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TRIBES GATHER FOR 22ND ANNUAL POW-WOW AT SYCUAN SEPT. 9-11
Printer-friendly version September 7, 2011 (El Cajon) – Helping keep tribal traditions alive, the annual pow-wow on the Sycuan Reservation this weekend will offer $125,000
TRADITIONS HONORED AT BARONA POW-WOW
Printer-friendly version September 4, 2011 (Lakeside) — The White Tail and New Moon families, members of a southern Cheyenne tribe, have traveled all the way from Oklahoma to Lakeside to
BARONA POW-WOW SEPT. 2-4 TO OFFER $60,000 IN PRIZES FOR TRIBAL DANCERS
Printer-friendly version September 2, 2011 (Lakeside)–Tribal dancers from across the United States will compete for $60,000 in prize money at the Barona Poway. The pow-wow will be held Friday, September 2
NEW 150 ROOM HOTEL FOR VIEJAS TO BRING JOBS TO EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Chuck Taylor, the Alpine Sun August 30, 2011 (Alpine)–Anthony Pico, Viejas Tribal Chairman announced plans yesterday for a new 150 room hotel to be erected adjoining the
VIEJAS CASINO CELEBRATES 20 YEAR WINNING STREAK SEPT. 17
Printer-friendly version Guests to be treated to free meal at Harvest Buffet, $100,000 Bingo celebration and a Corvette giveaway August 22, 2011 (Alpine) –Viejas Casino is celebrating its 20th anniversary
DEHESA VALLEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL WITHDRAWS CHALLENGE TO SYCUAN LIQUOR LICENSE
Printer-friendly version August 8, 2011 (Dehesa)–In August 2008, nearly 400 Dehesa Valley residents filed protests with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) opposing Sycuan Casino’s application for a
HERMAN’S HERMITS OPEN CONCERT SEASON AT SYCUAN CASINO – STARTING AUGUST 6
Printer-friendly versionLIVE & UP CLOSE CONCERT SERIES TO FEATURE SURVIVOR, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, MIDTOWN MEN & MORE August 4, 2011 (El Cajon) – This fall, Sycuan Casino will welcome famous bands, musicians and Broadway actors to
BAD BET? TRIBAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE OPPOSES BILL TO LEGALIZE INTERNET POKER
Printer-friendly version July 12, 2011 (Sacramento) – The stakes are high. SB 40, the Gambling Control Act introduced by Senator Lou Correa of Orange County, seeks to legalize intrastate
COME SEE THE VIEJAS OUTLET CENTERS LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK
Printer-friendly version July 8, 2011 (Alpine) — Come enjoy the performers at the Viejas Outlet Centers Live Music in the Park on Saturday and Sunday nights in July. The
VIEJAS FIREFIGHTERS TRAVEL FROM ALPINE, CALIFORNIA TO ALPINE, ARIZONA–HELPING TO BATTLE HUGE WILDFIRE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 12, 2011 (Alpine, Arizona) — Four firefighters from the Viejas Tribal Fire Department in Alpine, California, are now in Alpine, Arizona, where they
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NEW EXHIBITION SHOWCASES MUSICAL TRADITIONS AND TALENTS ON THE BARONA INDIAN RESERVATION; OPENS NOVEMBER 19
Printer-friendly version November 16, 2011 (Lakeside)–On November 19, the Barona Cultural Center & Museum will open “Rock of Ages: Contemporary Music Traditions on the Barona Reservation” — an exhibition that will
COOL! ICE SHOW NOV. 11, OUTDOOR ICE RINK OPEN FOR HOLIDAY SEASON AT VIEJAS OUTLET CENTER
Printer-friendly versionTree-lighting and ice show extravaganza light up the night tonight November 11, 2011 (Alpine) — Skate into the holidays on Southern California’s largest outdoor ice rink, now open at Viejas
NATIVE AMERICA FLUTE PERFORMERS AND DANCERS PERFORM NOV. 13 DURING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Printer-friendly versionBy Millicent Arko November 8, 2011 (San Diego) The San Diego Native American Flute Circle will perform a two-hour concert in the Mission Trails Amphitheater, Saturday, November 13,
BROOKS BROTHERS OPENS FACTORY STORE AT VIEJAS OUTLETS
Printer-friendly versionNovember 5, 2011 (Alpine) — Viejas Outlets is proud to announce the official opening of Brooks Brothers Factory Store. The 7,200 square foot store is the 9th in California and
DISCOVERY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES SITE HALTS CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD FOR POWERLINK IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version ECM Special Report By Miriam Raftery Photos by Pam Wilmers, Video by Billy Ortiz Updated October 21, 2011 October 20, 2011 (Lakeside) – Construction of an access road needed
VIEJAS PRESENTS HOTEL PROPOSAL TO ALPINE RESIDENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 23, 2011 (Alpine) – A proposed 150-room hotel adjacent to the Viejas Casino would be “great for our guests and great for the community,”
CORVETTE GIVEAWAY CAPS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 19, 2011 (Alpine) – “Tribal gaming has provided the resources to end generations of
BEST BET: SYCUAN CASINO TO UNVEIL REMODELED CASINO IN CELEBRATION SEPT. 24-25
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 15, 2011 (El Cajon) – “No surface is unchanged,” Michael Tabor, director of marketing at Sycuan Casino, said in a preview tour of the
GIVING THANKS: VIEJAS FREE FEAST FOR COMMUNITY TOOK TEAMWORK
Printer-friendly version September 14, 2011 (Alpine)—It took a tribe—and some extra teamwork in the kitchen—to serve up 4,000
VIEJAS TO SERVE UP FREE MEALS TUESDAY, SEPT. 13 AT HARVEST BUFFET FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF CASINO
Printer-friendly version Tribe says “Thank You” to community September 12, 2011 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino, a premier Southern California gaming, dining and entertainment destination, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by