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JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE SERVES BORDER 32 FIRE VICTIMS FLEEING HOMES
Printer-friendly version By Aarav Pruthi, Legislative Intern, Supervisor Joel Anderson October 13, 2022 (Jamul) — “It is in our blood to give back and help and this was just an

JAMUL TRIBE’S PROPOSED 16-STORY HOTEL, EVENT CENTER AND PARKING STRUCTURE IS ON AGENDA OCT. 11 FOR JAMUL-DULZURA PLANNING GROUP
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Image: Rendering of proposed Jamul Casino Hotel and Event Center October 10, 2022 (Jamul) – The Jamul Indian Village is proposing to expand its Jamul

TWO WEEKENDS OF POWWOWS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 3, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) – This weekend, the Barona Band of Mission Indians hosts its 50th annual powwow September 2-4. Next weekend, the

FEDERAL REPORT FINDS NATIVE AMERICANS HAD SHARPEST DECLINE IN LIFE EXPECTANCY IN 2021
Printer-friendly versionNative health expert says stats are likely an undercount due to poor data collection Source: Urban Indian Health Institute August 31, 2022 (Seattle) — The National Center for Health

LOCAL INDIGENOUS LEADERS ORGANIZE TO GET LEGAL STATUS FOR INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES
Printer-friendly version By Michael Odegaard Reprinted with permission from Indian Voices Photo: Rotary Club of San Luis Rey President Michael Odegaard awards 2022 Peacebuilder Nominee Mel Vernon. August 4, 2022

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR SECRETARY HAALAND APPOINTS JAMUL CHAIRWOMAN ERICA M. PINTO TO TRIBAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Printer-friendly versionChairwoman to represent more than 100 California tribes and help shape federal policy East County News Service July 7, 2022 (Jamul) — Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of The Jamul

PALA CASINO SPA RESORT PRESENTS KENNY LOGGINS ON NOVEMBER 11
Printer-friendly versionAs the Entertainment Capital of Southern California, Pala Casino offers the best in live events. East County News Service June 27, 2022 (Pala) — Pala Casino Spa Resort in San Diego’s

SAN DIEGO LOYAL SOCCER CLUB ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SYCUAN CASINO RESORT FOR FIELD LEVEL SUITES AND GOLDEN GOAL CONTEST
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 14, 2022 (San Diego) — Today, San Diego Loyal Soccer Club announced a strategic partnership with Sycuan Casino Resort. Anchoring the partnership, Sycuan is the entitlement sponsor

VIEJAS HOSTS “STARS AND QUEENS PRIDE” EVENT JUNE 17
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 12, 2022 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino & Resort invites you to “dust off your pride gear and get ready to drag the house down

MUSIC STARS TO SHINE AT VIEJAS CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 12, 2022 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino & Resort has some hot summer nights entertainment lined up at its outdoor Park at Viejas.
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VETERANS HERALDED AS ALPINE WALL OF HONOR BREAKS GROUND
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 29, 2011 (Alpine) — Elected officials, tribal leaders, community members and veterans turned out this morning at a “Labor of Love” event to break
“COMPUTERS 2 SD KIDS” OPENS FIRST ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DROP-OFF CENTER IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version California Welcome Center at Viejas Outlets to accept donated electronics to help families in need January 5, 2011 (Alpine) – Viejas Outlet Center announces the opening of a
WARNER SPRINGS RANCH COMES FULL CIRCLE WITH PALA PURCHASE
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Ariele Johannson January 4, 2010 (Warner Springs)–For historic Warner Springs Ranch, time seems circular as its past echoes for a return. In keeping
6 BIG DESERT SOLAR PROJECTS GET UNWELCOME HOLIDAY SURPISE: NATIVE AMERICAN GROUP FILES SUIT AGAINST BLM FOR FAILURE TO CONSENT
Printer-friendly version December 28, 2010 (Blythe, CA)– La Cuna de Aztlan Sacred Sites Protection Circle, a Native American cultural protection group, filed a lawsuit yesterday in the U.S. District Court,
ANTHONY PICO REGAINS LEADERSHIP AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly version New tribal council also elected December 21, 2010 (Alpine)—Anthony Pico has been elected chairman of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, replacing Bobby Barrett, who served five terms
HOUSE APPROVES SETTLEMENT IN NATIVE AMERICAN TRUST FUND CASE
Printer-friendly version Local representatives split on votes By Miriam Raftery December 4, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)—By a 256-152 vote, the House of Representatives has approved the Claims
FILM SHOWING ON ANNA SANDOVAL’S LIFE TO BE SHOWN NOV. 20 AT SAN DIEGO WOMEN’’S HISTORY MUSEUM
Printer-friendly version November 18, 2010 (San Diego) – The San Diego Women’s History Museum will present a film showing on the life of Kumeyaay elder Anna Prieto Sandoval this Saturday, November 20th
VIEJAS, PADRE WATER AND NATIVE HERITAGE COMMISSION AGREE TO FURTHER CULTURAL ASSESSMENT AT SACRED SITE
Printer-friendly version November 17, 2010 (Alpine) – The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians and Padre Dam Municipal Water District today announced an agreement to conduct further tribal cultural resource investigations
TRIBE SUES TO BLOCK DESERT SOLAR PROJECT; PROTESTERS GATHER IN OCOTILLO TO OPPOSE ONE OF WORLD’S LARGEST SOLAR PROJECTS
Printer-friendly version Environmentalists, desert enthusiasts and East County organizations also object to Tessera’s 10-mile-long, 6,000-acre desert solar farm which would tie in to Sunrise Powerlink By Miriam Raftery
PASSAGES: ANNA PRIETO SANDOVAL, SYCUAN’S FIRST WOMAN TRIBAL CHAIR
Printer-friendly version Sandoval helped lead tribe from poverty to prosperity “Our people need to understand the importance of honoring our ancestors and our traditions and to never forget the