By JEFF HORSEMAN, The Press-Enterprise
Temecula would get at least $42 million over the next two decades to cover the impact Pechanga Resort & Casino has on roads and public services, according to a draft agreement between the Pechanga tribe and the city.

Posted on March 8th, 2010 by hunwut
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By Bo Mazzetti
By stacking the deck against tribal governments when negotiating casino compacts, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was gambling that he could violate federal law with impunity. He bet he could hold the tribes hostage by our need to engage in gaming as our only means to economic development. But, it appears this is one [...]

Posted on February 24th, 2010 by hunwut
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By Staff reports
VALLEY CENTER, Calif. - On Feb. 9, the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, located in northeast San Diego County and the owners of Valley View Casino, filed a $115 million lawsuit against the State of California for lost profits.

Posted on February 18th, 2010 by hunwut
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Tribes operating 58 casinos in California at present.
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Counties, representing 74 percent of California’s population, had no gaming facilities in 2005

Posted on February 18th, 2010 by hunwut
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By Onell R. Soto, UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
During a visit to Sycuan Casino five years ago, Sarah Harris walked into a restroom altercation that she says changed her life.

Posted on February 14th, 2010 by hunwut
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By THOR KAMBAN BIBERMAN, The Daily Transcript
The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, owners of the Valley View Casino in northeastern San Diego County, have filed a $115 million Superior Court lawsuit against the state of California.

Posted on February 10th, 2010 by hunwut
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By SARAH BURGE, The Press-Enterprise
An insurance broker and the former chief financial officer for the Pechanga Resort & Casino have been charged with bilking the tribe out of more than $4 million in an insurance scam, authorities said Thursday.
James William Riley, 46, of Murrieta, and Ryan Jay Robinson, 39, of Temecula, were arrested Tuesday, a [...]

Posted on February 4th, 2010 by hunwut
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Andrew Gellatly
A meeting of Southern California’s wealthiest gaming tribes this week confirmed their opposition to the federal internet gambling proposals being put forward by Barney Frank and others, a move that looks set to bring the lobbying power of Indian Country into play in Washington.

Posted on February 3rd, 2010 by hunwut
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SLEEK NEW SPACE FOR SIGNATURE STEAKHOUSE
El Rancho Grande and Barona Steakhouse Now Open
(SAN DIEGO) - Barona Resort & Casino is now dishing up authentic Mexican fare such as tamales, ceviche and carnitas at the new El Rancho Grande Mexican restaurant, formerly occupied by its signature steakhouse. Just a stone’s throw from its old spot, the [...]

Posted on January 28th, 2010 by hunwut
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Tribal, transit officials may collaborate
By CHRIS NICHOLS
Font Size:Default font sizeLarger font sizeLeaders from a tribal transportation group and the North County Transit District this week discussed the possibility of using casino buses to regularly ferry residents with disabilities to the region’s remote gambling centers.

Posted on January 15th, 2010 by hunwut
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