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JAMUL CASINO BRINGS HOME RECORD NINE ‘SAN DIEGO’S BEST’ AWARDS IN SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE READERS POLL
Printer-friendly versionSan Diegans recognize Jamul Casino for its dining, panoramic views and service East County News Service Photo: Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub at Jamul Casino, named “Best Sports Bar” for the

CRYSTAL GAYLE IN CONCERT AT SYCUAN SEPT. 9
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 1, 2023 (San Diego) – Country music legend Crystal Gayle will perform at Sycuan’s Live and Up Close Theatre on Saturday, September 9 at

PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS ENTERS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly versionThe historic partnership will amplify the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System Souce: Pala Band of Mission Indians July 23, 2023 (Pala) — On July 20, the

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES LAND TRANSFER ACT FOR PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Printer-friendly version Source: Pala Band of Mission Indians July 22, 2023 (Pala) — The United States Senate this week passed H.R. 423, the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer

CROSS COUNTRY TRIBAL RUNNERS REACH PACIFIC OCEAN, HOLD BLESSING FOR ALL WATER
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Francie Alexander June 21, 2023 (San Diego) –Native American tribal members completed a cross-country Run with the Sun, culminating in a Prayer

WILDCAT FIRE BURNS A DOZEN ACRES IN RAMONA AT SITE OF RECENT TRAINING EXERCISE
Printer-friendly versionStory and photos by Josh Stotler Photo, left:SDG&E Helitanker 729 makes a water drop on the Wildcat fire as crews cut brush below. Photo, right:Flames overtake vegetation and paintball

FIREFIGHTERS HALT BLACKWOOD FIRE AT 37 ACRES, SAVE HOMES ON RESERVATIONS
Printer-friendly version Story and Photos By Josh Stotler June 20, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — Federal, state, and tribal fire departments battled the #Blackwood Fire this afternoon, which threatened

SUPREME COURT PROTECTS ADOPTION LAWS AIMED AT KEEPING NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN WITH THEIR TRIBES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 15, 2023 (Washington D.C.) – By a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court voted this morning to uphold the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act

TRIBAL MEMBERS TO COMPLETE CROSS-COUNTRY RUN WITH THE SUN, PRAYER FOR ALL WATER: CONCERT AND CELEBRATION JUNE 16-17 AT SYCUAN
Printer-friendly versionUpdate: Due to construction on the “barrier- the WALL” organizers had to make adjustments and have the water merge at Imperial Beach by the pier on June 14. The driving

CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES AT JAMUL HOTEL
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 25, 2023 (Jamul) — Construction has begun on a boutique luxury hotel, the Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a subsidiary of the Jamul
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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