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EVACUATION AREAS EXPAND IN BORDER FIRE; EVACUATION CENTER AT CUYAMACA COLLEGE
Printer-friendly version Update January 25, 2025- The fire had modest growth overnight and is now 6,500 acres, per Cal Fire. Update 8:15 p.m.– Per CalTrans, State Route 94 is closed
PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS JAMUL TRIBAL LANDS BILL INTO LAW
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Jamul tribal chairwoman Erica Pinto January 8, 2025 (Jamul) – On December 23, President Joe Biden signed into law the bipartisan Jamul Indian
LEGISLATION TO PRESERVE JAMUL TRIBAL LAND PASSES HOUSE, HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK
Printer-friendly version East County News Service December 18, 2024 (Washington D.C.) — Today, legislation authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) to place 172 acres of land in East County, San
BOMB THREAT AT HARRAH’S IN VALLEY CENTER PROVES HOAX
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service File photo by Miriam Raftery December 10, 2024 (Valley Center) — A bomb threat from an anonymous caller yesterday morning prompted a safety sweep
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF JAMUL CASINO, MARY CHEEKS, HONORED WITH EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY AWARD BY NAACP SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 26, 2024 (Jamul) — Mary Cheeks, President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, has received the Excellence in Advocacy Award at the 2024 Freedom
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF JAMUL CASINO, MARY CHEEKS, HONORED WITH EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY AWARD BY NAACP SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 26, 2024 (Jamul) — Mary Cheeks, President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, has received the Excellence in Advocacy Award at the 2024 Freedom
EX-MANZANITA TRIBAL POLICE CHIEF SENTENCED FOR SELLING FAKE BADGES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 10, 2024 (Boulevard, CA) –Former Manzanita Tribal Police Chief Anthony Reyes Vasquez, 52, was sentenced Monday in federal court in San Diego for selling hundreds
EX-MANZANITA TRIBAL POLICE CHIEF SENTENCED FOR SELLING FAKE BADGES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 10, 2024 (Boulevard, CA) –Former Manzanita Tribal Police Chief Anthony Reyes Vasquez, 52, was sentenced Monday in federal court in San Diego for selling hundreds
SYCUAN TO HOST FASHION SHOW AND POW-WOW
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 28, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) –The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation will return with both its annual 35th Sycuan Powwow Sept. 6-8
SYCUAN TO HOST FASHION SHOW AND POW-WOW
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 28, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) –The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation will return with both its annual 35th Sycuan Powwow Sept. 6-8
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Historic landmark to anchor new travel center in Jamul
Artist’s rendering of coming Barretts Travel Center in Jamul (Photo courtesy Kirvin Doak Communications ) East County News Service April 7, 2026 (Jamul) — The…
Jamul Casino Resort gets two film awards
“Water Sweet – The Story of Jamul” Earns Top Honors at AAF Reno ADDY Awards East County News Service April 1, 2026 (Jamul) – Jamul…
Women’s History Month: Honoring Erica Pinto
By Miriam Raftery March 19, 2026 (Jamul) — This Women’s History Month, we recognize Erica Pinto, a transformative tribal leader whose work has strengthened tribal…
Inaugural Wellness 5K to fund expansion for Native Boys & Girls Club
East County News Service March 16, 2026 (East County) — The Boys & Girls Club of Kumeyaay Nation Wellness will host its inaugural Wellness 5K…
SDSU hosts pow wow April 11
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (San Diego) — SDSU will host its 54th annual pow wow on Saturday, April 11 starting at 11…
SDSU hosts pow wow April 11
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (San Diego) — SDSU will host its 54th annual pow wow on Saturday, April 11 starting at 11…
California opens $2.5M in grants to reimagining State Parks through art and culture
East County News Service Feb. 10, 2026 (Sacramento) – Looking to literally bridge the gap between nature and the diverse communities of the state, California…
Jamul Casino continues to support Black-led organizations
East County News Service Feb. 4, 2026 (Jamul) — Jamul Casino Resort announced this week that its total contributions to organizations supporting the Black community…
Passages: Dr. Harry Paul Cuero Jr., former Campo tribal chair
Printer-friendly versionPhoto via SDSU 2011 news release January 6, 2026 (Campo) – Dr. Harry Paul Cuero Jr., former chair of the Campo Band of the Kumeyaay nation, spiritual leader and
Sycuan Tribe unveils new Sycuan Health Center to serve East County residents, including tribal members and broader community
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photos courtesy of Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation December 31, 2025 (El Cajon) — The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation held a ribbon cutting ceremony