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‘IT’S FINALLY OVER, I’M GOING HOME’: BIDEN GRANTS COMMUTATION–BUT NO PARDON–FOR PELTIER
Printer-friendly version“The victory of freeing Leonard Peltier is a symbol of our collective strength—and our resistance will never stop,” vowed one Indigenous organizer. By Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams January 28,
EVACUATION AREAS EXPAND IN BORDER FIRE; EVACUATION CENTER AT CUYAMACA COLLEGE
Printer-friendly version Update January 25, 2025- The fire had modest growth overnight and is now 6,500 acres, per Cal Fire. Update 8:15 p.m.– Per CalTrans, State Route 94 is closed
PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS JAMUL TRIBAL LANDS BILL INTO LAW
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Jamul tribal chairwoman Erica Pinto January 8, 2025 (Jamul) – On December 23, President Joe Biden signed into law the bipartisan Jamul Indian
LEGISLATION TO PRESERVE JAMUL TRIBAL LAND PASSES HOUSE, HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK
Printer-friendly version East County News Service December 18, 2024 (Washington D.C.) — Today, legislation authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) to place 172 acres of land in East County, San
BOMB THREAT AT HARRAH’S IN VALLEY CENTER PROVES HOAX
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service File photo by Miriam Raftery December 10, 2024 (Valley Center) — A bomb threat from an anonymous caller yesterday morning prompted a safety sweep
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF JAMUL CASINO, MARY CHEEKS, HONORED WITH EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY AWARD BY NAACP SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 26, 2024 (Jamul) — Mary Cheeks, President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, has received the Excellence in Advocacy Award at the 2024 Freedom
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF JAMUL CASINO, MARY CHEEKS, HONORED WITH EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY AWARD BY NAACP SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 26, 2024 (Jamul) — Mary Cheeks, President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, has received the Excellence in Advocacy Award at the 2024 Freedom
EX-MANZANITA TRIBAL POLICE CHIEF SENTENCED FOR SELLING FAKE BADGES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 10, 2024 (Boulevard, CA) –Former Manzanita Tribal Police Chief Anthony Reyes Vasquez, 52, was sentenced Monday in federal court in San Diego for selling hundreds
EX-MANZANITA TRIBAL POLICE CHIEF SENTENCED FOR SELLING FAKE BADGES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 10, 2024 (Boulevard, CA) –Former Manzanita Tribal Police Chief Anthony Reyes Vasquez, 52, was sentenced Monday in federal court in San Diego for selling hundreds
SYCUAN TO HOST FASHION SHOW AND POW-WOW
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 28, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) –The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation will return with both its annual 35th Sycuan Powwow Sept. 6-8
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PAIPA’S BUFFET REOPENS IN NEW SPACE AT SYCUAN CASINO
Printer-friendly version Photos by Sami Roy Photography June 11, 2011 (El Cajon) – Paipa’s Buffet restaurant has reopened in a new location within the Syucan Casino. The restaurant, which is
SAVE OUR SACRED SITES RALLY
Printer-friendly version June 11, 2011 (Mesa Verde) — La Cuna de Aztlan Sacred Sites Protection Circle and the Colorado River Environmental Warriors invite the public to join in a
SYCUAN BETS ON SUCCESS WITH CASINO UPGRADES
Printer-friendly version Top casino designers tapped to make over East County casino June 9, 2011 (El Cajon)- Renovations are under way at Sycuan Casino http://www.sycuan.com/ . With a full design overhaul
BARONA EDUCATION GRANT WILL PROVIDE LAPTOPS FOR RAMONA LUTHERAN STUDENTS TO ENHANCE LEARNING
Printer-friendly version $5,000 Award Will Give Middle School Students Access to Laptop Computers May 17, 2011 – Middle school students at Ramona Lutheran School are set to benefit from
NO INVITATION TO THE ROYAL WEDDING? NO PROBLEM!
Printer-friendly version VIEJAS ROLLS OUT RED CARPET FOR GUESTS AT A ROYAL TEA Wedding cake, visits from royal family look-alikes and replay of historic wedding on TV April 22, 2011 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino vows to treat everyone
TUBERCULOSIS CASE REPORTED AT LOCAL INDIAN HEALTH CENTER
Printer-friendly version April 14, 2011 (San Diego)–The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is working with San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) to notify patients who
LOCAL TRIBAL MEMBERS JOIN “LONGEST WALK” FROM SAN DIEGO TO WASHINGTON D.C.
Printer-friendly version Trek draws national attention to impact of diet on diabetes By Jeremy Los Photos courtesy of the Viejas band of Kumeyaay Indians February 15, 2011- Members of
ANTHONY PICO, SWORN IN AS NEW VIEJAS LEADER, PLEDGES NATION-BUILDING
Printer-friendly version February 11, 2011 (Alpine) – “What’s my vision? Two words: nation building,” Anthony Pico, chairman of the Viejas band of Kumeyaay Indians, told tribal members and guests at
VIEJAS USHERS IN CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH OPENING OF EMERALD ASIAN CUISINE
Printer-friendly version February 4, 2011 (Alpine) – Chinese New Year kicked off at Viejas Casino yesterday with the opening of Emerald Asian Cuisine. Owned and operated by San Diegan
LOTS OF LUCK! CALIFORNIA LOTTERY PARTNERS WITH VIEJAS CASINO TO BOOST WINNING ODDS
Printer-friendly version Deal gives players more ways to win in MEGA Millions plus Viejas to have 22,000 winners in February Lottery promotions; winnings help benefit public schools By Miriam Raftery