Serving on its board of directors at the time of the groundbreaking were Chairwoman Becky Flores, Vice Chairman Lakshman Koka, Secretary/Treasurer Lori Van Arsdale and Directors Michael Castello and Sasha Pachito.Ĭastello served as master of ceremonies for the 30-minute ceremony, welcoming everyone who was there to witness “this historical moment.” He introduced Soboba’s Monica Herrera who gave a traditional blessing, which was followed by two songs from Wayne Nelson and the Intertribal Bird Singers. Since its establishment in 2016, the SEDC has worked tirelessly to realize the economic vision of past and present Soboba Tribal Council members. More than 150 Soboba Tribal Members, shareholders, partners and members of the Soboba Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) gathered to witness this momentous occasion that has been years in the making. A groundbreaking ceremony for phase one – a gas station and convenience store – was held August 13. Located at the southeast corner of Lake Park Drive and Soboba Road, the completed center will feature 60,000 square feet of retail space. The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, by way of its Soboba Economic Development Corporation, has begun construction for the Sovovatum Village, a retail center that will serve as a gateway to greet all visitors to the Soboba Casino Resort and the reservation.