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Miwoks in Talks with Los Banos

HOLLISTER, California – As reported by the Gilroy Dispatch: "The California Valley Miwok tribe is already in discussions with local officials in Los Banos, where casino Project Manager Gary Ramos said the tribe's investors had been looking even before announcing plans to scrap a hotel and casino near Hollister.

"In a press release issued Thursday, Ramos said the tribe felt unwelcome in San Benito County due to the board of supervisors' willingness to 'take any action, ethical or not' to keep the casino out. Instead, Ramos said, they'd be looking for a more friendly and welcoming environment. And he said Friday Los Banos is one location that might fit the bill.

"…Ramos' complaints about the hostility towards the project stem from the county board of supervisors' February resolution opposing the casino, which he believes was approved prematurely and without all the facts…"

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