North Fork tribe continues California casino construction after court setback
The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California says it will continue building its planned casino near Madera after the California Supreme Court declined to review a lower court ruling against the project. The tribe maintains that federal approvals govern the development; it still intends to open this year, although further legal challenges could affect the timeline.
The state court ruling leaves the casino’s legal status contested while construction continues and its planned opening remains uncertain.