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Will Gambling Solve California's Problems? - 2004-02-08
With the fiscal complications of America's biggest state hanging over Arnold Schwarzenegger like a Hollywood steadi-cam, the governor's pledge to emerge as a revenue "collectinator" is facing key resistance.
At issue: Bargaining of the "fair share" for the state's 104 Indian tribes to pay the state in gambling profits, and whether nontribal businesses such as racetracks should be permitted to run slot machines.
Last month, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians proposed a measure to permit unlimited expansion of Indian casinos, blackjack, poker, slots, and other Las Vegas style gambling.
Read the full story at Christian Science Monitor

Coyote Valley police chief demonstrates over firing - 2004-02-08
The Coyote Valley tribe's former police chief, Shawn Normington, is heading where others have unsuccessfully gone before. He's challenging his firing by Coyote Valley Tribal Chairwoman Priscilla Hunter.

In the past, other former Coyote Valley tribal workers have attempted to fight their terminations. In 1998, 10 former Shodakai Casino workers filed a lawsuit declaring wrongful termination, discrimination, defamation and infliction of emotional pain, among other issues.
Read the full story at Ukiah Daily Journal