Clarence Lobo

[CORRECTED] Juaneño Indians Again Denied Federal Recognition

Late Juaneño Chief Clarence Lobo​*CORRECTION: The number of Juaneño Band members and percentage who the federal government recognized as demonstrating descent from the historical Indian tribe at San Juan Capistrano Mission has been changed since the original version of this post was publishe ... More >>

Another Juaneno Blood Feud Heard From

When I wrote about Chief David Belardes and his beef with Mission San Juan Capistrano, some members of the tribal council that considers themselves the legitimate Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation, were upset. That disappointment was spun into a story where Juaneño Chairman Anthon ... More >>

Belardes is No Chief, Says Last 'Real' Juaneno Chief's Grandson

As reported here, the tribal council of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation does not believe Chief David Belardes, who leads a rival tribal faction across town in San Juan Capistrano, is a Juaneño nor does chairman Anthony Rivera's group recognize other factions. So, n ... More >>

Anthony Rivera's Juaneño Indian Tribal Council Says Chief David Belardes Is No Juaneño