CIGN PRESS

Online and ready to rumble (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) It's 3 a.m. and while most of Indian country is sleeping, warrior and high-tech sleuth Victor Rocha is brewing his fresh morning edition of California Indian Gaming News. Working up to 16 hours a day -- seven days a week -- without salary, Rocha is a man with a mission. 

(April 21, 2000) Indian Country Today

BROKEN LINK:Family favor evolves into Indian news link Musician Victor Rocha finds his groove on the Web, keeping the Pechanga and other tribes informed. (CALIFORNIA) Victor Rocha, a Pechanga Indian whose electronic news-link service recently won widespread recognition, accidentally became a techno-warrior and activist for his band and other tribes. 

(July 27, 2000) The Press Enterprise

BROKEN LINK: Getting The Story Those wanting to keep abreast of issues vital to Indian Country follow Victor Rocha's leads. (CALIFORNIA) If it is true that information is power, then Victor Rocha might be one of the most powerful figures in the gaming industry and Indian Country. 

(10/00) International Gaming & Wagering Business Magazine (IGWB)

VCAT Names Pechanga.net's Founder Victor Rocha as the Winner Of The First Annual Catalyst Award for Native American Gaming (San Diego - October 26th 2000 ) -- Venture Catalyst Incorporated announced Victor Rocha, founder and President of Pechanga.net, as the recipient of the first annual Catalyst Award, an honor bestowed on a person or organization that has played a major role in furthering the cause of Native American self-reliance.

Cyber-Shaman draws thousands to his Web (CALIFORNIA) -- Victor Rocha feels he has found his place in the world, using his cyber drum to tap out news of the world and his community. It's an occupation and a responsibility he said he feels fortunate to have.

(2-18-01) North County Times

Native Web Sites Gaining Interest, Visits (CALIFORNIA) -- 
 While the moccasin telegraph still keeps Indian Country connected, a growing number of Natives are hitting the information superhighway for their daily doses of news.

04/15/2001 Lincoln Journal Star

Web editor has reputation as the first word in news from Indian Country (CONNECTICUT) -- Victor Rocha was working the crowd last week at the National Congress of American Indians, pumping hands, doling out business cards, and talking up his Web site to whoever would take 30 seconds to listen. 

Published on 5/21/2001 in The Day. New London, Connecticut

Published on September 17, 2002