Graton Rancheria tribe proposes casino, hotel expansion

The Graton Resort and Casino in Sonoma County, Calif., which is owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, filed a notice to increase the size of its gaming floor and build a second hotel tower. The tribe is doing an environmental study on the effects on the areas around the casino and hotel, looking at the water resources, air quality, public services, noise and traffic.