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TRIBE ACCUSES COUNTY OF ILLEGALLY SEIZING NON-GAMING FUNDS; COUNTY DEFENDS ACTIONS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery May 15, 2012 (Santa Ysabel) — The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel is accusing San Diego County officials of acting illegally in attempting seizure of the
SANTA YSABEL TRIBE TAKES A STAND FOR A “FAIR DEAL”
Printer-friendly version May 7, 2012 (Santa Ysabel)– The Iipay Nation of the Santa Ysabel Tribe is holding its ground against San Diego County demands for a $3 million arbitration
RETIRED FIREFIGHTER HITS $744,000 JACKPOT AT VIEJAS CASINO
Printer-friendly version Scripps Ranch man’s last-minute detour nets life-changing win April 28, 2012 (Alpine) – A retired firefighter from Scripps Ranch is $744,553 richer after taking a detour to Viejas Casino
6TH ANNUAL SPRING GATHERING APRIL 28
Printer-friendly version April 27, 2012 (Alpine) – The Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. will be holding its 6th annual Spring Gathering on April 28 at 4058 Willows Road, Alpine from
BROKEN PROMISES: OCOTILLO WIND PROJECT WINS APPROVAL DESPITE OUTCRY FROM TRIBES, RESIDENTS AND ENVIRONMENTALISTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 26, 2012 (Ocotillo) – A former firefighter who has parachuted into raging wildfires, Viejas Community Relations Director
VIEJAS CASINO OPENS NEW HIGH-STAKES BINGO ROOM
Printer-friendly version March 28, 2012 – Viejas Casino reached a major milestone, with the opening of a new high-stakes, high tech Bingo Room. Tribal elders, tribal leaders, local dignitaries, Chamber of
WIND STORM : TRIBES IMPLORE PRESIDENT OBAMA TO STOP OCOTILLO EXPRESS WIND PROJECT, SAVE CULTURAL RESOURCE SITES
Printer-friendly version “We believe that DOI [Department of the Interior] is poised to violate the law and our rights to religious freedom and our cultural identities guaranteed by DOI’s own
THE BALL IS ROLLING ON A NEW CASINO PLAN FOR JAMUL INDIANS
Printer-friendly versionMia Myklebust March 20, 2012 (Jamul)–The Jamul Indians have revived plans to build a casino on their 6.2-acre reservation—this time with a dramatically different approach. The new plans reflect
TRIBAL LEADERS TO MEET WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY, CONSERVATION AND POLICY EXPERTS FRIDAY IN SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly versionSan Diego Workshop Evaluates Controversial Large Solar and Wind Projects, Desert Conservation, “Rooftop” Solar and Distributed Energy Opportunities in Mexico and the U.S. March 14, 2012 (San Diego) —
KICK OFF SPRING WITH THE CHAMBER’S – MARCH MADNESS MIXER AND NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION MARCH 21
Printer-friendly version March 14, 2012 (Alpine) – The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce is kicking off spring with a March Madness Mixer and New Member Orientation on
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Native American News – Feb 1, 2009
Printer-friendly versionLocal and national news of interest to the Native American community OBAMA REACHING OUT TO NATIVE AMERICANS February 9, 2009 (CNN)–President Barack Obama intends to add a senior policy
COOL! OUTDOOR ICE RINK OPENS AT VIEJAS OUTLET CENTER: ICE SHOW, TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY NOV. 22
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery November 17, 2008 (Alpine) — Looking for the coolest place in East County? The largest outdoor ice rink in Southern California is now open for the
SYCUAN DONATES $300,000 TO SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL AT FUNDRAISING GALA
Printer-friendly versionEvent Raises More Than $600,000 for New Robotic Surgery Program November 15, 2008 (SAN DIEGO) — Grossmont Hospital Foundation hosted its Carnevale di Venezia Annual Gala on Saturday, Nov.
Native American News
Printer-friendly versionA FULL PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIAN COUNTRY By Barack Obama October 24, 2008 (Indian Country Today) Washington D.C. — For 20 months now, I’ve traveled this country, often talking about
People Power – On the Trail With the Rock “Doc”: Bringing Natural Science to Reservation Children
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery October 1, 2008 (Mesa Grande reservation) – Bouncing down a dusty dirt road with hairpin turns so narrow that we have to honk our horn to
Notes On Air – Tracy Lee Nelson
Printer-friendly version By Richard Noel Notes On Air is a monthly music column highlighting local artists, events, and other music-related news. In this month’s column, we talk with Tracy Lee