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West Los Angeles VA opens new permanent housing units with supportive services for at-risk veterans, more complexes planned

Nearly 60 units of permanent housing have been opened on the VA’s West Los Angeles Campus, with another 380 expected to be in development by...

California veterans news roundup: March 13, 2023

This week’s California veterans news roundup features state and federal legislation proposals, a new exhibit honoring Chinese-American veterans, a new VA resource center, and more....

California veterans news roundup: March 7, 2023

Updates from the VA, a concerning report from an organization led by former Pentagon leaders, and more make up our early March 2023 roundup.

Anniversary of the U.S.-led victory in the Persian Gulf War

On Feb. 28, 1991, a coalition force led by the United States liberated Kuwait from Iraqi invaders, defeating one of the world’s largest militaries in...

California veterans news roundup: Feb. 27, 2023

Our final February 2023 roundup covers new veterans suicide prevention research, hiring concerns at the Veterans Health Administration, and more.

UPDATE: California veteran Giovanni Roman, who was injured by Russian Forces while volunteering in Ukraine, has returned home

California veteran and volunteer combat medic Giovanni Roman has been severely injured by Russian Forces in Ukraine.

California veterans news roundup: Feb. 21, 2023

Our fourth February 2023 roundup covers new veterans legislation as well as new VA agreements aimed at further increasing the department’s ability to tackle PACT...

GAO report questions VA’s current methods for serving rural veterans’ mental health needs

A GAO investigation found that rural veterans are significantly less likely to seek mental health care than their urban counterparts.

California veterans news roundup: Feb. 13, 2023

Our third California veterans news roundup for February 2023.

Anniversary of the U.S. victory at the Battle of Guadalcanal

Part of the Solomon Islands Campaign, the Battle of Guadalcanal was a major turning point in the war against Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater...