Yocha Dehe lawsuit challenges Vallejo approvals tied to temporary casino project

The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation has taken legal action against the Vallejo City Council and the City of Vallejo over approvals connected to a proposed temporary casino backed by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians. Court filings challenge the city’s approval of an encroachment permit and a memorandum of understanding tied to the planned facility. According to the complaint, Vallejo failed to follow requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, and the Cortese-Knox-Hertzbe