Groups plan fight against off-reservation casino

Friday, April 22, 2005  

A group of cities in the Bay Area has formed a group to oppose an off-reservation casino near Oakland, California.

The landless Lower Lake Rancheria Koi Nation wants to open a casino by the Oakland International Airport. The tribe is offering $30 million a year to the city to offset any impacts.

But local officials don't think any money will address their concerns. They plan to share information, legal strategies and resources to fight the casino.

The Koi Nation was placed back on the list of federally recognized entities in January 2001 after the Bureau of Indian Affairs determined that the tribe was never terminated.

Get the Story:
Cities form group to prevent casino (The Tri-Valley Herald 4/22)
East Bay cities, agencies unite to oppose casino plan (The San Francisco Chronicle 4/22)