Mattole people differ from neighboring tribes because men traditionally tattooed their faces, instead of just women. The new Bear River Family Entertainment Center that includes a 10 lane bowling alley, arcade, and laser tag and tournament baseball field open to the public, located next to the Bear River Recreation Center. The Bear River Band owns and operates several entities including Bear River Casino Resort, River's Edge Restaurant, the Thirsty Bear Lounge, Bear River Recreation Center, and Bear River Tobacco Traders all located in Loleta, California. : 154 The Mattole villages of Tcalko', Chilsheck, Selsche'ech, Tlanko, Estakana, and Sehtla were located along Bear River. Wiyot people lived along the Little River down to the Bear River and 25 miles (40 km) eastward. The tribe's traditional territory was along the Mattole and Bear Rivers near Cape Mendocino. As of the 2010 Census the population was 38. The Rohnerville Rancheria is a federally recognized ranchería located in two separate parts.

Reservation and traditional territories Location of Rohnerville Rancheria Tribal enrollment is based on residency on the Rohnerville Rancheria from 1910 to 1960 or being a lineal descent of those residents.

The Bear River Band is headquartered in Loleta, California. The Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria is a federally recognized tribe of Mattole, Bear River and Wiyot people in Humboldt County, California. The tribe's Bear River Casino in Loleta, California

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