Native American

AB 2356 has been postponed. If passed it would return Tolowa Dunes State Park to the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation but still preserve public access.

Pres. Donald Trump is pressuring Redwood National and State Parks to tag tribally-centered books and material critical of American history.

Assemblymember James Ramos proposed giving Tolowa Dunes State Park, 4,300 coastal acres in Del Norte County, to the Tolowa Dee-ni Nation.

The tribes with casinos guard their gambling dominance with political clout gained from lavish contributions to political campaigns.

Celinda Gonzales of the Yurok Tribe worked to prevent suicides among Native Americans after experiencing loss in her family. She "was a friend to many," the tribe said.

Federal and state laws challenge the taking of Native American bones and cultural items. Yet too little has been returned, a curator says.

Political leaders talk about “heritage” but not “sovereignty” and see Native tribes as part of the past, not as governments operating now.

California card rooms emerged victorious in the latest battle over whether tribes should have exclusive rights to offer Las Vegas-style gambling.

California's wealthiest tribes, preparing for digital gaming, are pushing a bill to effectively ban less wealthy tribes from offering online sweepstakes games.

As lawmakers rush through thousands of bills in Sacramento and make decisions in secret, regular Californians are often silenced.