East County Magazine
ALL-NIGHT WAKE: PUBLIC IMPLORED TO JOIN TRIBES AT OCOTILLO WIND SITE
Printer-friendly version East County Magazine to form carpools from San Diego to desert vigil June 23-24 By Miriam Raftery June 13, 2012 (Ocotillo) – As bulldozers raze their ancestors’ graves,
VIEJAS ROLLS OUT “SAY YES TO BOWLING!” FREE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR KIDS & TEENS
Printer-friendly version By Sierra Robinson June 8, 2012 (Alpine) – Looking for something fun, free and cool for the kids to do this summer? Your child or teen can
TRIBAL MEMBERS HOLD VIGIL AT OCOTILLO WIND SITE
Printer-friendly versionPublic asked to join with tribes on June 23 “The snake was moved but kept coming back, just like our people. We will continue to keep coming back.” –
COUNTY ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AGAINST TRIBE COULD VIOLATE FEDERAL LAW
Printer-friendly version May 29, 2012 (Santa Ysabel) – The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), the federal agency charged with oversight of gaming on Indian lands, has warned the County
GROSSMONT, CUYAMACA COMMENCEMENTS BRING A CLOSE TO CHALLENGING ACADEMIC YEAR
Printer-friendly version May 26, 2012 (El Cajon) — More than 2,300 students will be receiving their degrees or certificates from East County’s two community colleges at month’s end, capping
FORMER CHARGER HANK BAUER TO HOST NEXT GENERATIONS GALA AND GOLF TOURNAMENT
Printer-friendly version May 25, 2012 (Lakeside)– Celebrating 10 years of service to the Tribal communities of Southern California, Inter Tribal Sports (ITS) ambassadors Bill Walton (NBA Hall of Fame)
VIEJAS CASINO OPENS STUNNING NEW BUFFET
Printer-friendly version “As one of the first called to the table at Buffet at Viejas, I wish to say, ‘Thank you for a memorable feast. It was delightful.’”—Ariele Johannson
HUNTER, BILBRAY AND ISSA VOTE TO WEAKEN PROTECTIONS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN & OTHER MINORITIES VICTIMIZED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 18, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) sharply criticized HR 4970, which passed the U.S. House of
TRIBAL LEADERS WELCOME DALAI LAMA
Printer-friendly version May 18, 2012 (San Diego) — This month’s cover story of Indian Voices features local tribal representatives welcoming spiritual leader and peace activist, the Dalai Lama, at San Diego State
SUIT FILED TO HALT OCOTILLO WIND AS COALITION HOLDS PROTESTS IN SAN DIEGO AND EL CENTRO
Printer-friendly version “This is nothing more than a public land grab for private profit. The BLM is literally giving this away to corporations…This may be out in the desert today,
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CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER OPENS IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version December 7, 2009 (Alpine) – San Diego East Visitors Bureau celebrated the grand opening last week of its new office in the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine. The
HOLIDAY MIXER & GRAND OPENING OF SD EAST VISITORS BUREAU: DEC. 3 AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly version December 1, 2009 (Alpine) — The San Diego East Visitors Bureau & San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce invite the public to a holiday mixer and
LET IT ROLL! VIEJAS BOWL OPENS IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version November 24, 2009 – Tribal Council leaders rolled out the first strikes following a ribbon cutting ceremony today at the new Viejas Bowl, located in the Viejas Outlet
PORKIN’ IN THE PARK
Printer-friendly version By Leon Thompson, the East County Eater October 25th, 2009 (Alpine) — “Smokin’ in the Park,” the state’s largest BBQ competition sponsored by Viejas, was held Oct. 17
VIEJAS TREE LIGHTING AT S. CA’S LARGEST OUTDOOR ICE RINK FRIDAY NOV. 13
Printer-friendly version Viejas Outlet Center transforms into a winter wonderland complete with ice skating, holiday tree lighting & shows November 10, 2009 (Alpine)– Viejas Outlet Center officially kicks off
FAR EAST WINDS: NEW RESTAURANT AT VIEJAS HONORS CHINESE ROLE IN SETTLING THE WEST
Printer-friendly version October 30, 2009 (Alpine) — A traditional Kumeyaay blessing, birdsinging and smudging conducted by Viejas Tribal Councilmember Virginia Christman heralded the opening of a new Asian Cuisine restaurant,
CASH FOR BEST COSTUMES AT CASINO HALLOWEEN CONTESTS
Printer-friendly version October 29, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Want to be a winner at a casino—without having to gamble any money? Several area casinos are hosting Halloween costume
VIEJAS HOSTS STATE’S LARGEST BBQ COOKING CHAMPIONSHIP OCT. 17
Printer-friendly version Teams from around the country cook up a good time at free “Smokin’ in the Park” Festival October 14, 2009 (Alpine) – Looking to spice up your
VIEJAS & RADIO STATION MAGIC 92.5 STAGED HUGE BLOCK PARTY
Printer-friendly version Thousands enjoyed free concert, car show and kids fun zone Story and Photos by Leon Thompson Viejas (September 26, 2009) Thousands of enthusiastic rock music fans of
VIEJAS HOSTS FIRE PREVENTION DAY THURS. OCT. 8
Printer-friendly version October 5, 2009 (Alpine) – On Thursday, over 250 school children will join firefighters, tribal representatives, Smokey the Bear and Sparky the firedog from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.