Gavin Newsom has issued a statewide shelter-in-place order to combat the spread of the virus. Since that announcement, COVID-19 cases have been diagnosed in Santa Barbara County, and California Gov. On March 15, the tribe announced the casino would close its doors amid coronavirus pandemic concerns that gripped the Tri-County area. This closure timeframe will be constantly reassessed as new information becomes available.
As the state of California maintains its aggressive efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will extend the temporary closure of the Chumash Casino Resort, Hotel Corque, Root 246, Hadsten House, and Kitá tasting room for at least another 30 days.
