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.
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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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