by Rikki Almanza | Mar 12, 2026
UPDATE: The original story incorrectly attributed AB 1638 to another assemblymember. A bill moving through the California Legislature could bring additional Veteran assistance directly onto military bases across the state. Assembly Bill 1638, introduced by Asm. Tri Ta...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 25, 2026
UPDATE: The House of Representatives and Senate have passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. It now awaits President Trump’s signature. UPDATE II: Capt. Royce Williams was officially presented with the Medal of Honor during President Trump’s...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 24, 2026
Editor’s note: Legislative breakdown of SB 1034. A bill moving through the California Legislature would change state law to make parking benefits more accessible for Disabled Veterans, addressing what supporters describe as an unfair gap in eligibility...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 23, 2026
A U.S. Army Veteran detained during a federal immigration raid in Southern California last summer is suing the federal government, challenging the actions of immigration agents and raising questions about the rights of U.S. citizens caught in enforcement operations....
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 6, 2026
The VA is launching a nationwide hiring effort to strengthen employment support for former service members, even as the agency continues to scale back its overall workforce. The VA is seeking to hire more than 300 vocational rehabilitation counselors and specialists...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 3, 2026
Veterans with mild to moderate hearing loss could soon face fewer hurdles when seeking hearing aids through the VA under newly introduced bipartisan legislation. The Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act would allow eligible Veterans to access over-the-counter hearing...
