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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
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Barona 40th Annual Pow-Wow
Printer-friendly version June 12, 2010 (Lakeside) — Mark your calendars for the 40th annual Barona Pow-Wow on September 3-5. Over $60,000 in prize money will be given, and
IT’S A DEAL: BARONA RESORT & CASINO SIGNS MARKETING AGREEMENT WITH VENETIAN AND PALAZZO IN LAS VEGAS
Printer-friendly version Discounts on hotel rooms and suites, restaurants and more available at all properties SAN DIEGO (June 11, 2010) – San Diego’s Barona Resort & Casino is
CAMPO TRIBAL COUNCIL VOTES TO CANCEL CAMPO LANDFILL PROJECT
Printer-friendly version June 10, 2010 (Campo) – The Campo Band of the Kumeyaay Nation’s general council has voted to rescind lease agreements and terminate the Campo Sanitary Landfill Project,
LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR FREE “MOVIES IN THE PARK” AT VIEJAS OUTLET CENTER
Printer-friendly version Season kicks off June 16 with Monsters vs. Aliens, wraps up with Avatar June 10, 2010 (Alpine) — The Viejas Outlet Center officially kicks off its free
VIEJAS GRANTED RESTRAINING ORDER TO PROTECT SACRED BURIAL GROUND
Printer-friendly version Recent discovery at proposed reservoir site “unparalleled” in San Diego County “This site is sacred to our people, and it is culturally and historically significant for all
BARONA CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM CELEBRATES 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 30, 2010 (Lakeside) – Shahuuk Matwam Nyuk Pekwilly. Ten years have passed, proclaims the newest exhibit at the Barona Cultural Center and Museum in

TRIBAL LEADER TO ALPINE SCHOOL NAMING COMMITTEE: REAGAN SHOWED “OUTRIGHT CONTEMPT FOR NATIVE AMERICANS”
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 19, 2010 (Alpine) – Short of smoke signals, Viejas Vice Chairman Robert “Cita” Welch couldn’t have delivered a stronger message to members of a
SYCUAN CASINO DONATES $20,000 TO IMPROVE DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly versionMay 17, 2010 (El Cajon)–Sycuan Casino has made a $20,000 contribution to the El Cajon Community Development Corporation to further the organization’s economic development efforts in Downtown El Cajon.
STARS SHINE AT CUYAMACA COLLEGE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
Printer-friendly version Diamond Sponsor Viejas also honored with special award May 16, 2010 (Rancho San Diego) – Huindreds turned out at the Cuyamaca College Foundation dinner last night to
10 CHILDREN INJURED IN SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT AT GOLDEN ACORN CASINO
Printer-friendly version May 18, 2010 (Campo) – At least ten children have been injured in a collision this morning between a school bus and a light pole in the parking