Despite its unlawful termination in 1961 and the permanent loss of its aboriginal reservation lands in the Alexander Valley, the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians remains a strong tribe, dedicated to the wellbeing of its members and its commitment to the San Pablo community.
The Pala Band of Mission Indians is located in northern San Diego County, where a majority of the 918 enrolled members live on their 11,000-acre reservation, established for Cupeņo and Luiseņo Indians, who consider themselves to be one proud people - Pala.
Nomlaki Indians with countless generations of tradition in Tehama County, their 240 members are developing a strong and diverse economic community with a variety of programs for health care, social services, education and cultural protection.
The Luiseņo people of the Pauma Band were among those whose original territory spanned more than 1,500 square miles of what is now San Diego and Orange County. They are proud of their efforts to preserve and protect Luiseņo cultural traditions.
A cohesive tribe of Maidu and Miwok Indians, the Auburn Rancheria is recovering from its illegal termination in 1967 and has found a respected place in the non-Indian communities now in its aboriginal territory.
Through tribal government gaming and a broad array of tribal businesses, the enterprising Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians has re-established its tradition of healthful, peaceful self-determination, with opportunities for every member.