by Rikki Almanza | Jul 2, 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with Supervisor Solis’s office and Women Vets on Point, proudly presents the first annual Veteran Women’s Summit, an event dedicated to empowering Women Veterans in the...
by Rikki Almanza | May 1, 2024
In the heart of the Central Valley, a long-awaited VA outpatient medical center has opened its doors, catering to Veterans residing in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Calaveras, and Tuolumne counties. Situated at 6505 S. Manthey Rd. in French Camp, adjacent to Interstate 5...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 19, 2024
On April 26, California American Legion posts, Culver City Post 46, Los Angeles Post 8 and Ronald Reagan Post 283, are partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for a Veteran Women Suicide Prevention Conference. The event,...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 13, 2024
House lawmakers are pressing the VA for explanations regarding the involvement of consulting firm McKinsey and Company in the department’s decisions to prescribe opioids to Veterans. This occurrence happened while McKinsey and Company was simultaneously advising...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 21, 2024
Join The American Legion Palisades Post 283 in Pacific Palisades, CA, on March 2 for the “Challenges and Opportunities” forum for Women Veterans. Doors open at 10 a.m. for this free event, providing a platform for women who have served to connect and...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 1, 2024
In a move to support aging Veterans and combat homelessness, California launched the Veterans Support to Self-Reliance Pilot Program last year. Targeting Veterans aged 55 and above, the program enhances on-site supportive services at permanent supportive...
