Jacob said that since 2014, about 50 collisions have occurred along Highway 94 near the venue. Hollywood Casino is expected to add 9,000 daily car and truck trips to the area, a 50 percent jump. Hollywood Casino Jamul – San Diego opened on October 10, 2016. The casino includes a three-story gaming and entertainment facility of approximately 200,000 square feet, featuring over 1,700 slot machines, 40 live table games, multiple restaurants, bars and lounges and an enclosed below grade parking structure with approximately 1,800 spaces. Last Saturday we took our first trip to San Diego's newest casino, the Hollywood Casino in Jamul. The casino is pretty much in the middle of nowhere, which made the impressive structure stand out even more. Here's a small portion of their gaming floor. Inside the Jamul Casino east of San Diego Built for over $400 million dollars, the casino opened on October 10th, 2016 as the 'Hollywood Casino Jamul,' but has since been rebranded as just the Jamul Casino. Located just 20 miles east of downtown San Diego, it would typically take you anywhere from 25 minutes to 45 minutes to drive.
Location in San Diego County and the state of California | |
Location within San Diego County Location within California Location within the United States | |
Coordinates: 32°43′36″N116°52′56″W / 32.72667°N 116.88222°WCoordinates: 32°43′36″N116°52′56″W / 32.72667°N 116.88222°W | |
Country | United States |
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State | California |
County | San Diego |
Area | |
• Total | 16.833 sq mi (43.598 km2) |
• Land | 16.583 sq mi (42.951 km2) |
• Water | 0.250 sq mi (0.647 km2) 1.49% |
Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 6,163 |
• Density | 370/sq mi (140/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP code | 91935 |
Area code | 619 |
FIPS code | 06-37120 |
GNIS feature ID | 1652730 |
Jamul/hɑːˈmuːl/ (: meaning 'foam or lather')[2] is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California. Jamul had a population of 6,163 at the 2010 census.
Jamul suffered from the Valley Fire, one of the 2020 California wildfires.[3][4]
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau Jamul is located at 32°43′36″N116°52′56″W / 32.726557°N 116.882336°W.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Jamul census-designated place (CDP) has a total area of 16.8 square miles (44 km2). 16.6 square miles (43 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (1.49%) is water.
Demographics[edit]
Historical population | ||
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Census | Pop. | %± |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
2010[edit]
At the 2010 census Jamul had a population of 6,163. The population density was 366.1 people per square mile (141.4/km2). The racial makeup of Jamul was 5,300 (86.0%) White, 127 (2.1%) African American, 28 (0.5%) Native American, 146 (2.4%) Asian, 10 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 294 (4.8%) from other races, and 258 (4.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,188 persons (19.3%).[7]
The census reported that 6,105 people (99.1% of the population) lived in households, 18 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 40 (0.6%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,906 households, 727 (38.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,409 (73.9%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 136 (7.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 101 (5.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 68 (3.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 28 (1.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 187 households (9.8%) were one person and 84 (4.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.20. There were 1,646 families (86.4% of households); the average family size was 3.38.
The age distribution was 1,396 people (22.7%) under the age of 18, 585 people (9.5%) aged 18 to 24, 1,161 people (18.8%) aged 25 to 44, 2,198 people (35.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 823 people (13.4%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 44.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.
There were 1,974 housing units at an average density of 117.3 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,692 (88.8%) were owner-occupied and 214 (11.2%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.7%. 5,404 people (87.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 701 people (11.4%) lived in rental housing units.
2000[edit]
At the 2000 census there were 5,920 people, 1,762 households, and 1,541 families in the CDP. The population density was 359.9 inhabitants per square mile (138.9/km2). There were 1,789 housing units at an average density of 108.8 per square mile (42.0/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.37% White, 2.13% African American, 0.39% Native American, 3.07% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 3.63% from other races, and 4.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.77%.[8]
Of the 1,762 households 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 8.5% of households were one person and 3.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.30 and the average family size was 3.48.
The age distribution was 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.
The median household income was $87,309 and the median family income was $89,550. Males had a median income of $60,808 versus $40,568 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $32,450. About 5.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
Casino Controversy[edit]
In 1999, the Tipai Band of Kumeyaay Indians, with 64 members living on 6 acres (24,000 m2) of sovereign land in the Jamul area designated the 'Jamul Indian Village,' announced their intent to develop a new hotel and casino.
There was some opposition. The chief concern was the increased traffic on the main road through the town, Highway 94. The location was such that all the traffic to and from the proposed casino would likely pass through the middle of the town.
In spite of the opposition, the tribe went ahead with the casino. Penn National Gaming became the developer, lender and manager of a $400 million Hollywood Casino in collaboration with the Jamul Indian Village. Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego opened on October 10, 2016. The casino included a three-story gaming and entertainment facility of approximately 200,000 square feet, featuring over 1,700 slot machines, 40 live table games, multiple restaurants, bars and lounges and an enclosed below-grade parking structure with approximately 1,800 spaces.[9]
Politics[edit]
In the California State Senate, Jamul is located in California's 40th State Senate district, represented by Democrat Ben Hueso of San Diego.In the California State Assembly, Jamul is in the 71st Assembly District, represented by RepublicanRandy Voepel.[10]
In the United States House of Representatives, Jamul is in California's 50th congressional district, seat currently vacant[11] and California's 51st congressional district, represented by DemocratJuan Vargas.
References[edit]
- ^'2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California'. United States Census Bureau.
- ^Fetzer, Leland (2005). San Diego County Place Names A to Z. San Diego: Sunbelt Publications. p. 69.
Kumeyaay hemull 'foam, lather' Margaret Langdon in Gudde 182. [Gudde, Erwin G. California Placed Names. ed. by William Bright (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1998)]
- ^''Just run' | East San Diego County families lose homes to Valley Fire'. cbs8.com. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ^'Son's Urn, 5 Cats Lost as Valley Fire Destroys Jamul Couple's Home'. NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ^'US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990'. United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^'Census of Population and Housing'. Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^'2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Jamul CDP'. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^'U.S. Census website'. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^'About Jamul Casino'. Hollywood Casino Jamul. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^'Statewide Database'. UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ^'California's 50th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map'. Civic Impulse, LLC.
External links[edit]
Jamul Casino | |
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Address | 14145 Campo Road Jamul, California 91935 |
Opening date | October 2016 |
Notable restaurants | Prime Cut, Loft 94, Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub |
Owner | Jamul Indian Village |
Website | http://www.jamulcasinosd.com |
The Jamul Casino is a Native American gambling enterprise run by the Jamul Indian Village on their 6-acre reservation in Jamul, California.
It was formerly the Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego. The president and general manager is Mary Cheeks.[1][2]
The casino has 1,700 slot machines and 40 table games.[3] It is located 20 miles east of downtown San Diego.
History[edit]
In 1999, the Tipai Band of Kumeyaay Indians, with 64 members living on 6 acres (24,000 m2) of sovereign land in the Jamul area designated the 'Jamul Indian Village,' announced their intent to develop a new hotel and casino. The original plan, which required the US government to annex 81 acres (330,000 m2) of surrounding land to complete the project, met with strong opposition from local residents. After the annexation effort was denied, the casino plan was revised to fit the 6-acre (24,000 m2) reservation grounds. Despite continuing opposition from townspeople, a ceremonial groundbreaking took place on December 10, 2005.
Jamul Casino
The $200 million project was financed by Lakes Entertainment of Minnesota. The casino's original concept was to be developed according to the State of California's gambling compact. Proponents emphasize increased revenue for the state and the tribe, as well as 2,000 new jobs for all members of the community, while opponents fear strain on its police and fire services, a major impact on the local water supply, and argue that a 15-story building would permanently change the town's character. The chief concern is the increased traffic on the main road through the town, Highway 94. The proposed casino location is such that all the traffic to and from would likely pass through the middle of the town.
On February 7, 2003, the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs held a meeting to discuss the environmental impact report produced by the Jamul Indian Tribe in support of the casino project. Hundreds of Jamul residents showed up to express almost unanimous opposition to the casino.
On September 13, 2006, casino organizers held a meeting[4] with the townspeople on site to address their concerns. The casino plan was further clarified, with an artist's conception of the proposed six-story casino and 12-story hotel complex on display. A court reporter was on hand to receive comments for or against the proposal, and of the 40 who did so, three were in favor. Most of the negative comments were in regard to increased traffic on California State Route 94, which narrows to a two-lane road at the proposed site of casino.
On March 10, 2007, the tribe evicted three residents (not tribal members) who had been living on the Indian Village land but who opposed the casino: Karen Toggery and her son and Walter Rosales. Locals gathered to protest the evictions. The Tribe hired a local security company and 'deputized' them as 'Jamul Tribal Police.' These guards then utilized pepper spray and metal batons on some of the protestors who trespassed onto Tribal property and refused to leave. Tribal chairman Leon Acebedo signed an agreement witnessed by local Board of Supervisors member Dianne Jacob that stipulated that the homes of the evicted would not be destroyed for at least seven days. Their homes were demolished two days later, leading to considerable controversy in the community. An unrelated statement was released that same day stating that the tribal leaders no longer wished to negotiate with the state regarding the casino and were planning a casino with Class II games only,[5] which do not include slot machines, as casinos with only Class II games are not governed by compacts with the State of California.
On October 1, 2008, the tribe sued Caltrans[6] after months of unsuccessful negotiations. The tribe claimed their sovereignty gives them the right to use the land that they see fit. Caltrans maintained that they represent the public's safety and that they would not approve the permits to put a stoplight in the middle of State Route 94 unless more environmental impact studies (EIR) were performed. The tribe continued to maintain that Caltrans' preferred, safe alternative of building a driveway off a side road, Melody Lane, was 'improper meddling by the state'. In the article cited above, a member of the tribe's Executive Council, Carlene Chamberlain, stated 'The Minnesota company backing the casino, Lakes Entertainment, can't get funding for design and construction until it's clear that gamblers will be able to get to the slot machines.'
During Lakes Entertainment's review of their 2008 results on March 12, 2009,[7] they indicated that the Jamul Indian Tribe and Caltrans' had reached an understanding and that the Jamul Indian Tribe had agreed to create an EIR for the revised project. Lakes indicated also that the project would be re-evaluated in light of the financial environment and would be monitored closely. Although Lakes did say they would not abandon the project completely, they reduced the 'fair market value' of the project by 80%. In addition, Lakes revised their estimate of when the project could be completed to 2014.
On March 13, 2012 Lakes Entertainment cancelled their development contract with the Jamul Indian Tribe. Immediately following that, the tribe announced plans to work with the community to design a smaller facility that addressed many of the Jamul resident's concerns.[8] Finding a new partner for this development was made more difficult because of the $57 million the tribe owed Lakes from the previous development as well as the fact that the tribe only had authorization to run a Class II gaming facility from the government, having turned down the terms and conditions of a Class III gaming facility from the state.
Penn National Gaming became the developer, lender and manager of the $400 million Hollywood Casino in collaboration with the Jamul Indian Village. Hollywood Casino Jamul – San Diego opened on October 10, 2016. The casino includes a three-story gaming and entertainment facility of approximately 200,000 square feet, featuring over 1,700 slot machines, 40 live table games, multiple restaurants, bars and lounges and an enclosed below grade parking structure with approximately 1,800 spaces.[9]
In May 2018, the Penn National Gaming Corp., which owns the Hollywood casinos chain of 27 gambling properties, deflagged the casino and handed over management of it to the Jamul Indian Village Development Corp.[10]
References[edit]
- ^Parente, Michele. 'Hollywood rebrands as Jamul Casino'. Sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^Concepcion, Mariel. 'Hollywood Casino Renamed Jamul Casino'. www.sdbj.com. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^Parente, Michele. 'Here's the deal at the San Diego-area's 10 casinos'. Sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^Barfield, Chet. 'Casino plan gets neighborly criticism'. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2012-09-29.
- ^Acebedo, Lee (22 March 2007). 'Broken promises aside, tribe will proceed'. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05.
- ^Soto, Onell R. 'Jamul tribe sues, claims Caltrans is meddling'. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
- ^'Lakes Entertainment Announces Q4 Results and Full 2008'. hotelexecutive.com.
- ^Rice, Dave (14 March 2012). 'Jamul Indians Cut Developer Ties, Revive Casino Plans'. www.sandiegoreader.com.
- ^'About Hollywood Casino Jamul'. Hollywood Casino Jamul. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^Graham, Marty (20 June 2018). 'Jamul tribe denies casino imploding'. www.sandiegoreader.com.
Politics[edit]
In the California State Senate, Jamul is located in California's 40th State Senate district, represented by Democrat Ben Hueso of San Diego.In the California State Assembly, Jamul is in the 71st Assembly District, represented by RepublicanRandy Voepel.[10]
In the United States House of Representatives, Jamul is in California's 50th congressional district, seat currently vacant[11] and California's 51st congressional district, represented by DemocratJuan Vargas.
References[edit]
- ^'2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California'. United States Census Bureau.
- ^Fetzer, Leland (2005). San Diego County Place Names A to Z. San Diego: Sunbelt Publications. p. 69.
Kumeyaay hemull 'foam, lather' Margaret Langdon in Gudde 182. [Gudde, Erwin G. California Placed Names. ed. by William Bright (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1998)]
- ^''Just run' | East San Diego County families lose homes to Valley Fire'. cbs8.com. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ^'Son's Urn, 5 Cats Lost as Valley Fire Destroys Jamul Couple's Home'. NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ^'US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990'. United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^'Census of Population and Housing'. Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^'2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Jamul CDP'. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^'U.S. Census website'. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^'About Jamul Casino'. Hollywood Casino Jamul. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^'Statewide Database'. UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ^'California's 50th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map'. Civic Impulse, LLC.
External links[edit]
Jamul Casino | |
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Address | 14145 Campo Road Jamul, California 91935 |
Opening date | October 2016 |
Notable restaurants | Prime Cut, Loft 94, Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub |
Owner | Jamul Indian Village |
Website | http://www.jamulcasinosd.com |
The Jamul Casino is a Native American gambling enterprise run by the Jamul Indian Village on their 6-acre reservation in Jamul, California.
It was formerly the Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego. The president and general manager is Mary Cheeks.[1][2]
The casino has 1,700 slot machines and 40 table games.[3] It is located 20 miles east of downtown San Diego.
History[edit]
In 1999, the Tipai Band of Kumeyaay Indians, with 64 members living on 6 acres (24,000 m2) of sovereign land in the Jamul area designated the 'Jamul Indian Village,' announced their intent to develop a new hotel and casino. The original plan, which required the US government to annex 81 acres (330,000 m2) of surrounding land to complete the project, met with strong opposition from local residents. After the annexation effort was denied, the casino plan was revised to fit the 6-acre (24,000 m2) reservation grounds. Despite continuing opposition from townspeople, a ceremonial groundbreaking took place on December 10, 2005.
Jamul Casino
The $200 million project was financed by Lakes Entertainment of Minnesota. The casino's original concept was to be developed according to the State of California's gambling compact. Proponents emphasize increased revenue for the state and the tribe, as well as 2,000 new jobs for all members of the community, while opponents fear strain on its police and fire services, a major impact on the local water supply, and argue that a 15-story building would permanently change the town's character. The chief concern is the increased traffic on the main road through the town, Highway 94. The proposed casino location is such that all the traffic to and from would likely pass through the middle of the town.
On February 7, 2003, the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs held a meeting to discuss the environmental impact report produced by the Jamul Indian Tribe in support of the casino project. Hundreds of Jamul residents showed up to express almost unanimous opposition to the casino.
On September 13, 2006, casino organizers held a meeting[4] with the townspeople on site to address their concerns. The casino plan was further clarified, with an artist's conception of the proposed six-story casino and 12-story hotel complex on display. A court reporter was on hand to receive comments for or against the proposal, and of the 40 who did so, three were in favor. Most of the negative comments were in regard to increased traffic on California State Route 94, which narrows to a two-lane road at the proposed site of casino.
On March 10, 2007, the tribe evicted three residents (not tribal members) who had been living on the Indian Village land but who opposed the casino: Karen Toggery and her son and Walter Rosales. Locals gathered to protest the evictions. The Tribe hired a local security company and 'deputized' them as 'Jamul Tribal Police.' These guards then utilized pepper spray and metal batons on some of the protestors who trespassed onto Tribal property and refused to leave. Tribal chairman Leon Acebedo signed an agreement witnessed by local Board of Supervisors member Dianne Jacob that stipulated that the homes of the evicted would not be destroyed for at least seven days. Their homes were demolished two days later, leading to considerable controversy in the community. An unrelated statement was released that same day stating that the tribal leaders no longer wished to negotiate with the state regarding the casino and were planning a casino with Class II games only,[5] which do not include slot machines, as casinos with only Class II games are not governed by compacts with the State of California.
On October 1, 2008, the tribe sued Caltrans[6] after months of unsuccessful negotiations. The tribe claimed their sovereignty gives them the right to use the land that they see fit. Caltrans maintained that they represent the public's safety and that they would not approve the permits to put a stoplight in the middle of State Route 94 unless more environmental impact studies (EIR) were performed. The tribe continued to maintain that Caltrans' preferred, safe alternative of building a driveway off a side road, Melody Lane, was 'improper meddling by the state'. In the article cited above, a member of the tribe's Executive Council, Carlene Chamberlain, stated 'The Minnesota company backing the casino, Lakes Entertainment, can't get funding for design and construction until it's clear that gamblers will be able to get to the slot machines.'
During Lakes Entertainment's review of their 2008 results on March 12, 2009,[7] they indicated that the Jamul Indian Tribe and Caltrans' had reached an understanding and that the Jamul Indian Tribe had agreed to create an EIR for the revised project. Lakes indicated also that the project would be re-evaluated in light of the financial environment and would be monitored closely. Although Lakes did say they would not abandon the project completely, they reduced the 'fair market value' of the project by 80%. In addition, Lakes revised their estimate of when the project could be completed to 2014.
On March 13, 2012 Lakes Entertainment cancelled their development contract with the Jamul Indian Tribe. Immediately following that, the tribe announced plans to work with the community to design a smaller facility that addressed many of the Jamul resident's concerns.[8] Finding a new partner for this development was made more difficult because of the $57 million the tribe owed Lakes from the previous development as well as the fact that the tribe only had authorization to run a Class II gaming facility from the government, having turned down the terms and conditions of a Class III gaming facility from the state.
Penn National Gaming became the developer, lender and manager of the $400 million Hollywood Casino in collaboration with the Jamul Indian Village. Hollywood Casino Jamul – San Diego opened on October 10, 2016. The casino includes a three-story gaming and entertainment facility of approximately 200,000 square feet, featuring over 1,700 slot machines, 40 live table games, multiple restaurants, bars and lounges and an enclosed below grade parking structure with approximately 1,800 spaces.[9]
In May 2018, the Penn National Gaming Corp., which owns the Hollywood casinos chain of 27 gambling properties, deflagged the casino and handed over management of it to the Jamul Indian Village Development Corp.[10]
References[edit]
- ^Parente, Michele. 'Hollywood rebrands as Jamul Casino'. Sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^Concepcion, Mariel. 'Hollywood Casino Renamed Jamul Casino'. www.sdbj.com. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^Parente, Michele. 'Here's the deal at the San Diego-area's 10 casinos'. Sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^Barfield, Chet. 'Casino plan gets neighborly criticism'. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2012-09-29.
- ^Acebedo, Lee (22 March 2007). 'Broken promises aside, tribe will proceed'. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05.
- ^Soto, Onell R. 'Jamul tribe sues, claims Caltrans is meddling'. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
- ^'Lakes Entertainment Announces Q4 Results and Full 2008'. hotelexecutive.com.
- ^Rice, Dave (14 March 2012). 'Jamul Indians Cut Developer Ties, Revive Casino Plans'. www.sandiegoreader.com.
- ^'About Hollywood Casino Jamul'. Hollywood Casino Jamul. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^Graham, Marty (20 June 2018). 'Jamul tribe denies casino imploding'. www.sandiegoreader.com.
Hollywood Casino Jamul Near San Diego Gaslamp
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Coordinates: 32°42′10″N116°52′15″W / 32.702778°N 116.870833°W