California's Cache Creek casino delays grand opening due to Covid-19 cases surge

The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and Cache Creek Casino Resort executive leadership have decided to delay opening plans for the completed resort expansion scheduled in September “out of an abundance of caution,” announced both parties on Wednesday.

The announcement follows a surge in COVID-19 cases in Northern California and also implies concerts and opening events will be postponed as a result of the measure “until further notice,” according to a press release.

The decision was made with “the health and wellness of guests and employees” as the casino’s top priority. “We take our responsibility as leaders in Northern California’s hospitality industry seriously,” announced Cache Creek Casino Resort.

Concerts postponed include Train, the Beach Boys, Clint Black, and Boyz II Men. New dates will be announced once confirmed, says the casino management. Even though these events have been temporarily cancelled, the casino, hotel, and its amenities will remain open with COVID-19 protocols in place.

An important message from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and Cache Creek Casino Resort. pic.twitter.com/Nm6NE8kb2C

— Cache Creek Casino Resort (@CacheCreekCR) August 26, 2021

Effective since Friday, July 30, Cache Creek Casino Resort has enforced a mask policy, with face coverings required for the health and safety of both guests and employees, regardless of vaccination status.

Those amenities that will continue operating include the South Tower itself with its luxury suites, Ensō sushi, and the newly reconfigured C2 Steak and Seafood. The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and Cache Creek Casino Resort will remain vigilant on behalf of the health and safety of guests and employees.

“Even before public health officials called for it, Cache Creek Casino Resort was among the first properties to close in order to slow the spread of COVID-19,” states a press release. “The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation continued to provide full pay and benefits to staff for months, throughout that closure.”

Once vaccines became available in the region, the Yocha Dehe Fire Department hosted on-site vaccine clinics, providing more than 2,000 vaccine doses to casino and tribal employees, as well as the rural Capay Valley community, remarks the tribe.

The tribal leadership and resort management have committed to continue working with county and state public health officials to inform future decisions regarding events, ticketed entertainment, and all other operations at the casino resort.