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WOW! 2 NATIVE AMERICAN POW-WOWS TO DRAW THOUSANDS TO EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 3, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Thousands of tribal members from across the United States as well as many local participants and
VIEJAS ADDS A “STRIKING” NEW DEVELOPMENT
Printer-friendly version VIEJAS BOWL continues Viejas Outlet Center’s transformation into “lifestyle center” August 27, 2009 (Alpine) – Viejas announced plans today for a new, boutique bowling center, to
FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA, KUMEYAAY KIDS REDISCOVER THEIR HERITAGE
Printer-friendly version By Marisa Kezirian Photos by Miriam Raftery August 16, 2009 (La Jolla) – It was a day filled with education and excitement for Native American youngsters
CAMPO BAND OF KUMEYAAY INDIANS RECEIVE STIMULUS FUNDS FOR CLEAN DRINKING WATER
Printer-friendly version July 15, 2009 (San Diego)–Congressman Bob Filner announced that the Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians, along with six other Indian Tribes in California, will have improved access to vital
GOOD SPORTS: VIEJAS ARENA NOW OFFICIAL AT SDSU
Printer-friendly versionJuly 7, 2009 (San Diego)–A new chapter was added to the history books at San Diego State University on July 1. The arena on the SDSU campus has been
A HOWLING GOOD TIME: VIEJAS OUTLET CENTER WELCOMES DOGS & OWNERS FOR A DAY OF FUN JUNE 6th
Printer-friendly versionSAN DIEGO, Calif. — June 1, 2009 — For the first time, Viejas Outlet Center is excited to welcome all dogs to the center for a “doggone” day of
WARNER SPRINGS PROGRAM TEACHES KIDS AGRICULTURAL SKILLS, PRESERVES WESTERN & NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery June 1, 2009 (Warner Springs)—“It’s always fun when we get an adult to volunteer to be the cow,” Sherri Freeman quipped, then deftly lassoed a running
BIG HIT: ALPINE LITTLE LEAGUE HONORS VIEJAS
Printer-friendly versionMay 28, 2009 (Alpine)– The Alpine Little League presented a plaque to the Viejas Tribal Council on May 27th, expressing the organization’s appreciation for the Tribe’s ongoing support of
VIEJAS COOLS DOWN WITH FREE “POWER OF NIGHTFIRE” SHOW—AND AN INTERACTIVE WATER FOUNTAIN
Printer-friendly versionALPINE, Calif. — May 28, 2009 — As the weather begins to heat up and children get out of school, Viejas offers a place to beat the heat with
SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHT: WARGODS V AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly versionMay 27, 2009 (Alpine)–MMA Veteran Vernon “Tiger” White will face one of Temecula Team Quest’s stand out Lew Polley at Wargods “Five” at the Viejas Casino in Alpine, California
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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