by Rikki Almanza | Nov 10, 2025
Plans for Veterans Day tributes at California’s national cemeteries look much different this year. The federal government shutdown has forced many longtime events to be canceled or scaled back, leaving families, volunteers, and Veterans to find different ways to honor...
by caLegion Contributor | Nov 7, 2025
By Fredrick Shacklett, Commander of Whittier Post 51 On Veterans’ Day 2025, The American Legion joins the nation in honoring the dedicated individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and recommits our support to those who have protected our freedoms. ...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 4, 2025
With Veterans Day on the horizon, California American Legion is compiling a list of discounts, freebies, and deals California Veterans and/or Service Members can take advantage of this year. All the listings below have been confirmed, and we will update this list as...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 13, 2025
CalVet has awarded a grant to Nation’s Finest, a Santa Rosa-based nonprofit, to strengthen mental health services for California Veterans. The funding, announced in September through the department’s California Veterans Health Initiative (CVHI) Mental Health...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 8, 2025
Despite the ongoing government shutdown, VA food security programs across California remain open, continuing to serve Veterans and their families in need. Essential VA services such as healthcare and food assistance are protected through advance appropriations,...
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...
