Unemployment rate rises in Barstow

On May 12, 2012, in News, by barstow

Desert Dispatch State, county added jobs in March By SAM PEARSON, Staff Writer BARSTOW – Barstow’s unemployment rate increased in the month of March, estimates released Friday by the state Employment Development Department show. Barstow’s unemployment rate was 15.7 percent, the agency said, up from 15.4 percent in February and 15.3 percent in January. California [...]

State senate approves Rohnert Park casino compact

On May 8, 2012, in News, by barstow

By JEREMY HAY THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The agreement to allow the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria to proceed with a 3,000-slot machine casino at Rohnert Park sailed through the state Senate Monday. The 34-4 vote moved the 1,300 member tribe an important step closer to starting a project that has been in the works for [...]

Chukchansi tribe accused of strong-arm tactics

On April 12, 2012, in News, by barstow

Madera Co. organizations say Chukchansi pushed them on Hwy. 99 casino. By Marc Benjamin – The Fresno Bee Representatives of two eastern Madera County organizations that receive funding from the tribe that runs Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino say they’ve been pressured to come out against another tribe’s casino plans. Members of the Coarsegold Rodeo [...]

Casino developed by Michael Malik and Marian Ilitch currently providing a boost to Michigan’s economy

On January 10, 2012, in News, by barstow

Detroit casinos ride strengthening economy Jaclyn Trop / The Detroit News Detroit’s three casinos rolled to their second straight year of improved business in 2011 and are poised to benefit this year from a strengthening economy if they adapt to new gaming competition scheduled to open in neighboring Ohio, a national gaming expert said. The [...]

Barstow 2011 in Review: Los Coyotes casino returns

On December 31, 2011, in News, by barstow

The Desert Dispatch The proposed Los Coyotes off-reservation casino for Barstow received a new breath of life when the federal Department of the Interior decided to re-evaluate the reasons they rejected the plan in 2008. In 2008, the Department of the Interior rejected the proposal because the San Diego-based tribe members lived too far away [...]

Katherine Siva Saubel, preserver of Cahuilla culture, dies at 91

On November 6, 2011, in News, by barstow

It is with great sadness that we report that Los Coyotes leader Katherine Siva Saubel has passed away. As the Tribal Spokesperson, Mrs. Saubel lead the effort to join with the City of Barstow to build a enterprise that would provide jobs and economic benefits for both communities. Her dedication and perseverance were an inspiration [...]

Assemblyman Cook Supports Los Coyotes Barstow Casino

On September 29, 2011, in News, by barstow

Area assemblyman joins race for 3rd District supervisor Desert Dispatch By SARA MITCHELL, staff writer BARSTOW – Paul Cook, California’s 65th District assemblyman and a retired Marine from Yucca Valley, threw his hat into the ring for 3rd District Supervisor on Thursday. Cook is the third candidate so far running for the open seat for [...]

Overcoming boundaries

On September 4, 2011, in News, by barstow

North County Times By EDWARD SIFUENTES It’s pretty easy to judge people you don’t know, it’s much harder to get to know them. Prejudging people publicly is easy these days. Read a news story on the Internet and feel free to judge away, safe from the comfort of an anonymous blog. A common target for [...]

Ramos pressed for casino position

On August 25, 2011, in News, by barstow

3rd District candidate visits Barstow for community meeting Desert Dispatch By SARA MITCHELL, staff writer BARSTOW • Barstow leaders pressed 3rd District supervisor candidate James Ramos on his stance on a proposed Barstow casino during a community meeting Wednesday afternoon. Many who attended a meeting at the Harvey House said they were worried that the [...]

Thank You for Supporting the Los Coyotes Barstow Casino

On August 16, 2011, in News, by barstow

Dear Friends, On behalf of the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians and our 328 members, I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation for your help and support on this important project. The support you showed by attending the public hearing on our proposed casino is critical to our efforts to [...]