by Rikki Almanza | Aug 23, 2024
The American Legion’s second annual Be the One Symposium, held in New Orleans on August 22, addressed the ongoing crisis of Veteran suicide. This event, part of The Legion’s national convention, brought together Veterans, leaders, and experts to explore...
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 15, 2024
The American Legion Post 716 of Los Alamitos was recently recognized as the Non-Profit of the Year for California’s 70th District. This award acknowledges the post’s commitment to supporting Veterans in the local community, including providing assistance to...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 14, 2024
The FDA recently denied a California-based drug company’s request to market MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or molly, combined with talk therapy as a treatment for PTSD in Veterans. Lykos Therapeutics, located in San Jose, had submitted the application, which received...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 12, 2024
A new ruling on the Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing, HUD-VASH, program has lifted restrictions that previously disqualified Veterans receiving disability income from federal rental assistance after a recent federal court ruling declared HUD’s previous policy of...
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...
