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Sycuan in Partnership with the Padres and National School District Donated 1,000 Free Turkeys to Families

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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NATIONAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation in partnership with the San Diego Padres and the National School District donated 1,000 free turkeys to families living in National City.

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  • NATIONAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation in partnership with the San Diego Padres and the National School District donated 1,000 free turkeys to families living in National City.
  • Families that received a turkey have a child that is currently enrolled at one of the 10 public schools within the National School District, Preschool Center, Integrity Charter School, Sweetwater High School, National City Middle School or Granger Junior High School.
  • "National School District strives to cultivate compassionate world citizens," affirmed Board President Maria Betancourt-Castaeda.
  • "As we begin the holiday season, the Padres are proud to have partnered with the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and the National School District to provide Thanksgiving turkeys for families in our community," said Erik Greupner, Padres CEO.

SXSW® Edu Announces Panel Hosted by OurWorlds for 2023: "XR, AI, and the Future of Language Revitalization"

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OurWorlds, Inc., today announces that its panel, "XR, AI, and the Future of Language Revitalization'' has been selected for the 2023 SXSW® Edu Conference, (March 6-9, 2023) in the conference's special panel announcement of the season. The panel will include indigenous language and data science experts, Stan Rodriguez, Ed.D (Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, Kumeyaay), Michael Running Wolf (Cheyenne) and P. Keolu Fox, Ph.D (Kānaka Maoli), hosted by OurWorlds co-founders, Kilma Lattin and Catherine Eng.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OurWorlds, Inc., today announces that its panel, "XR, AI, and the Future of Language Revitalization'' has been selected for the 2023 SXSW Edu Conference, (March 6-9, 2023) in the conference's special panel announcement of the season .
  • The panel will include indigenous language and data science experts, Stan Rodriguez, Ed.D (Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, Kumeyaay), Michael Running Wolf (Cheyenne) and P. Keolu Fox, Ph.D (Knaka Maoli), hosted by OurWorlds co-founders, Kilma Lattin and Catherine Eng.
  • SXSW Edu Announces Panel led by indigenous language experts, hosted by OurWorlds for 2023
    "I'm really interested in building systems that empower people to create user interaction with machines for language," says Michael Running Wolf, founder of Indigenous in AI .
  • Try hands-on prototypes of place-based, mobile-first AI and XR indigenous language experiences to try in the context of the panel discussion.

THE SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION AND SYCUAN CASINO RESORT PRESENT $1.1 MILLION DONATION TO THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the San Diego Symphony announces that the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and Sycuan Casino Resort has made a $1.1 million donation – the single largest cash gift ever given to the Arts and Culture sector by a sovereign tribal nation in Southern California. The historic gift is given to the Symphony's The Future is HEAR campaign and operational support of the Symphony's many wide-ranging artistic and community programs. Sycuan's gift brings The Future is HEAR campaign total raised to date to $123.5 million of its $125 million campaign goal.  In recognition of this gift, the Symphony will establish the Sycuan Community Plaza at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The unveiling of this newly named space at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will occur prior to the 2022 Conrad Prebys Opening Night Concert on June 24, 2022.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the San Diego Symphony announces that the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and Sycuan Casino Resort has made a $1.1 million donation the single largest cash gift ever given to the Arts and Culture sector by a sovereign tribal nation in Southern California.
  • "We are honored to present this donation to the San Diego Symphony in support of their many local artistic community programs," said Cody Martinez, Chairman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
  • Historically, Sycuan's partnership with the San Diego Symphony goes back two decades and includes nearly $2 million in donations.
  • The Sycuan Tribal Government operates one of the region's premier Indian gaming and resort facilities, Sycuan Casino Resort.

SDG&E and Cleveland National Forest Announce Completion of Major Fire-Hardening Project

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and the Cleveland National Forest announced today the completion of the Cleveland National Forest Fire Hardening and Safety (CNF) Project, a cornerstone of the San Diego regions community fire safety and electric system-hardening efforts.

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  • San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and the Cleveland National Forest announced today the completion of the Cleveland National Forest Fire Hardening and Safety (CNF) Project, a cornerstone of the San Diego regions community fire safety and electric system-hardening efforts.
  • With completion of the CNF project, 30% of San Diegos backcountry electric infrastructure has been fire-hardened to date.
  • This fire hardening project will not only safeguard communities within and adjacent to Forest from potential wildfire threats.
  • It also protects priority watersheds improves sensitive wildlife habitats and scenic areas, said Cleveland National Forest Supervisor Scott Tangenberg.

Mexicali Resiste VS. Constellation Brands: Activists Demand WATER RIGHTS and FREEDOM

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Saturday, November 13, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 9th, Mexicali Resiste led dozens of activists, including representatives from Alcohol Justice, in a march on alcohol giant Constellation Brands to save three compatriots from dubious charges filed in Mexican court. These charges stem from Mexicali Resiste's work four years ago to prevent Constellation, a U.S.-based corporation with offices in San Francisco, from acquiring exclusive water rights in the drought-stricken Mexicali Valley. This trial is just the latest salvo in an ongoing struggle against Big Alcohol's takeovers of dwindling aquifers, a struggle that already has a body count. The trial is currently scheduled for the 16th of November. 

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  • These charges stem from Mexicali Resiste's work four years ago to prevent Constellation, a U.S.-based corporation with offices in San Francisco, from acquiring exclusive water rights in the drought-stricken Mexicali Valley.
  • In 2015, the governor of Baja California awarded Constellation Brands rights to draw from the aquifer in Mexicali in service of a new factory.
  • "We denounce Constellation Brands for commodifying water in a region that is experiencing severe water shortage.
  • Justice for the Mexicali Resiste members, safety for the residents of Mexican border states, accountability for Big Alcohol, and access to water are not separate issues.

Jamul Casino® Delights Guests with New Design-Driven Destination for Food and Fun

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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JAMUL, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jamul Casino is pleased to announce its new Jamul Marketplace , the Casino's casual cuisine hub offering a diversity of fun food.

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  • JAMUL, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jamul Casino is pleased to announce its new Jamul Marketplace , the Casino's casual cuisine hub offering a diversity of fun food.
  • With a completely re-imagined design and new culinary offerings, Jamul Casino is curating a unique guest experience unmatched in Southern California, featuring food, fun, gaming, and entertainment.
  • Jamul Casino partnered with I-5 Design | Build to create the design plan as well as complete the renovation.
  • This continued investment in Jamul Casino during its fifth year of operations really speaks to the Tribe's commitment of making Jamul Casino the freshest, safest, cleanest, tastiest, and most rewarding casino in the region."

Sycuan Unveils Giant Hand-Painted Bingo Ball Art Installation Created by Local Artists

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Each of the one-of-a-kind bingo balls features a custom hand-painted design created by local ArtWalk San Diego artists.

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  • Each of the one-of-a-kind bingo balls features a custom hand-painted design created by local ArtWalk San Diego artists.
  • "Several decades ago, we opened our first Bingo Palace on the Sycuan Reservation," said Cody Martinez, Chairman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
  • We are very proud to partner with PLAYSTUDIOS and ArtWalk San Diego to feature these beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces created by local artists throughout our resort."
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    "I have created over 180 recycled surfboard artworks adorned on this bingo ball are some of the images I have created.

Sycuan Awarded AAA Four Diamond Rating for Third Consecutive Year

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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SAN DIEGO, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond Rating for the third consecutive year.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond Rating for the third consecutive year.
  • According to AAA, to receive a Four Diamond Rating an establishment must be upscale in all areas.
  • "We are honored to once again receive the AAA Four Diamond Rating and be ranked among the top hotels in the nation," said Rob Cinelli, general manager, Sycuan Casino Resort.
  • AAA evaluates nearly 27,000 hotels throughout the year and only 6.5 percent make the Four Diamond list.For more information about AAA Inspections and Diamond Ratings, visit www.aaa.com/diamonds .

playAWARDS Game-Based Loyalty Platform Adds Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort to Portfolio of Acclaimed Hospitality Partners

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Additional golf and hotel rewards at Singing Hills Golf Resort, Sycuan Casino Resorts sister property, will be added in the future.

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  • Additional golf and hotel rewards at Singing Hills Golf Resort, Sycuan Casino Resorts sister property, will be added in the future.
  • Together, we are introducing players worldwide to the unique entertainment, dining, gaming, golf, and leisure amenities that can be found at Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort.
  • Additional golf and hotel rewards available for redemption at Singing Hills Golf Resort will be added in the coming months as well.
  • Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort join a growing portfolio of celebrated playAWARDS partners, all of which offer unique experiences in regions throughout the globe, including Las Vegas, Vancouver, Edmonton, London, Malaysia, and Australia.

Sycuan Casino Resort Named 2020 Business of the Year

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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"For more than a decade, we have been a proud supporter and dedicated partner of the East County Chamber of Commerce," said Rob Cinelli, general manager at Sycuan Casino Resort.

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  • "For more than a decade, we have been a proud supporter and dedicated partner of the East County Chamber of Commerce," said Rob Cinelli, general manager at Sycuan Casino Resort.
  • This year, Sycuan Casino Resort created a safe, friendly and relaxing environment for the 109thAnnual East County Honors Awards Gala to be filmed at their location.
  • We are proud to have Sycuan Casino Resort as a Diamond Level Chairman's Club Member of the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce."
  • For more information about Sycuan Casino Resort, please visit www.sycuan.com or call 619-445-6002.