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Christian Southards
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Study Finds Black and Hispanic Veterans Have Higher Risk for Dementia
A study conducted by UCSF and the San Francisco VA found black and Hispanic veterans are significantly more likely to suffer from dementia than white,...
U.S. veterans unemployment dropped; California rate also expected to decrease
The California veterans unemployment rate has likely decreased at least 4.9 percent from March 2021 to March 2022.
VA Issues Notice of Funding Opportunity for Organizations That Provide or Facilitate Veterans Suicide Prevention Programs
The U.S. VA is issuing nearly $52 million in grant funds to organizations that provide or facilitate suicide prevention services for veterans and their families.
California Senate Committee Advances Two Bills Expanding Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans
Two competing California Senate bills aim to provide partial or full property tax exemptions for disabled veterans.
Thousands of student veterans can’t use GI Bill benefits at this school anymore
Thousands of student veterans are no longer able to use their GI Bill benefits for programs at the University of Arizona Global Campus after the...
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Granting U.S. Attorney General the Authority to Authorize Federal Cannabis Research, Including as a Treatment for Veterans
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act, granting the U.S. Attorney General the power to license federal cannabis research. The...
Palo Alto Medical Center Among VA Facilities Chosen to Pilot PTSD-Treatment Program Established by PAWS Act
The VA announced that the Palo Alto VA Medical Center will be one of five locations to pilot a new canine training program established by...
VA awards $64.7 million to fight veteran homelessness
The VA announced 36 new grants for organizations that house homeless veterans, including seven grants worth nearly $8 million to organizations in California.
San Diego VA Medical Center to be renamed after Army captain killed in Afghanistan
A new bill signed into law will authorize renaming the San Diego VA Medical Center after U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Moreno, who was killed in...
City of Merced awarded $4.42 Million for Homeless Veterans Housing
The Central California city of Merced has announced that the Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded $4.42 million to its fund for building...
