by Rikki Almanza | Oct 6, 2025
On September 22, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 571, authored by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton), moving the Orange County Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon closer to becoming a reality. The legislation establishes the framework...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 26, 2024
Tuolumne County has unveiled California’s first documented monument dedicated to Women Veterans, located in Twain Harte. The memorial honors the service and sacrifices of women who have served in the U.S. military, creating a lasting acknowledgment of their...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 13, 2024
In recognition of Veterans Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced investments in mental health services for Veterans, along with expanded supports tailored for Native American Veterans. This includes over $33 million in grants through the California Veterans Health...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 28, 2024
A legal dispute has surfaced over the planned Veterans cemetery at Anaheim Hills’ Gypsum Canyon, with a group seeking to block the project by filing a lawsuit against the city of Anaheim. According to a report by Stars and Stripes, the lawsuit, filed on August 21,...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 16, 2024
The 25th annual Yuba-Sutter Stand Down Veterans Resource Fair kicked off on Aug. 15 and runs through tomorrow at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City. This three-day event is dedicated to supporting Veterans and Service Members in the community. Organized by the...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 7, 2024
“The Promised Land,” directed by Army Veteran filmmaker Rebecca Murga, brings to the forefront the pressing issue of Veteran homelessness, focusing on the West Los Angeles VA campus. The 388-acre property, which once housed 5,000 Veterans in the 1950s, now...
