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Leader of Graton Rancheria Speaks Out Further Against Proposed Koi Nation Casino and Resort Near Windsor
Greg Sarris, leader of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria that owns Graton Casino, is taking a more aggressive stance against the proposed Koi Nation gambling resort just 15 miles away on Shiloh Road. The Koi Nation with ancestral land in Clearlake is proposing a casino that would rival Graton, at least in size, and Sarris is arguing that it would be in Graton territory. Koi leaders Darin and Dino Beltran, who are brothers, say that their tribe’s history is marked by a forced diaspora, and that Koi families have lived in Sonoma County for several generations.
A Step into Brassfield Estate’s Winery Oasis
It’s a hot July afternoon. The sun is still high, ensuring the day still has hours left to be enjoyed while you cruise down Highway 20. As you weave your way along the shoreline of Clear Lake, sunlight dances on the water’s surface while waves roll onto the beachline from a passing boat. Where’s your destination? Brassfield Estate Winery, located just off High Valley Rd. Far above Clearlake Oaks and nestled against the Mendocino National Forest, your wine experience begins.
Clearlake Animal Control: ‘Blanch,’ ‘Cutie Pie’ and the dogs
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Clearlake Animal Control has dogs patiently waiting for their new forever families. The Clearlake Animal Control website lists 38 adoptable dogs. The available dogs include Blanch, a 4-year-old female Rottweiler-Labrador retriever mix with a tricolor coat. She is fully vaccinated, microchipped and spayed. Staff said Blanch...
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