The Morongo Band of Mission Indians of California is laying off 95 casino employees.
The Morongo Resort Casino & Spa cited the downturn in the economy as the reason for the job cuts. They represent about 5 percent of the casino workforce.
"It is unfortunate that we have to reduce the work force, but the economy shows no immediate signs of improvement," Dual Cooper, the resort's general manager, said in a press release, The Riverside Press-Enterprise reported. "We hope to be able to recall employees as conditions improve."
At least two other tribes in southern California have laid off casino employees in recent weeks.
Get the Story:Morongo Resort Casino and Spa lays off 95 workers (The Riverside Press-Enterprise 11/13)