by Rikki Almanza | Oct 17, 2023
October 2023 has been officially designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by President Joe Biden, reaffirming the commitment to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and prevention. This serves as a reminder that breast...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 28, 2023
A regional study led by the Military and Veterans Programs, or MVP, at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work has revealed insights into the changing needs of Veterans in Southern California as they transition from active duty to civilian life. The State of...
by caLegion Contributor | Sep 8, 2023
The winner of the Twenty and Four Quilt Raffle is Kristie Grayson from Simi Valley, CA! Kristie, Please contact Mildred Wright-Pearson at frenchieboy07@gmail.com to determine how you...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 2, 2023
Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins now have expanded eligibility for breast cancer screenings and mammograms, regardless of age, family history, or enrollment in VA health care, thanks to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ recent initiative....
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 1, 2023
House Republicans have voted to prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from changing its motto to incorporate Women Veterans. The motto, which presently only refers to Male Veterans, was going to be changed by the VA to include women who have served the...
by Christian Southards | Jul 31, 2023
Our last California Veterans news roundup largely focuses on updates from the VA on several topics, including new avenues of medical research, the upcoming PACT Act deadline, and more. Readers are encouraged to send Veterans-related stories to...
