Soboba Band facing opposition over casino land-into-trust bid

Thursday, May 24, 2012  

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians of California is still waiting for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to make a decision on its casino land-into-trust application.

The BIA published a draft environmental impact statement in July 2009 and wrapped up public meetings over a year ago. Meanwhile, opposition from the city of San Jacinto, Gov. Jerry Brown (D) and a local group has piled up.

The tribe wants 535 acres placed in trust. The existing Soboba Casino will be moved to the new site.

Get the Story:
Validity of casino study questioned by city and state (The Valley Chronicle 5/23)

Federal Register Notice:
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians' Proposed 534-Acre Trust Acquisition and Casino Project, Riverside County, California (July 3, 2009)

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BIA still reviewing Soboba Band casino land-into-trust bid (4/19)