Two California tribes are taking steps to prevent others from opening casinos off existing reservations.
The Pechanga Band of Luiseņo Indians, which operates a casino on its reservation, is opposing a Bay Area casino sought by the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians. The Lytton Band obtained the land through a Congressional rider and didn't go through a lengthy federal and state review process. Also, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is drafting legislation to curtail "reservation shopping," said its chairman. The tribe is holding a meeting on Friday to discuss the trend among California tribes. Get the Story: