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WHO KILLED CLAUDETTE POWERS? GENETIC GENEOLOGY IDENTIFIES MURDER VICTIM FOUND IN WARNER SPRINGS CAMPGROUND 37 YEARS AGO
Printer-friendly versionMale body found at same campground remains unidentified, may be related East County News Service May 23, 2023 (Warner Springs) — A body found near campsites on the Los

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: CULTURE IS KEY WHEN ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies May 18, 2023 (San Diego) — Earlier this month, I had the honor of attending the 2023 National Tribal Health Conference

CALIFORNIA TRIBAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE ADVOCATES FOR MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 10, 2023 (Sacramento) – The California Tribal Business Alliance (CTBA) joined other tribal leaders at the California State Assembly to support the first annual Missing

GRANTS EXPAND SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
Printer-friendly versionApplications accepted May 1 through May 31 East County News Service April 19, 2023 (San Diego) — The Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund: Tribal Facility and Residential Grant Program catalyzes

JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT CORP. COMPLETES $515 MILLION DEAL TO FUND HOTEL CONSTRUCTION AND REFINANCE EXISTING DEBT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 14, 2023 (Jamul) — The Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), owner and operator of Jamul Casino® and a wholly-owned enterprise of the

SDG&E SEEKING $100M IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO ADVANCE WILDFIRE SAFETY EFFORTS ON OR NEAR TRIBAL LANDS
Printer-friendly versionFederal Funds Would Support the Strategic Undergrounding and Overhead Hardening of Power Lines around Tribal Lands April 13, 2023 (San Diego) – As part of its commitment to

JAMUL-DULZURA PLANNERS ASK COUNTY STAFF TO TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS CONCERNS OVER CASINO HOTEL PROJECT
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery April 7, 2023 (Jamul) – By a unanimous vote, the Jamul-Dulzura Community Planning Group on March 28 approved a letter sent to Mark Slovick, deputy director

PASSAGES: FORMER BARONA TRIBAL CHAIR JOSEPHINE BEATRICE ROMERO
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 2, 2023 (Lakeside) – Born in an era when Native American children were sent off to Indian schools and career opportunities were limited due

COMEDY LEGEND DARRELL HAMMOND TO PERFORM AT JAMUL CASINO APRIL 1
Printer-friendly versionSNL Star Brings Comedy Brilliance to East San Diego County’s Top Destination for Entertainment and Fun March10, 2023 (Jamul) – On Saturday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m. and 8

THE JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE AND JAMUL CASINO® CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Printer-friendly versionTribe and Casino Have Made Diversity and Inclusion Cornerstones to Business Practices Since Founding Source: Jamul Indian Village and Jamul Casino February 20, 2023 (Jamul) – The Jamul Indian
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PRO FOOTBALL STARS TO PARTICIPATE IN “BOWLING FOR HELMETS” JUNE 5 AT VIEJAS BOWL: PROCEEDS TO HELP PROTECT ALPINE POP WARNER PLAYERS
Printer-friendly version May 16, 2010 (Alpine) – Football helmet construction hasn’t changed for decades. But now, new helmets contain air bag-type cushions, providing better protection from head injuries. Pro football
BARONA RESORT & CASINO BECOMES 1ST TRIBAL RESORT IN U.S. TO EARN LEED™ GOLD CERTIFICATION FROM U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
Printer-friendly version April 16, 2010 (San Diego)– Barona Resort & Casino announced yesterday that it has achieved Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and
VIEJAS DONATES $10,000 TO IMPROVE DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version April 15, 2010 (El Cajon)–The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians has made a donation valued at approximately $10,000 to the El Cajon Community Development Corporation to further
CUCAPA INDIANS IN BAJA DEVASTATED BY MEXICO QUAKE: RELIEF EFFORT MOUNTED IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 9, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – A relief effort is being mounted here to bring emergency aid to the Cucapa Indian nation, just
ALPINE VETERANS WALL OF HONOR FUNDRAISER: APRIL 21
Printer-friendly version Viejas pledges challenge grant to match community donations April 14, 2010 (Alpine) – “This has been a dream of ours—to honor or veterans with the great respect and
VIEJAS CASINO HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL ULTIMATE MUSIC CHALLENGE
Printer-friendly version 39 cover bands compete for $40,000 in cash prizes April 11 through June 20 April 9, 2010 (Alpine) – It’s southern California’s biggest cover band smack-down, as Viejas Casino
ALPINE WOMAN WINS SMART CAR AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly version March 29, 2010 (Alpine) – An Alpine woman drove away a winner at Viejas Casino over the weekend, taking home a new Smart Car. Barbara L. (last name
GRAND OPENING HELD FOR CHICO’S IN VIEJAS OUTLET CENTER
Printer-friendly version March 2, 2010 (Alpine) – A ribbon cutting today heralded opening of the new Chico’s store at the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine. This is the first
MAKING CLAY, THE KUMEYAAY WAY
Printer-friendly version Students at Barona Museum get hands-on experience By Miriam Raftery February 21, 2010 (Lakeside) – “You start by crushing the rock to get out pebbles. This
ALPINE SCHOOLS & VIEJAS TEAM UP TO BRING NEW MUSIC & MATH PROGRAMS TO ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS
Printer-friendly version Creative Partnership Overcomes Economic Obstacles to launch innovative new program December 14, 2009 (Alpine) – Despite deep education budget cuts statewide, kids at schools in Alpine are benefiting