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Rikki Almanza
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New Post-9/11 GI Bill Rates Take Effect Aug. 1
Eligible Veterans and family members will see higher Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition limits and updated housing payments beginning Aug. 1.
California Expands Free Legal Help for Veterans Seeking Discharge Upgrades
California is expanding free legal help for Veterans seeking military discharge upgrades and access to benefits.
Veterans in a Suicide Crisis Can Receive Free Emergency Care at Any ER
Learn how eligible Veterans can receive VA-funded emergency suicide crisis care at any hospital, even without VA health care enrollment or a disability rating.
VA Warns Veterans About Fake Free Athletic Shoe Promotion
VA warns Veterans about a fraudulent free shoe offer and explains how medically necessary footwear is provided only through VA health care.
VA Proposes Shorter Benefits Applications for Veterans and Survivors
VA is proposing shorter benefits applications for Veterans seeking disability compensation and survivors applying for VA benefits.
Atomic Cleanup Veterans Could See Increased Federal Compensation
The Radiation Exposure Reauthorization Act of 2026 would expand federal compensation eligibility for Veterans who participated in three atomic cleanup operations.
The American Legion and Scouting: A Partnership Dating Back to 1919
Since 1919, American Legion posts have supported Scouting units across California and the nation by mentoring young people and promoting leadership, citizenship, service, and responsibility.
RAND Survey Finds Veterans Split on Psychedelics
RAND’s new survey shows how Veterans view psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA differently as research, VA policy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy discussions continue to grow.
America 250 Events Happening Across The State
California communities are getting ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with concerts, parades, drone shows, and local Fourth of July events across the state.
Closed VA Appeals Could Get Another Review Under Proposed Settlement
The proposed Freund v. Collins settlement could give Veterans and eligible survivors another review of older VA benefits appeals that were closed in the legacy...








