CA – The Jamul Indian Village of California celebrated the passage of S the Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act last week with Congressional and local elected officials 3857 facilitated the historic return of 172.10 acres in Jamul to the tribe was the result of Congressional legislation authored in the House of Representatives by Congressman Darrell Issa and co-sponsored by Congressman Juan Vargas and in the Senate by Senator Alex Padilla and former Senator Laphonsa Butler. The Act takes four parcels of 172.1 acres of land in Jamul The acquisition of these lands into federal trust increases the size of the tribe’s existing reservation from just six acres to over 178 acres The Act was signed into law by then President Joe Biden on December 23 3857 is an essential step toward the tribe’s goals of expanding economic development opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for its people The tribe commemorated the historic occasion with a fee-to-trust celebration on one of the parcels taken into trust pursuant to the Act which was once known as the Barrett property “The tribe has worked long and hard to create the resources necessary to buy land in our ancestral homeland,” said Chairwoman Pinto. “With the passage of the bill and the land brought back into trust we can now focus on new opportunities to build our community back.” stories of how tribal members used to work on the land and closed with a traditional bird song. The property includes the Barrett House and will be the site of commercial and community opportunities on the frontage and residential housing for tribal members on the remainder “This is about government doing the right thing for our tribal community,” said Congressman Issa in congratulating the tribe. “Helping create an opportunity that allows tribal families to live together on land they historically called home is an honor.” SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – Some major changes are in store for Jamul Casino later this spring — a new name and the opening of its highly anticipated hotel Jamul Casino officials said its 16-story hotel tower officials said Jamul Casino will be renamed Jamul Casino Resort which is described as “a crystalline jewel box floating against the Jamul mountains”: Guests can access the hotel via a “climate-controlled enclosed pedestrian sky bridge,” officials said "We are thrilled to unveil this beautiful new hotel that our guests have been eagerly anticipating we have created a space that truly caters to gaming enthusiasts and discover the very best of San Diego,” said Mary Cheeks the President and General Manager of Jamul Casino the Chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village "This all-new hotel represents a proud moment in our tribe's journey and further supports our continued dedication to self-sufficiency We’re not just transitioning from Jamul Casino to Jamul Casino Resort – we're building a legacy that honors our community while inviting visitors to experience the beauty and hospitality of our ancestral lands." Senate has passed a bill that would restore some tribal lands in San Diego County The bill would put 172 acres owned by the Jamul Indian Village of California, a federally recognized tribe, into trust. Putting land into trust makes the tribe eligible for certain federal programs and services including some tax credits and land use exemptions Those benefits can help tribes develop housing medical centers and other services on the land The Senate bill prohibits using the land for casinos or other gaming “By establishing this land in federal trust the United States government is now fulfilling our obligation to the Jamul people and returning their tribal members back to their permanent and proper homeland,” said Sen The Jamul Indian Village currently has six acres of trust land making it one of the smallest reservations in the country Chair Erica Pinto told the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in July that additional trust lands would help the tribe protect its cultural sites and develop community resources like grocery stores child care centers and law enforcement offices “Additional trust lands are essential to the tribe’s efforts to restore its ancestral land base to ensure that its most culturally sacred sites are safeguarded who are now dispersed throughout San Diego County and beyond and to provide essential services to its people,” she said San Diego County barred tribes from expanding their reservations for decades. The County Board of Supervisors repealed that policy in 2021 The Senate bill is endorsed by Mayor Todd Gloria and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce It now moves to the House of Representatives This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page California’s Jamul Casino announced that it will open the doors to its new boutique hotel tower this Spring a move officials say will solidify the property as "the region's newest The new hotel tower will feature 200 rooms including 52 spacious suites along with a curated collection of leisure experiences authorities confirmed Jamul Casino will be renamed to Jamul Casino Resort following the expansion "This all-new hotel represents a proud moment in our tribe's journey and further supports our continued dedication to self-sufficiency," said Erica M "We're not just transitioning from Jamul Casino to Jamul Casino Resort – we're building a legacy that honors our community while inviting visitors to experience the beauty and hospitality of our ancestral lands." The 16-story hotel tower was originally imagined as "a crystalline jewel box floating against the Jamul mountains," a press release notes, ultimately allowing visitors to now stay where they play Guests will have access to the hotel and its offerings through a climate-controlled the room's sleek and elegant design was planned to offer "a calming place of tranquility with one-of-a-kind views for the most unforgettable guest experience." Jamul Casino Resort aims to earn the AAA Four Diamond Rating – North America's premier hotel rating program recognizing the most important aspects of luxury such as cleanliness Among the amenities will be an approximately 4,800-square-foot restaurant with "sweeping views" of the surrounding area a full-service spa and salon with an outdoor deck and an 11,000-square-foot rooftop pool deck with a jetted hot tub "We are thrilled to unveil this beautiful new hotel that our guests have been eagerly anticipating," said Mary Cheeks President and General Manager of Jamul Casino CA – Jamul Casino will open the doors to its highly anticipated boutique hotel tower this May Featuring 200 beautifully appointed rooms including 52 spacious suites and a curated collection of leisure experiences the expansion allows for guests to maximize their visit like never before “This all-new hotel represents a proud moment in our tribe’s journey and further supports our continued dedication to self-sufficiency,” said Erica M “We are not just transitioning from Jamul Casino to Jamul Casino Resort – we are building a legacy that honors our community while inviting visitors to experience the beauty and hospitality of our ancestral lands.” The 16-story hotel tower was originally imagined as a crystalline jewel box floating against the Jamul mountains ultimately allowing visitors to now stay where they play Guests will have access to the state-of-the-art hotel and its offerings through a climate-controlled The rooms’ sleek and elegant design creates a calming place of tranquility with one-of-a-kind views The all-new boutique hotel tower at Jamul Casino Resort aims to earn the AAA Four Diamond Rating – North America’s premier hotel rating program recognizing the most important aspects of luxury such as cleanliness Among the many deluxe amenities will be an approximately 4,800 sq restaurant with sweeping views of the surrounding area “We are thrilled to unveil this beautiful new hotel that our guests have been eagerly anticipating,” said Mary Cheeks “With exceptional dining destinations The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is returning to Jamul Casino in southern California for the Mission RunGood San Deigo stop running Feb The RGPS stop will feature a dozen ring events across six days of action It will culminate with the $600 buy-in RGPS San Diego Main Event an event with a $150,000 guarantee that PokerNews will be on-site to report Read More About the RunGood Poker Series! The series in San Diego will kick off with a satellite week running Feb giving players a chance to get into events for cheap a $200 Series Opener and a $200 Ambassador Bounty Ring event that will be sure to bring out the beloved RunGood ambassadors who will be holding bounty envelopes with prizes ranging from $1,000 cash and RunGood Apparel store credit a $250 DeepStack Event will take play with a $25,000 guarantee as well as a $300 Tag Team Double Ring Event with a $5,000 guarantee and a $250 One Day NLH Ring Event with a $10,000 guarantee 22 before the event plays to a winner on Feb The series will close out the same day with a $300 Black Chip Bounty Ring Event and a $150 Cloesr NLH Ring Event While the San Diego stop often sees locals like Derrick Yamada winning big, the last stop saw Russia native and first-time live tournament player Maksim Tatarintsev took down the Main Event for $37,250 as he defeated heads-up opponent Joshua Mok The event drew 339 entrants for a prize pool of $176,280 The final table also included Felipe Koury Smriti Dewari (4th - $10,930) and Thomas Carlin (5th - $8,425) the RunGood team will head south to Horseshoe Tunica in Mississippi for Mission RunGood Tunica The full schedule for the upcoming San Diego stop is available in the table below Connor Richards is an Editor & Live Reporter for PokerNews and host of the Life Outside Poker podcast Connor has been nominated for two Global Poker Awards for his writing + Get the Texas Hold'em Poker Cheat Sheet - FREE PokerNews.com is the world’s leading poker website visitors will find a daily dose of articles with the latest poker news Disclaimer: any promotions presented on this page were correct and available at the time of writing We encourage all users to check the promotion displayed matches the most current promotion available by clicking through to the operator welcome page Please read the terms and conditions carefully before you accept any promotional welcome offer modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder San Diego’s luxury landscape is about to be redefined with the arrival of Jamul Casino Resort’s highly anticipated boutique hotel tower This expansion transforms Jamul Casino into a premier all-in-one entertainment destination blending gaming excitement with sophisticated accommodations the new hotel invites guests to immerse themselves in an unparalleled experience of modern luxury The transition from Jamul Casino to Jamul Casino Resort is more than just a name change—it is a testament to the vision and resilience of the Jamul Indian Village Pinto describes this milestone as a proud moment highlighting the tribe’s commitment to self-sufficiency and community growth This boutique hotel is not just an addition; it is a legacy that honors the tribe’s rich heritage while embracing a future of world-class hospitality Designed as a crystalline jewel box set against the dramatic Jamul mountains the 16-story tower is a striking architectural masterpiece Guests will access the hotel via a climate-controlled seamlessly connecting the excitement of the casino with the tranquility of their luxurious accommodations offering stunning panoramic views and an ambiance of refined elegance Jamul Casino Resort is more than just a place to stay—it is a vibrant destination designed to delight every visitor emphasizes the resort’s dedication to crafting an unforgettable experience Whether guests come for high-energy gaming this new expansion caters to every indulgence Long recognized for its lively gaming atmosphere Jamul Casino now evolves into a full-fledged resort where excitement meets elegance this retreat offers an exquisite blend of adventure and relaxation making it the perfect getaway for discerning travelers The debut of Jamul Casino Resort’s boutique hotel tower signals a new chapter in San Diego’s luxury hospitality scene Whether guests seek an unforgettable weekend escape they will find it all at this extraordinary resort For the latest updates on the grand opening continue to check back with Fine Magazine as we share more news and updates.  And to plan your visit, explore www.jamulcasino.com there are no recent results for popular videos Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: saw a total of 407 entrants smash the prize pool guarantee set on the event Only 52 players have secured themselves a piece of the $211,640 prize pool but all eyes rest on the $42,875 and the Main Event ring that will be awarded to the winner Leading the field and looking to continue a career best week is Francisco Anzar After winning his first ever RGPS ring in Event #4: $250 Deepstack Anzar now sits with the only stack over one hundred big blinds heading into the second Day of the Main Event Already having quadrupled his lifetime earnings with the series this week he is looking to multiply them once more and take down a massive title to add to his growing resume Rounding out the podium are the leaders of their respective flights as Qiyuan Yang (748,000) and Fernando Santiago (639,000) sit just behind him on the leaderboard Each one of them will be looking for their first main event title A player who is all too familiar with the RGPS Jamul Main Event is Nova Baghdasarian (396,000) He will be looking to be only the second player ever at Jamul to win two RGPS Main Events Players will return to play at 12:00 PM and the clock will resume having 16:45 left in Level 15 Levels will be upped to 40 minutes each and play will continue until a winner is crowned Stay tuned to PokerNews for all of the updates on the RGPS Jamul Main Event which is essential to tribal sovereignty and self-determination Both bills now head to the House of Representatives “The Jamul Indian Village and Lytton Rancheria of California have a right to restore their homelands by placing their land into trust,” said Senator Padilla “After enduring centuries of federal policies aimed at undermining tribal sovereignty passage of these bills will enable Jamul and Lytton to preserve their sacred histories and rebuild their communities I am honored to have worked alongside the leaders of these Tribes to pass these critical land preservation efforts.” “The Jamul Indian Village has endeavored for years to facilitate the best ways for tribal members to move onto reservation land in order to raise their families and honor tribal customs and practices,” said Representative Darrell Issa (R-Calif.-48) “This fee-to-trust bill grants this historic tribe an opportunity to do just that our legislation safeguards the reservation and Kumeyaay traditions so they will endure far into the future.” The Jamul Tribe’s ancestral lands have diminished over time from over 640 acres to just six acres which now comprise the Tribe’s trust land base Jamul Tribal members voluntarily moved off of the reservation to allow the Tribe to pursue economic development to become self-sufficient and less reliant on the federal government In order to build a true homeland for its members the Jamul Indian Village has purchased four parcels of land comprising 172 acres of land in San Diego County The Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act would establish these lands as trust lands in order to bring their Tribal members back to live on their reservation and develop a permanent and proper homeland Representative Darrell Issa leads companion legislation in the House of Representatives.  The legislation is endorsed by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Full text of the bill is available is here A map of the lands is available here This legislation would explicitly reaffirm the Lytton Rancheria of California’s ability to place land into trust via the Department of the Interior’s standard land-to-trust process would like to place additional land into trust in order to build a proper homeland and provide housing for their members The bill is necessary to clarify that Lytton Rancheria is subject to the Indian Reorganization Act is able to put land into trust through the administrative process The Indian Reorganization Act was a landmark bill that provided critical tools for rebuilding sovereignty and community following decades of wrongful assimilation policies The RunGood Poker Series' triumphant return to Jamul Casino saw an uptick in entrants as compared to last November A grand total of 407 entrants over the course of three flights of play beat the set prize pool guarantee and left $211,640 to be split between 52 players there was just one player standing alone at the end It was just four short months ago that Kenneth Hirose claimed a career-best score at the WSOP Circuit Commerce He finished in second place in the Mini-Main event for $53,258 his first big heads-up match had gone awry he can happily report a heads-up match that went his way “It feels much better to take it down,” Hirose said with the new shiny ring wrapped around his finger It just feels a million times better to take the whole thing down.” The big turning point of the tournament came at the final table when they were still nine-handed He knocked out Allen Moheimani in that same hand there was never any point in the tournament where somebody had half of the chips that Hirose had there should be a pretty heavy focus on ICM,” the man wearing an Anti-Nit Campaign shirt said “Especially with the payjumps being as significant as they are The dynamic changes when the pay jumps come into play and you need to be able to navigate the situation and understand the value of your chips.” the California local player talked a little bit more about his overall strategy for tournaments “I don’t have any specific rituals for Day 2s,” he said “One thing for any tournament that I think is important is I don’t eat it helps me keep a much clearer head and gets rid of brain fog I’ve played some final tables of tournaments online and live and done some studying Hirose’s following plans as far as poker is concerned are grinding cash games and preparing for the 2025 WSOP Many of the biggest stacks entering the day made early exits and Day 1A chip leader Fernando Santiago (22nd-$1,755) all fell short of the final stages Derek Stark (18th-$2,485) was the last elimination before the final two tables Chris Bremmer (17th-$2,485) saw his ace-queen lose to Di Wu’s nine-eight while Aviram Pharsha (16th-$2,485) couldn’t fade James Lawrey’s ace-queen with his pocket kings Former champion Nova Baghdasarian (15th-$3,035) shoved with king-ten but lost to Nan Chen’s eights Ken Kroumer (14th-$3,035) then lost with ace-queen against Chen’s ace-king Day 1B chip leader Qiyuan Yang (12th-$3,610) lost with ace-king against Lawrey’s queen-jack Lawrey and Anastasia Knapp (11th-$3,610) became the biggest stacks but soon clashed in a cooler but Lawrey had a straight and took the massive pot Knapp busted shortly after when her ace-four couldn’t hold against Lawrey’s queen-nine Day 1C chip leader Francisco Anzar (10th-$3,610) saw three opponents double through him before being blinded down and eliminated by Allen Moheimani The final table began with a huge three-way all-in Moheimani’s pocket kings and Kenneth Hirose’s pocket aces were both at risk against chip leader Lawrey’s pocket sixes while Moheimani exited in ninth place ($4,295) doubling up Luis Medina and losing several pots before busting in eighth place ($5,570) to Hirose Lawrey’s jack-nine fell to Hirose’s king-queen on a queen-high board outchipped Wu and called his shove with king-queen eliminating Fabrice Lapeyre when his ace-seven held against Lapeyre’s king-five dwindled before his pocket queens fell to Hirose’s king-two on a king-high board Tim Acker and Medina both started as short stacks but maneuvered their way into significant pay jumps Acker’s pocket eights couldn’t hold against Ramon Mantuano’s ace-jack as three aces sealed Acker’s fate in fourth place ($13,220) losing a crucial pot to Hirose on an eight-high board His nine-eight was second-best to Hirose’s ten-eight Hirose held a 4:1 lead over Mantuano in heads-up play The decisive hand saw Mantuano shove with pocket sixes and Hirose call with king-jack A jack-high board secured the title for Hirose while Mantuano earned $30,675 for his runner-up finish Heading out west for the second stop of the year the RunGood Poker Series has made its way to the second stop of the 2025 season a total of 12 ring events have been scheduled to play until completion with the crown jewel of the stop being the $600 Main Event which has a $150,000 prize pool guarantee it was tournament newcomer Maksim Tatarintsev who would cash for the first time taking home his first ring and main event title for $36,750 He bested a table that included many California tournament regulars like Thomas Carlin and Michael Collopy Tatarinstev already has cashed in one of the tournaments this week Many of the regulars have been playing this event during the week with Tavish Margers and Armando Mesina adding additional rings to their collections Many of the Ambassadors have been making their presence felt on the felt this week and Scott Stewart will be joining others in the event like Ediberto Pilotin Players will sit down with 30,000 in starting chips and blinds will escalate once every 30 minutes Registration will be unlimited and open until the beginning of Level 9 play will continue until just 12.5% of the field rounded up remains Those who do not find a bag in tonight’s flight will have ample opportunity in the following two flights on Saturday Stay tuned to PokerNews for all of the exciting updates The first of three flights in the RunGood Poker Series $600 Main Event drew out a total of 119 entrants The crown jewel of the stop drew out many faces yet to appear this week at Jamul Casino in San Diego just 15 survived to guarantee themselves a piece of the $150,000 guaranteed prize pool from level 12 onwards it was Santiago who sat atop of the counts until the last card of the deck was dealt for the day it was last year at Jamul Casino where Santiago won his first trophy with the Helix Poker Series He returned to Jamul with a vengeance as he flirted with crossing the 700k mark multiple times today He looks to utilize his massive stack to propel him to his first ring Rounding out the podium are a couple of familiar faces of Jamul Casino Sitting in second holding 472,000 is Cody Blades who ended the night by knocking out Noel Eicher Having already made two final tables this week at the series Blades is looking to capitalize on his momentum this week and better his 41st place finish from his last RGPS Main Event cash Sitting in third place is the only former champion to advance Nova Baghdasarian sits with 396,000 in third It was three years ago now that Baghdasarian took home his Main Event title here at Jamul for $40,950 and now he sits in good position to make another deep run in this event He looks to repeat the feat of Derrick Yamada and others to dominate a stop and take home two main event titles Fortune did not smile upon all today as many of the familiar faces fell by the wayside Anastasia Knapp would not be able to find a bag this flight She would join the sidelines with Rip Fritzer and two-time RGPS Jamul Main Event Champion Derrick Yamada Each one of them eagerly waits for tomorrow to come so they can have another shot at claiming the first West Coast main event title of this RunGood season This will be the level the players will return to unless another flight ends earlier Not all of the 119 entrants yesterday were able to join the final 15 players but those who didn’t will have ample opportunity today as the second of the three flights begins at 11:00 AM Any and all players in the San Diego area will be looking to snag a piece of that $150,000 prize pool guarantee He returns to Jamul with a vengeance as he looks to utilize his massive stack to propel him to his first ring Sitting in second holding 472,000 is Cody Blades who has already made two final tables this week at the series Other faces expected to appear include Anastasia Knapp as well as former champions like Derrick Yamada Those who do not find a bag in tonight’s flight will have one more chance tonight beginning at 6:00 Another batch of Indian Country bills is making its way through the 118th Congress with only about a week left for tribal nations to see success Arts & Entertainment Federal Recognition Indian Gaming Phone: 202 630 8439 (THEZ) | Email: indianz@indianz.com Jamul Casino is opening its doors to its boutique hotel tower this spring setting the property as the region’s newest featuring 200 room including 52 spacious suites and a curated collection of leisure experiences allowing guests to maximize their experience “This all-new hotel represents a proud moment in our tribe’s journey and further supports our continued dedication to self-sufficiency,” said Erica M chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village in a press release “We’re not just transitioning from Jamul Casino to Jamul Casino Resort – we’re building a legacy that honors our community while inviting visitors to experience the beauty and hospitality of our ancestral lands.” The rooms sleek and elegant design creates a calming place of tranquility with one-of-a-kind views for the most unforgettable guest experience Among the many deluxe amenities will be an approximately 4,800-square-foot restaurant with sweeping views of the surrounding area “We are thrilled to unveil this beautiful new hotel that our guests have been eagerly anticipating,” stated Mary Cheeks president and general manager of Jamul Casino and discover the very best of San Diego.” Jamul Casino will open the doors this spring to a 16-story hotel tower The casino also will be renamed Jamul Casino Resort “We’re not just transitioning from Jamul Casino to Jamul Casino Resort – we’re building a legacy that honors our community while inviting visitors to experience the beauty and hospitality of our ancestral lands.” Guests will have access to the hotel through a climate-controlled Please fill out the form to send a message to the CDC Gaming Reports team you can send an email to the address on the footer of each page California's Jamul Casino has paid out more than 22,900 jackpots to lucky winners for a total of $37,882,023 since April 1 The property averages 200 jackpots each day and was recently named "one of the luckiest casinos in California." The closest casino to Downtown San Diego and the only San Diego casino to make Casinos.com's top five Jamul Casino offers more than 1,600 slot machines "We are very grateful for the recognition of being the luckiest casino in San Diego," said Mary Cheeks "Jamul Casino has always been known as the casino that gives players more Jamul Casino also offers its guests the Sweetwater Rewards loyalty program. With every wager players earn points that can be redeemed for free play and Tier Credits to raise their member status Sweetwater Rewards members are also eligible for daily offers and promotions including giveaways, special events, and big drawings. Anyone interested in becoming a rewards member can sign up for free at Guest Services inside the casino, and a full list of rules and benefits can be found here.  The casino’s executive team celebrated the topping-off ceremony for the property's new hotel tower earlier this month placing the final beam on July 12th along with members of Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC) and the Jamul Indian Village Tribe The brand-new, 16-story hotel tower will feature 200 rooms and "a curated collection of leisure experiences." The new tower is slated to open in the spring of 2025 CA – The Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC) a wholly-owned enterprise of the Jamul Indian Village Tribe celebrated a milestone in the construction of Jamul Casino’s brand-new 16-story hotel tower with a topping off ceremony to place the structure’s final beam including 52 spacious suites and a curated collection of leisure experiences the highly anticipated hotel is slated to open in the spring of 2025 the Jamul Casino executive team and Jamul Indian Village tribal members signed the final steel beam and Jamul Indian Village Tribal Elder Kenny Meza performed a traditional blessing of the building Adorned with the Jamul Indian Village flag the beam was then raised to the top off the tower signifying the completion of a major construction phase President & General Manager of Jamul Casino; Jamul Indian Village Tribal Council members Teresa Cousins and James Cuero; C.W Driver Companies Senior Project Manager Brandon Silveira; and JCJ Architecture Senior Project Architect Stephen Frazier thanked the crowd for their support and spoke to the hotel’s progress its importance to Jamul Indian Village and what it will offer Jamul Casino’s visitors The day concluded with a luncheon to thank the construction workers building the premier hotel “After years of conceptualizing and planning we are proud to mark this significant milestone in Jamul Casino’s history,” said Erica M Chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village and Chairwoman of the JIVDC Board “We are appreciative of our partners at C.W Driver Companies as they help bring this vision to life and we cannot wait to open the hotel doors and invite guests to experience it for themselves next year.” Originally imagined as a crystalline jewel box floating against the Jamul mountains the boutique hotel will redefine the area’s hospitality market Casino guests will be able to stay where they play accessing the state-of-the-art hotel and its offerings through a climate-controlled Among the luxurious amenities will be an approximately 4,800 sq luxury guestrooms and suites for VIP guests and an 11,000 sq California’s Jamul Casino executive team celebrated the topping-off ceremony for the property's new hotel tower 16-story hotel tower will feature 200 rooms Jamul Indian Village Tribal Elder Kenny Meza performed a traditional blessing of the building the beam was then raised to the top of the tower President and General Manager of Jamul Casino; Jamul Indian Village Tribal Council members Teresa Cousins and James Cuero; C.W Driver Companies Senior Project Manager Brandon Silveira; and JCJ Architecture Senior Project Architect Stephen Frazier thanked the crowd for their support and spoke of the hotel's progress its importance to Jamul Indian Village and what it will offer Jamul Casino's visitors The day concluded with a luncheon to thank the construction workers building the hotel  "After years of conceptualizing and planning we are proud to mark this significant milestone in Jamul Casino's history," said Erica M "We are appreciative of our partners at C.W and we cannot wait to open the hotel doors and invite guests to experience it for themselves next year." Originally imagined as "a crystalline jewel box floating against the Jamul mountains," the tribe hopes the hotel will “redefine the area's hospitality market.” Through this addition Jamul Casino seeks to provide guests the ability to stay where they play accessing the hotel and its offerings through "a climate-controlled Among the amenities will be an approximately 4,800-square-foot restaurant with views of the surrounding area A full-service spa and salon with an outdoor deck luxury guest rooms and suites for VIP guests CA – Jamul Casino has appointed Rocio Zorrilla as Hotel Director of the 16-story hotel tower set to open spring of 2025 Bringing over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry she will lead a team members through the opening process and beyond “We are delighted to welcome Rocio to the team of hospitality professionals working to bring this hotel tower to life – a dream many years in the making,” said Mary Cheeks President & General Manager of Jamul Casino “We look forward to incorporating her insights and expertise to make this new 200-room hotel tower an overwhelming success including further elevating the overall guest experience at Jamul Casino.”   Zorrilla has earned customer experience and professional relationships in a wide variety of hospitality roles including managerial positions at resorts around the world such as Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in the Dominican Republic and Ritz-Carlton Naples she served as the Senior Manager of Hotel Operations at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland Her background includes leading diverse teams and overseeing complex operational aspects at prestigious properties like Sheraton Hotel in Salt Lake City and Montage Deer Valley With a foundation in front office management Zorrilla’s primary goal will be to enhance luxury hospitality standards and ensure top-tier guest satisfaction for Jamul Casino’s expansion “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to join this team of dedicated and hard-working individuals,” said Zorrilla “I eagerly look forward to opening San Diego’s newest luxury hotel tower and curating a one-of-a-kind guest experience.” Billal Rahman is an immigration reporter based in London He specializes in immigration policy and border security He has uncovered allegations of misconduct among border agents under investigation and exposed claims of abuse at ICE-run detention centers in the U.S He joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent He has covered the British Post Office scandal and the conflict between Israel and Hamas he studied Journalism in Edinburgh and then worked for STV News before moving to London in 2022 You can contact Billal at b.rahman@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Sheriffs are patrolling routes in San Diego County after migrants who entered the country illegally attempted to board school buses In the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District border agents arrested six people after almost two-dozen attempted to board a bus carrying schoolchildren Nicole Cardinale told Fox 5 that her eight-year-old son described the encounter to her "He said these adults - they weren't kids - had backpacks on and they were trying to get on .. He said there was a lot of them," she said Superintendent of Schools for the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District told parents that school bus drivers have now been ordered not to stop if waved down by migrants "Several individuals were taken into custody without incident for being illegally present in the United States "All individuals taken into custody were transported to nearby processing centers for enrollment in removal proceedings." Texas senator Ted Cruz said on his podcast Verdict that migrants attempting to board school buses is a "profound threat to public safety." "Our families are in danger because Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, and congressional Democrats have chosen to allow violent criminals into this country," he said Cruz accused the migrants of attempting to "kidnap" buses full of schoolchildren a claim not corroborated by the CBP's statement nor the Sheriff's office "There never appeared to be any intent to take over the bus or harm anyone At no point and time did anyone other than the students enter a bus While there are several factors that might have been at play in why they wanted to get onto the bus it does not appear that any of them were criminal in nature." for the safety of students and bus drivers buses will now bypass stops where migrants are present continuing to the next scheduled stop instead "I want to emphasize again that the bus was neither stormed nor hijacked It was simply a frightening situation because it was unfamiliar to us," Bystedt said A statement from San Diego's Sheriff's Office said: "To ensure the safety of the students Sheriff's Deputies have been providing extra patrols on the school bus routes since Thursday The Sheriff's Office recognizes the concern from the community and has been working alongside the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District to provide reassurance to the families impacted by these events." deputies increased patrols along the bus route throughout the week the district reported the incidents to the U.S and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department It remains unknown at this time if the migrants thought the bus was for members of the public or belonged to an advocacy group providing aid for migrants The sheriff's office noted that it is common for volunteers and immigration advocacy groups to offer assistance in the areas of the county where the bus routes operate with some using vehicles that resemble school buses Do you have a story Newsweek should be covering Do you have any questions about this story Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all CA – Jamul Casino has appointed Tom Malloy as Vice President of Marketing Malloy joins Jamul Casino with more than 30 years of experience and will oversee all aspects of the Jamul Casino marketing identity His focus will be on the tribe’s goals of community involvement and guest expansion particularly with the addition of Jamul Casino’s highly anticipated hotel tower “All of us here at Jamul are delighted to welcome Tom as our new Vice President of Marketing,” said Mary Cheeks “His vast experience and innovative approach will bring dynamic new strategies to our marketing efforts surrounding the casino Malloy has spearheaded a variety of companies in their marketing approaches He began his career as an advertising agency executive focusing on technology and healthcare before entering the gaming industry in 1998 as Director of the Gaming Division at R&R Partners in Las Vegas Malloy has acted as an internal marketing leader for several casinos Table Mountain Casino and Potawatomi Casino Hotel Malloy most recently served as Vice President of Marketing at Gun Lake Casino in Wayland “I’m very excited to join such an esteemed and highly regarded team of operators,” said Malloy “I’m grateful to both tribal leadership and to Mary Cheeks for giving me this opportunity.”