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Trump Signs Executive Order to Transform West Los Angeles VA into National Veterans Housing Center

Trump Signs Executive Order to Transform West Los Angeles VA into National Veterans Housing Center

by Rikki Almanza | May 13, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order over the weekend directing the VA to establish a new housing and care center for Homeless Veterans at its West Los Angeles campus. The center, to be called the National Center for Warrior Independence, is projected to...
Veteran Housing Expands Across California with Multiple New Developments

Veteran Housing Expands Across California with Multiple New Developments

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 4, 2025

Veterans in California are finding new opportunities for stable housing as affordable developments open and break ground across the state. From Marina to Menlo Park, Windsor to Buena Park, multiple projects are offering permanent homes and support services to those...
Retired Four-Star Military Officers Join Lawsuit to Expand Housing for Homeless Veterans at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

Retired Four-Star Military Officers Join Lawsuit to Expand Housing for Homeless Veterans at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 18, 2025

Four retired senior military leaders, including the admiral who led the raid on Osama bin Laden, have filed a brief criticizing the VA for failing to address Veteran homelessness in Los Angeles. Submitted to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the brief warns that...
New Federal Regulation to Improve Housing Access for Veterans in Los Angeles

New Federal Regulation to Improve Housing Access for Veterans in Los Angeles

by Rikki Almanza | Jan 10, 2025

A recent change in federal regulation is set to make it easier for Veterans to secure housing in Los Angeles. This initiative, announced Thursday by VA Secretary Denis McDonough and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, eliminates barriers that previously prevented many...
New Steps to Combat Veteran Homelessness Announced by the VA

New Steps to Combat Veteran Homelessness Announced by the VA

by Rikki Almanza | Dec 19, 2024

On Wednesday, the VA unveiled a new initiative to combat Veteran Homelessness by allocating hundreds of millions in funding for rehousing programs, renewing support for existing case management grants, and encouraging city mayors to partner with landlords to provide...
VA Opens New Housing for Homeless Veterans Amid Controversy Over Court Appeal

VA Opens New Housing for Homeless Veterans Amid Controversy Over Court Appeal

by Rikki Almanza | Nov 20, 2024

The VA celebrated the opening of a new housing facility for homeless Veterans on November 14 at its West Los Angeles campus. MacArthur Building A will provide 75 permanent housing units with amenities like a community garden, gym, and dog park, offering a stable...
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