Many SCR employees, such as table games dealer Henry Bryant, returned to their previous jobs while others are working in different capacities until they are needed for a specific position once again. “We even reclassified some positions to bring back as many as we could, as soon as we could.”Ĭhris Solis was a valet but in preparation of the reopening he was recruited to the environmental services (EVS) department as a member of the Soboba Clean Team. “We also made every effort to get our employees back to their livelihoods as quickly as possible,” Chairman Isaiah Vivanco said. The reopening also provides much-needed revenue to fund tribal resources that are essential to its members.

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians operates the SCR and the Soboba Springs Golf Course on its tribal land, and the Tribal Council said helping the community return to recreational activities they enjoy will help everyone heal as we all try to get accustomed to a new normal. The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians made the choice to reopen on May 27 and guests seem to be happy with their decision as they flocked to the casino to enjoy gaming fun once again.

The novel COVID-19 disease left people staying home and businesses closing their doors and furloughing employees. Shortly after its first anniversary in March, the Soboba Casino Resort temporarily closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.