Traffic accidents have increased 92 percent since the United Auburn Indian Community opened its casino in June 2003, the California Highway Patrol reported.

CHP also reported a 600 percent increase in arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. "We told you so," said a critic of the casino.

But traffic accidents and DUI incidents have decreased in the past five months, CHP said. The tribe pays $530,000 annually to the local sheriff's department, provides for a designated driver service, contributes to problem gambling programs and reimburses CHP for extra traffic coverage.

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Traffic wrecks up by casino (The Sacramento Bee 12/16)