Nation | Tribe: Tejon Indian Tribe
Mettler, Kern County, CA
(661) 834-8566 (Tribal Office)
The Tejon Indian Tribe has received local, county, state and federal approval to build a $600 million casino, hotel and entertainment center on 306 acres of farmland located 15 miles south of Bakersfield near Mettler, California. The location is near California State Routes 99 and 66.
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In June 2019 the Tejon Indian Tribe signed an agreement with Hard Rock International to develop and manage a new Hard Rock hotel and casino on Tejon reservation land south of Bakersfield. Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Tejon Indian casino project has been federally approved under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon will include a casino, hotel with spa and fitness center, 13 restaurants and bars, conference and meeting space and Hard Rock Live concert venue.
Tejon Indians Win Final Approval for Hard Rock Casino!
November 23, 2022 -
There is tremendously great news for the Tejon Indian Tribe! The federal government has granted final approval for the Tejon Tribe to proceed with building the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon.
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Hard Rock Tejon Awaits Final Approval
September 30, 2022 -
The final approval to build the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Kern County will come from the U.S. Department of Interior. The Tejon Indian Tribe is now waiting for that decision. Local, county and state govern
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Tejon casino's gaming compact ratified by California legislature
September 5, 2022 -
The California legislature has ratified a gaming compact between the state and the Tejon Indian Tribe. The tribe has partnered with Hard Rock Casinos to build a $600 million casino and hotel
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Hard Rock Casino near Bakersfield gets final approval
June 19, 2022 -
The Tejon Indian Tribe has received final approval from Gov. Newsom to build a $600 million Hard Rock casino resort near Bakersfield in
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon moves forward
July 21, 2021 -
The Tejon Indian Tribe has announced the companies that will design and build the new Hard Rock Casino Tejon south of Bakersfield. CThe Tejon project will create more than 1,000 construction jobs
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The project site is bordered by Wild Flower Street, South Sabodan Street, Valpredo Avenue and an unamed westside road.
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SUMMARY: Key features in the plan for a tribal casino in Kern County
$600 million construction project
Project Site is 306 acres near Mettler, CA
Casino will have 147,000-166,000 square feet
Hotel will have 300-400 rooms with 177,500-226,000 square feet
Rock Spa® and fitness facility at the hotel
13 restaurants and bars will be constructed in 56,700-73,300 square feet of space
Hard Rock Live® will be a concert venue
Entertainment and Retail Space will be 33,000-38,000 square feet
Conference and Meeting Rooms will be 32,000-53,000 square feet, the largest available in Kern County
Parking will have 3,600-4,500 spaces
RV Parking will be up to 22 acres
Open space will be used for organic farming, tribal headquarters, a community park and housing for tribal members.
The Tejon Indian Tribe become a federally-recognized tribe in January 2012.
2015
On August 3, 2015 the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) issued a Notice of Intent that it was processing an application from the Tejon Indian Tribe to transfer Tejon Indian land into federal trust for a proposed casino project. [Source: Federal Register]
An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was initiated by the BIA in August 2015 that required a Scoping Report followed by a Draft EIS and a Final EIS. [Source: EIS]
2019
The Scoping Report was completed February 22, 2019. The Draft EIS is scheduled for completion in late 2019 and will be open for public comments.
On June 4, 2019 the Tejon Indian Tribe announced it has partnered with Hard Rock International for help developing and managing the project. For further information, see our news article below.
2020
After a five-year process, the final draft of an environmental impact statement was completed in October 2020.
2021
Federal approval for the casino project was granted on Jan. 8, 2021.
2022
Final approval was granted by the state on June 13, 2022 when Gov. Newsom signed a state-tribe gaming compact with the Tejon Indian Tribe authorizing up to 3,000 slot machines.
In Nov. 2022 the U.S. Department of Interior granted final approval for the land and also approved the gaming compact. The next step is to transfer the 320-acres site into federal trust and then schedule a groundbreaking date for construction.
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Slot machines - up to 3,000 slot machines are authorized by the tribe-state gaming compact
Tables games will include blackjack, Asian table games, poker, and more TBA.
Additional gaming details will be announced at a future date.
13 restaurants and bars are planned
Additional details to be announced
Hard Rock Live® is a planned concert venue
Planned venues will provide a local entertainment attraction.
400 guest rooms and suites
Rock Spa® & Salon, Body Rock Fitness Center, Pool
Additional details to be announced
An RV park will be built on 22 adjacent acres.
November 23, 2022
There is tremendously great news for the Tejon Indian Tribe! The federal government has granted final approval for the Tejon Tribe to proceed with building the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon.
The U.S. Department of the Interior agreed this week to transfer 320 acres of land near highways 99 and 166 into federal trust for the tribe. The federal trust grants tribal sovereignty over the land and allows for casino gaming and construction of new housing for tribal members.
A press release from the tribe said:
"The Tejon Tribe now has a homeland where its citizens can work and live together and collectively ensure a safe and economic environment for all."
- Octavio Escobedo III, Tejon Chairman
The U.S. Department of the Interior also announced approval of the state-tribe gaming compact signed by Gov. Newsom and ratified by the Assembly last August. The compact authorizes Class III gaming, which includes Vegas-style slot machines and table games.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon project has previously been approved by state, county and local governments.
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Sptember 30, 2022
The final approval to build the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Kern County will come from the U.S. Department of Interior. The Tejon Indian Tribe is now waiting for that decision. Local, county and state governments have all reviewed the project and granted approvals.
The Interior Department is currently reviewing a tribal gaming compact signed by Gov. Newsom and ratified by the state legislature. The department has 45 days to complete the review and determine if the compact complies with the Indian Gaming Regulation Act. The department will approve or reject the compact, or it will let the 45-day deadline pass without comment, which is effectively an approval.
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September 5, 2022
The California legislature has ratified a gaming compact between the state and the Tejon Indian Tribe. The tribe has partnered with Hard Rock Casinos to build a $600 million casino and hotel south of Bakersfield. The compact authorizes Vegas-style slot machines and table games.
The Assembly voted in favor on Aug. 30 and the Senate follow with a unanimous vote on Aug. 31. The gaming compact is now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for signature. After signing, the U.S. Department of Interior will have 45 days to review the agreement and grant final approval.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon will be located off Interstate 5 at Highway 166 and feature a casino with 3,000 slot machines, an 11-story hotel with 400 rooms and a Rock Spa, 13 restaurants and bars, Hard Rock Live concert venue, and a conference center.
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June 19, 2022
The Tejon Indian Tribe has received final approval from Gov. Newsom to build a $600 million Hard Rock casino resort near Bakersfield in Kern County. The Governor signed a state-tribe gaming compact on Monday authorizing up to 3,000 slot machines and Vegas-style table games.
[No Ads]Tejon tribe gets green light on casino resort project - Courtesy of KGET News, Jun 14, 2022. Available from YouTube
All regulatory federal, state, and county approvals have now been granted to the Tejon Indian Tribe for building the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon. An announcement about the construction schedule is expected soon. Construction is expected to take 18-24 months to complete.
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July 21, 2021
The Tejon Indian Tribe has announced the companies that will design and build the new Hard Rock Casino Tejon south of Bakersfield.
PENTA Building Group is the general contractor.
Klai Juba Wald is the architect of record for building permits.
Friedmutter Group Architecture & Interior Design Studios is the design architect and interior designer.
Tejon tribe selects contractors for upcoming Hard Rock Hotel & Casino project - Courtesy of KGET News, Jul 19, 2021. Available from YouTube
Tejon Chairman Escobedo said in a statement Monday: "The architectural and design team has designed some of the most beautiful and iconic projects in the hospitality industry and we look forward to working with them to fulfill our Tribe's vision of a complete entertainment facility."
Construction of the Hard Rock Casino is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs. When finished, the Hard Rock Tejon is expected to employ 2,000 workers.
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January 24, 2021
The Tejon Indian Tribe received federal approval on Jan. 8 to build a Hard Rock Casino 15 miles south of Bakersfield, CA. The plan includes a 166,500-square foot gaming floor, a 400-room hotel, event center, restaurants and an RV park.
[No Ads]US Dept. of Interior approves construction for proposed Hard Rock Casino - Courtesy of KGET News, Jan 21, 2021. Available from YouTube
The casino will be a partnership between the Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Approval for the casino was issued in a letter from Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney dated January 8, 2021.
Gov. Gavin Newsom must now agree with the plan. If he does, the U.S. Department of Interior will take the tribe's 166 acres of land into federal trust allowing the casino to go forward.
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October 28, 2020
After a five-year review the U.S. Department of Interior will soon decide whether to approve a casino application from the Tejon Indian Tribe to build a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino south of Bakersfield, California. The decision is expected within 3-4 weeks.
The Tejon Tribe is proposing a $600 million casino with a 400-room hotel, Rock Spa and fitness center, 13 restaurants, a Hard Rock Live entertainment venue, convention space, retail space and an RV park.
If the application is approved, the federal government will transfer the casino land into federal trust for the tribe. This removes the land from state regulations and places it under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Indian Gaming Regulation.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has 30 days to decide whether the casino may proceed.
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July 13, 2020
Tejon Indian Tribe has reached a major milestone in its efforts to build a $600 million Indian gaming casino and hotel south of Bakersfield, California.
Last Wednesday the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs held a public hearing to discuss a recently drafted Enviromental Impact Study on the 306-acre site for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tejon project. The environmental study began in 2015 and a draft report was completed last month. That report found little environmental impact will be created by construction of the project.
During the meeting the BIA sought public comments on the draft report. Many Kern County government officials and business leaders addressed the meeting and voiced their strong support for the casino. Their comments will be important and considered in final environmental impact statement.
"Today is important because it is a step toward reestablishing a tribal homeland for the Tejon Indian Tribe," said Tejon Tribe Chairman Octavio Escobedo.
Kern Economic Development Corp. President and CEO. Richard Chapman, made this comment:
"This is really a game changer. We've all heard about the $600 million impact of the project, but that does not count the future, new money coming into our economy. This is going to create much needed economic parity."
The tribe is seeking federal approval of the project to operate the casino under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. If the final environmental impact statement is approved, the Bureau of Indian Affairs will prepare to transfer the 306-acre site into federal trust for the Tejon Indian Tribe. The land-to-trust transfer grants sovereignty to the tribe and allows casino gaming under the regulation of the National Indian Gaming Commission.
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July 24, 2019
In a 4-0 vote the Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a $218 million deal yesterday with the Tejon Indian Tribe to provide public safety services a proposed casino south of Bakersfield. The tribe would pay the county $218 million over 20 years for law enforcement, fire protection and other safety services .
The board's approval is an important milestone for the Tejon Indian Tribe in its progress towards winning federal approval to construct a casino on its reservation.
Tejon Tribe Chairman Octavio Escobedo was pleased with the 4-0 vote and said, "This is a truly historic day for the Tejon people. Everyone shares a vision of homeownership. This is our vision for a homeland."
The Tejon casino will be branded and managed by Hard Rock International. It will be a 165,500-square-foot casino with a 400-room hotel and include 13 restaurants and a concert venue.
The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs is currently drafting an environment impact study. It will be presented to the U.S. Interior Department next year for a decision on whether or not the Hard Rock Tejon project should proceed.
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Tejon Indians and Kern County Seek Casino AgreementJuly 19, 2019
The Tejon Indians have been negotiating an agreement with Kern County Administrative Office for compensating the county for police and fire services needed at the proposed Hard Rock Hotel & Casino south of Bakerfield.
[No Ads]Kern County to propose $220 million agreement with Tejon Indian Tribe for hotel, casino - Courtesy of 23 ABC News | KERO-TV, . Available from YouTube
The Kern County Board of Supervisors will vote on the proposal during their July 23 session.
The plan includes a new sheriff and fire substation near the casino site, 13 new sheriff employees, 9 new fire employees and a gambling treatment program.
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June 4, 2019
In a press release today the Tejon Indian Tribe announced their signing with Hard Rock International to develop and manage their casino project south of Bakersfield. Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
The newly branded project is now the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon.
The plans call for $600 million to construct a Native American casino and hotel on a 306-acre parcel of farmland on the north side of Highway 166 between I-5 and Highway 99.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon will include 13 restaurants and bars, a concert venue named Hard Rock Live, a Rock Spa and fitness center, the largest conference center in Kern County.
The timetable to the opening date is unknown. The next step toward federal approval will be completion of an environmental impact study later this year followed by a period for public review and comments. The results of that will determine if the Bureau of Indian Affairs gives a green light to proceed with the project.
Additional information about the partnership with Hard Rock International is available here in the Press Release issued by the Tejon Indian Tribe, June 4, 2019.
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June 2, 2015
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Hard Rock Casino Tejon receives Federal approval
January 24, 2021 -
The Tejon Indian Tribe received federal approval on Jan. 8 to build a Hard Rock Casino located 15 miles south of Bakersfield, CA. The plan includes a casino, hotel, event center, restaurants, RV park
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Proposed Hard Rock Casino near Bakersfield awaits federal decision
October 28, 2020 -
After a five-year review the U.S. Dept. of Interior will soon decide whether to approve a casino application from the Tejon Indian Tribe to build a Hard Rock Casino south of Bakersfield
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Proposed Hard Rock Casino Tejon moves forward
July 13, 2020 -
Tejon Indian Tribe has reached a major milestone in its efforts to build a $600 million Indian gaming casino and hotel south of Bakersfield, California. Last Wednesday the BIA held a public hearing on a drafted
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Tejon's Hard Rock Casino proposal wins Kern County support
July 24, 2019 -
The Kern County Board of Supervisors has approved a $218 million agreement to provide public safety services to the Hard Rock Casino proposed
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Tejon Indians and Kern County Seek Casino Agreement
July 19, 2019 -
Kern County and the Tejon Indians have been negotiating a 20-year services agreement for the proposed Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Bakersfield. It includes police, fire,
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Hard Rock Tejon Casino Project near Bakersfield
June 4, 2019 -
The Tejon Indian Tribe announced today it is partnering with Hard Rock International to develop and manage its casino hotel project south of Bakersfield.
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Tejon Indian Tribe Announces Plans to Build Casino
June 2, 2015 -
The Tejon Tribe announced plans to build a casino near Mettler, CA about 25 miles south of Bakersfield. The location is 306 acres of farmland between Interstate 5 and Highway 99.
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