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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

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
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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