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.
Voter-denied casino still in game - January 27, 2009 By Ryan McCarthy/Appeal-Democrat It's a last try for approval of an Indian casino and an eight-story, 170-room hotel that Yuba County residents have voted against, says state Assemblyman Dan Logue - while the Marysville mayor sees the project as right for tough economic times.
Casino expansion doesn't do enough for Capay Valley - Published in the Daily Democrat 01/27/2009 An open letter to Marshall McKay, chairman, Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians: After reading your letter to the people of the Capay Valley, I have a few observations and comments with regards to the Tribe's position regarding your expansion project. I have been a resident of the Valley for 34 years and feel somewhat qualified to express my concerns.
Gambling is not a sure bet for state Sacramento Bee Editorial: Monday Jan. 26, 2009 Deals that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger negotiated with Indian gambling tribes have not produced the huge increases in revenue the governor predicted. Indian gambling will bring $362 million into the state general fund this year, $123 million less than expected. It will bring an estimated $392 million next year, $192 million less than the governor's rosy forecast.
Richmond, developer, tribe sued over Navy land deal for proposed casino complex By John Simerman Contra Costa Times 01/26/2009 06:58:50 PM PST Critics of a proposed $1 billion shoreline mega-complex anchored by a Las Vegas-style casino sued Richmond, the developer and two American Indian tribes on Monday over the Navy's planned early transfer of the last 41 acres of the former Point Molate Naval Fuel Depot.
Senator Feinstein Introduces Legislation Banning FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Gil Durán or Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Phil LaVelle (202) 224-9629 Introduces new legislation to require the Lytton Band to go through a two part determination. http://feinstein.senate.gov/
Quechan Casino Resort almost ready January 27, 2009 BY JOYCE LOBECK, Yuma SUN STAFF WRITER Yumans soon will be able to enjoy Vegas-style fun and action a short six miles down the road with the grand opening Feb. 13 of the Quechan Casino Resort.
