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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
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FLOAT WHILE YOU SAVOR THE MUSIC: SYCUAN PRESENTS LANCO AT THE RIVER JUNE 20
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 19, 2024 (El Cajon) – Sycuan Casino and Resort offers a unique way to view a concert this summer, including the multi-platinum selling

FLOAT WHILE YOU SAVOR THE MUSIC: SYCUAN PRESENTS LANCO AT THE RIVER JUNE 20
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 19, 2024 (El Cajon) – Sycuan Casino and Resort offers a unique way to view a concert this summer, including the multi-platinum selling

FLOAT WHILE YOU SAVOR THE MUSIC: SYCUAN PRESENTS LANCO AT THE RIVER JUNE 20
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 19, 2024 (El Cajon) – Sycuan Casino and Resort offers a unique way to view a concert this summer, including the multi-platinum selling

ISSA BILL TO EXPAND JAMUL TRIBAL LAND PASSES HOUSE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 25, 2024 (Washington D.C) – The Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act (H.R.6443) authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), passed the House of Representatives on April

ISSA BILL TO EXPAND JAMUL TRIBAL LAND PASSES HOUSE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 25, 2024 (Washington D.C) – The Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act (H.R.6443) authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), passed the House of Representatives on April

BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $320 MILLION FOR TRIBAL DOMESTIC WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Printer-friendly versionSource: U.S. Department of the Interior President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to fund projects for Tribal households or communities that do not have reliable access to clean

BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $320 MILLION FOR TRIBAL DOMESTIC WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Printer-friendly versionSource: U.S. Department of the Interior President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to fund projects for Tribal households or communities that do not have reliable access to clean

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: TRIBAL NATIONS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Printer-friendly versionDA has found no cases on San Diego County tribal lands, but nationally, an estimated 40% of women sex trafficking victims are Native Americans. By David R. Shorey, East

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: TRIBAL NATIONS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Printer-friendly versionDA has found no cases on San Diego County tribal lands, but nationally, an estimated 40% of women sex trafficking victims are Native Americans. By David R. Shorey, East

CHAIR OF PECHANGA BAND SEES GROWING POLITICAL ROLE FOR NATIVE TRIBES IN WASHINGTON ADDRESS
Printer-friendly versionBy Ian McKinney, Cronkite News Service Photo: Pechanga Tribal Chair Mark Macarro speaks in Washington on Monday. Photo by Ian McKinney/Cronkite News February 14, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) — Tribal nations