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California battle heats up

"On one side are a union and a racetrack owner asking people to sign petitions that would undo Indian gambling deals. On the other are Southern California tribes hoping to thwart them by persuading people not to sign -- or to withdraw their names.

"The unusual duel could trigger sidewalk confrontations, cause headaches for election officials and heighten tensions as the tribes fight to keep deals worth billions of dollars.

"...Jacob Mejia, spokesman for the four tribes, said, 'We're not looking for confrontation, we're just looking to inform the voters of California. . . . People should have the option to withdraw their names.'

"The union and the racetrack company are trying to torpedo agreements that four tribes in Riverside and San Diego counties signed with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last year..."

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