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Stand Up for California! is a statewide organization with a focus on gambling issues including tribal gaming, card clubs, horse racing, charitable gaming and the state lottery. | |
Man arrested in stabbing at casino11/5/2008, The Press Enterprise Police arrested a man in connection with the stabbing of a man who was standing at the bar at the Soboba Indian Casino near San Jacinto early Wednesday Police said a man approached the victim standing at the bar at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday and stabbed him in the stomach, Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. David Kurylowicz said in a report. The man ran from the bar as the victim was taken to Riverside County Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening stab wounds. He was recovering Wednesday night, police said.
CRIT increases leases on riverfront 60 percent11/4/2008, Parker Pioneer Leaseholders on the Colorado River Indian Tribes Bluewater Subdivision have been told by tribal officials that their leases have increased 60 percent. In a letter dated Sept. 23, it stated, CRIT "imposed a 60 percent increase for 2009 lease year for the Bluewater Subdivision, Arizona and California. Your new bill reflecting the increase will be mailed to you by Nov. 1. You (also) must notify your bonding agent of the new bond amount so they can order the necessary ride to charge your bond to the new amount required. We suggest that you do this as soon as possible so that the bond change will be done prior to your anniversary date. Please have this done by Feb. 1, 2009. If you do not wish to renew your lease you will need to notify our office immediately and vacate the premises by Dec. 31, 2008."
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State to consider charge that developer mishandled Indian remains11/4/2008, The Orange County Register HUNTINGTON BEACH - State officials will consider revoking a housing development permit after a group of American Indians complained that the developer mishandled their ancestor's remains and failed to report 6,000 bags of artifacts and 10 boxes holding fragments of ancient human remains. On Nov. 13, the California Coastal Commission will hear a request that they revoke the permit for the 300-home Brightwater Hearthside Homes project, which sits atop what is believed to be an ancient burial ground and village once shared by the Gabrielino-Tongva and Juaneņo band of Mission Indians.
Questions surround proposed casino near Needles11/3/2008, Contra Costa Times In an ambitious push to amass a gambling empire in three states, the Fort Mojave Band of Indians has proposed building its latest gaming facility in California. The project, however, has raised concerns that the casino could crush the fragile economy of Needles, a small city of approximately 5,000 residents on the shores of the Colorado River. The proposed location of the casino is only four miles west of the city's main businesses. Councilman Don McCone, who participated in meetings with the tribe to discuss the plans for the casino, said he is supportive of the project, but worries that the casino and its accompanying gas station, restaurant and hotel could turn Needles into a "ghost town." Four separate groups of city officials met with the tribe to discuss the project, but all talks stalled, he said. | |
Duroville improvements to discussed in court today 11/3/2008, Desert Sun
Managers of a mobile home park that federal prosecutors want shut down over health and safety concerns will update a federal judge today on whether funds have been secured to pay for near-term costs tied to running the facility. Last month, officials with the Duroville Renaissance Corp. told U.S. District Court Judge Stephen G. Larson they were seeking a bank loan of around $300,000 to cover immediate expenses connected with the Desert Mobile Home Park in Thermal, better known as ``Duroville.'' A $3 million loan has already been approved for large-scale modifications at the park, but the lender put the money on hold until management satisfies certain stipulations laid out by the U.S. Attorney's Office State Legislation to Watch
On December 1, 2008 the 2009 Legislative Regular Session Convenes for Organizational Session
Federal Legislation to Watch
A Lame Duck session may begin Nov. 17/18, there is speculation of a 'Lands Ominbus bill' to be introduced by Senator Harry Reid. It will carry approximately 160 bills that have previously passed the House, as well as Senate Bills. MORE AS IT EVOLVES.
H. R. 2963 - ENROLLED Congressman Issa Transfers without regulatory environmental process 1,178 ac. in Riverside and San Diego Counties to the Pechanga Band. AMENDED TO INCLUDE:
No Gaming. Maintained as open space and construction consistent with this purpose.
No existing right of ways or right of use prior to the date of enactment are affected.
H.R. 3490 -REPORTED TO SENATE Congressman Radanovich Declares that specificed federal lands are to be held in trust by the US for the benefit of the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuik Indians for non gaming purposes.
H. R. 5680 REPORTED TO SENATE Congressman Grijalva - A bill to extend leases for Morongo and transfer money to CRIT.
S. 3320 - Tribal Law and Order Act - to be introduced in early 2009.
LINKS and Legislation
Stand Up For California - Library
Stand Up For California - Helpful Links
Compulsive Gambling Institute www.gamblingaddiction.cc 1-800-GAMBLER 24 Hour Problem Gambling Help Line - Tom Tucker, Chief Executive Officer
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