Casino planning private 4,000-person New Year's Eve party

ROHNERT PARK, Calif. -- The Graton Casino in Rohnert Park is closing its doors to the public on New Years Eve;
instead hosting a private party, according to their website.

Sonoma County Officials say they are aware of the event. "It would be our preference to not have a party with 4,000 people indoors," said Paul Gullixson, a spokesperson for Sonoma County during a press conference Wednesday.

Sonoma County Public Health officer Dr. Sundari Mase said she had been in touch with the casino, but has no jurisdiction over sovereign land.

In a statement, the tribal chairman Greg Sarris told ABC7:

"The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria continue to work closely with the Sonoma County Public Health Officer. Graton Resort & Casino will remain open on a limited basis and continues to exceed all CDC safety requirements. In addition to those safety measures already in place, team members are tested for COVID-19 every two weeks and wear digital devices that ensure social distancing. Bars will continue to remain closed, and walk up alcohol service will end nightly at 9:00 pm."

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