Wednesday, March 15, 2006

As reported by the Desert Dispatch: "The controversial local casino initiative is headed for the ballot.

"In San Bernardino County Superior Court Wednesday in Barstow, Judge John P. Vander Feer decided contents of a lawsuit aimed at blocking the initiative from vote were "premature" and threw the suit out.

"Â…The suit was filed by a citizens' group and the Los Coyotes tribe, who feel the initiative would jeopardize a deal made between the City of Barstow, the Los Coyotes and Big Lagoon Rancheria for a proposed dual casino-resort project.

"Â…Residents will vote on the initiative at the June 6 primary electionÂ…"