March 2, 2010 (Alpine) – A ribbon cutting today heralded opening of the new Chico’s store at the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine. This is the first
MAKING CLAY, THE KUMEYAAY WAY
Printer-friendly version Students at Barona Museum get hands-on experience By Miriam Raftery February 21, 2010 (Lakeside) – “You start by crushing the rock to get out pebbles. This
ALPINE SCHOOLS & VIEJAS TEAM UP TO BRING NEW MUSIC & MATH PROGRAMS TO ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS
Printer-friendly version Creative Partnership Overcomes Economic Obstacles to launch innovative new program December 14, 2009 (Alpine) – Despite deep education budget cuts statewide, kids at schools in Alpine are benefiting
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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