Chumash tribal members help pick up trash along Highways 246 and 154 as part of Caltrans’ Adopt-a-Highway program. (Courtesy ...

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has been named a “Clean California Community,” becoming one of 39 communities ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA YNEZ, CA, December 23, 2025 — The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians recently presented a check for $10,083 to the ...

Stand-up comedian and actor Felipe Esparza will bring his “At My Leisure” world tour to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala ...

A lucky Cache Creek Casino Resort gambler near Sacramento hit an “incredible” slot machine jackpot on a $25 bet, officials ...

One lucky gambler rang in the new year with a big win at a Northern California casino — scoring more than $140,000 on a popular slot machine. The player hit a $140,236 jackpot at Thunder Valley Casino ...

A gambler at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento hit a $105,389 jackpot on a slot machine, casino officials reported. The player won the progressive jackpot on a $12.50 bet on the 10-cent ...

A resort that has been known by two names is getting a new name for the new year. The property formerly known as JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort &Spa and by Rampart Casino will be known as The Resort at ...

Construction on the new $360 million Hollywood Casino-Aurora resort has shifted indoors as officials say the outside is nearly complete. The new location of the city’s Hollywood Casino — which is ...