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Rikki Almanza
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Orange County Vietnam War Memorial Faces Demolition After Corruption Scandal
Orange County’s unfinished Vietnam War memorial faces demolition amid a widening corruption scandal and rising repair costs.
Veterans Removed Over COVID Vaccine Rules Regain GI Bill Access
Veterans discharged for refusing the COVID vaccine may now regain GI Bill education benefits following a new federal review and updated discharge guidelines.
Orange County Officials Encourage Veterans to Adopt Through Pets for Vets
Orange County is encouraging Veterans across California to adopt dogs and cats through Pets for Vets, a statewide program that helps former Service Members connect...
VA Report Finds Major Shortcomings in How West LA VA Land Is Leased and Managed
A new VA report reveals that the West Los Angeles VA campus has lost millions through undervalued leases and unverifiable in-kind benefits, intensifying pressure on...
Shutdown Forces Veterans Day Changes at California National Cemeteries
Veterans Day events at California national cemeteries are canceled amid the federal shutdown, but sites remain open for private visits.
Nearly One Million Veterans Impacted by Government Shutdown
The VA has reported that the ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting services for nearly one million American Veterans.
Veterans Day 2025: Discounts for California Veterans and Service Members
To honor and show appreciation for active-duty military, Veterans, and their families, restaurants and businesses throughout California are offering special Veterans Day deals and freebies.
VA Education Payments Delayed by Shutdown and System Failure
A software glitch and government shutdown have delayed VA Chapter 35 education payments, leaving over 75,000 dependents and survivors of Veterans waiting for tuition and...
VA Policy Change Adds Barriers for Male Veterans with Breast Cancer
A new VA policy is making it harder for male Veterans diagnosed with breast cancer to qualify for coverage under the PACT Act.
Court Rejects VA Secretary Collins’ Request to Pause Veterans’ Disability Appeals During Shutdown
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has denied the VA Secretary’s request to pause veterans’ disability appeals during the government shutdown.
