Lobbyists and lawyers line up for casino push

By Patric Hedlund

June has been a big month for those concerned about a controversial history of unratified 19th century treaties, Native American heritage and the future of developments at Tejon Ranch.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a ruling on Monday, June 22 that the Kawaiisu Tejon Indian Tribe will not be getting…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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On Friday, June 19 Delia ‘Dee’ Dominguez, chairwoman of the Tinoqui-Chalola Council of the Kitanemuk and Yowlumne Tejon Indians gave a talk at the Ridge Route Communities Museum about the history of her ancestors on Tejon Ranch. Her cousin wants to build a casino at the base of the Grapevine.

The family of Magdalena Olivas has split down the middle. One side wants a casino. The other side doesn’t. Guess which side the Las Vegas investors flocked to?

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