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California Casino Land Sale Delayed

RICHMOND, California – As reported by the KRON 4: "A Contra Costa County Superior Court judge ruled Monday that the city of Richmond would have to delay its plan to approve the sale of Point Molate to a casino developer for an anticipated $50 million.

"The City Council was scheduled to authorize the agreement with Upstream Investments at a meeting tonight, according to city officials.

"But Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge David Flinn temporarily barred the sale in response to ChevronTexaco's request for a temporary restraining order, a spokesman for Richmond Mayor Irma Anderson said this morning.

"…Upstream Investments has plans with the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians to build a Las Vegas-style casino resort, which includes a hotel, shopping center, numerous restaurants and a gaming hall on Point Molate, according to O'Hair…"

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