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SYCUAN POWWOW SEPT. 10-12 SHOWCASES NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 10, 2021 (El Cajon) – The annual Sycuan Pow-Wow returns September 10-12. The event will take place at the pow-wow grounds next to the

SYCUAN PRESENTS “LADIES NIGHT OUT” SEPT. 17 WITH SHEENA EASTON AND TIFFANY
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 8, 2021 (El Cajon) – Two legendary pop stars, Sheena Easton and Tiffany, will perform September 17 at 8 p.m. at Sycuan Casino in

KUMEYAAY ACTIVISTS TO LEAD SEPT. 25-28 WALK TO PROTEST LITHIUM MINING ON HUALAPAI SACRED SPRINGS IN ARIZONA
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 8, 2021 (Lakeside) – Kumeyaay activists, including Barona tribal member Bobby Wallace, are organizing a walk in Arizona Sept. 25-28 to protest an Australian mining

BARONA POWWOW RETURNS SEPT. 4-5
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 4, 2021 (Lakeside) – Since 1932, the Barona Powwow has been an event for Native American tribal members to gather. The pandemic cancelled last

FIREFIGHTERS SAVE MA TAR AWA RV PARK – AIR & GROUND RESOURCES FIGHTING BAMBI FIRE IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version5:20 p.m.: Firefighters have stopped the forward rate of spread at 8 acres. Ground crews will continue to mop up and put out any spot fires. 8:45 p.m.: No

FEDERAL JUDGE DISMISSES SUIT CHALLENGING APPROVAL OF CAMPO WIND PROJECT
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery “We have really nothing to give our youth, nothing to pass down. All we have are false promises. These windmills are supposed to bring us some glimmer

ROAD FIRE CLOSES WB I-8, PROMPTS EVACUATIONS IN PORTIONS OF DESCANSO & VIEJAS RESERVATION
Printer-friendly version Update: 7 p.m.: Caltrans San Diego reports all lanes re-opened to traffic #RoadFire removed from CHP Incidents page No official public updates found on acres burned

HARRAH’S RESORT SOCAL AT RINCON CELEBRATES PRIDE WEEKEND JULY 17-18
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 3, 2021 (San Diego) — As a longtime supporting sponsor of San Diego PRIDE and in celebration of pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
PALA CASINO SPA RESORT COMMENDS LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING MESA FIRE, PROVIDED ACCOMMODATIONS AND SUPPORT TO FIRE AGENCIES
Printer-friendly versionSource: Pala Casino Spa Resort June 28, 2021 (Pala) — Pala Casino Spa Resort commends the local agencies battling the Mesa Fire that broke out along State Route 76 near Pala

JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE ANNOUNCES TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS
Printer-friendly versionSource: Jamul Indian Village June 25, 2021 (Jamul) – The Jamul Indian Village announced the results of their 2021 Tribal Council elections that were recently concluded. Chairwoman Erica M. Pinto
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VIEJAS LEGAL TEAM RECEIVES PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Printer-friendly version San Diego Business Wire November 4, 2010 (San Diego)–Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians announced that its in-house legal team has received recognition for outstanding representation of the
BARONA RESORT & CASINO RANKS BEST CASINO 8TH YEAR IN A ROW
Printer-friendly version Top Awards Include Best Overall Casino, Luckiest, Best Blackjack October 12, 2010 (Lakeside) – Barona Resort & Casino has once again been ranked as the best overall casino
VIEJAS CASINO UPS THE ANTE ON CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH NEW V CLUB BOOTH
Printer-friendly version Opening kicks off October’s $250,000 “BONE-ANZA” promotion October 11, 2010 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino, southern California’s premier gaming and entertainment destination has unveiled a new, expanded V Club
4 LOCAL NATIVE AMERICAN LEADERS HONORED AT STATE CAPITOL
Printer-friendly version September 29, 2010 (Sacramento) – Four San Diego County tribal leaders were presented honors by the California Justice Department’s Office of Native Affairs in Sacramento last week during
BARONA EDUCATION DONATIONS REACH $1 MILLION MILESTONE
Printer-friendly version Carlton Hills Elementary School receives $5,000 grant; State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell joins tribal leaders at presentation By Miriam Raftery September 22, 2010 (Santee) – “Education is the
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE, CRAFTS AND DANCES TAKE CENTER STAGE AT SYCUAN POW-WOW
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 12, 2010 (Sycuan) – Tina Santiago, a member of the Conshatta tribe from Louisiana, weaves a basket of willow reeds while onlookers
21ST ANNUAL SYCUAN POW-WOW SEPT. 10, 11 & 12
Printer-friendly version September 9, 2010 (El Cajon) – Native American dancers, drummers, and bird singers from across the nation will convene at the Sycuan reservation this weekend for the 21st
FAMILY TIES: BARONA POWWOW STRENGTHENS TRIBAL BONDS, KEEPS TRADITIONS ALIVE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 5, 2010 (Lakeside) –At Barona’s 40th annual powwow, Barona tribal member and community leader Bonnie La Chappa grilled tortillas at her family’s campsite in
BARONA HOSTS 40TH ANNUAL POW-WOW SEPT. 3-5
Printer-friendly version September 3, 2010 (Lakeside) – The public is invited to attend the 40th annual Barona PowWow. The event, which has free admission, will be held September 3-5 at
BARONA RESORT & CASINO TO DISH OUT HALF-OFF DINING DISCOUNTS
Printer-friendly version Club Barona members can save 50 percent on entrees at Casino restaurants throughout September August 19, 2010 (Lakeside) –Barona Resort & Casino won’t leave its guests hungry for