A slough hugs the western fence line where state Highway 37 meets Interstate Highway 80 in Vallejo. Egrets work the marsh. On the dry side, there are 160 acres of grass and survey stakes. Two modular trailers sit on the parcel: a gaming hall and a tribal office. There’s a food truck spot too. The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians calls it a “preview” casino. By year’s end, 100 Class II machines go in. A planned $700 million resort comes later.
On April 14, the Vallejo City Council voted 4-2 to approve a memorandum of understanding providing fire safety services, police, and utilities for the casino site.
