• Find-A-Post
  • Archives
    • Archives
    • FAQ
  • More Links
    • California Legionnaire
    • Legion Family Websites
    • National Publications
    • Social Media
      • Facebook
      • Twitter/X
American Legion Department of California brand mark
  • Home
    • CaLegion Store
    • Donate
    • History
    • Legion Family
    • Emblem
  • News
    • California Legionnaire
    • California Veterans Resources and How-To Hub
    • Subscribe – Weekly Emails
  • Calendar
    • Add an event
    • Department Events
    • Area/District Meetings
    • National Events
  • Membership
    • Join | Renew
    • Membership Committee
    • New Members
  • Resources
    • Training
      • Basic Training
      • Legion College
      • Member Orientation
      • Online Training
      • Conventions
      • Mindset Monday
    • Commissions
    • Committees
    • Department Forms
    • Judge Advocate Opinions
    • LACC
    • Minutes
    • Post Bylaws
    • Resolutions
    • Parliamentarian
    • Veterans Service Officer (VSO)
  • Contacts
    • Department Leaders
    • District Leaders
    • Area Leaders
    • Department Staff
New VA Policy Allows Guardianship for Some At-Risk Veterans

New VA Policy Allows Guardianship for Some At-Risk Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 13, 2026

The U.S. VA and Justice departments announced a new agreement that allows federal attorneys to seek court-appointed guardians for certain Veterans who are unable to make their own medical decisions and do not have family members or legal representatives to assist...
VA Announces $42 Million in Legal Services Grants to Combat Veterans Homelessness

VA Announces $42 Million in Legal Services Grants to Combat Veterans Homelessness

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 11, 2025

The VA has announced $42 million in new grants to help Veterans facing or at risk of homelessness. These funds, offered through the Legal Services for Veterans Grant Program, will support nonprofit and community-based organizations that provide legal aid to Veterans...
Trump Signs Executive Order to Transform West Los Angeles VA into National Veterans Housing Center

Trump Signs Executive Order to Transform West Los Angeles VA into National Veterans Housing Center

by Rikki Almanza | May 13, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order over the weekend directing the VA to establish a new housing and care center for Homeless Veterans at its West Los Angeles campus. The center, to be called the National Center for Warrior Independence, is projected to...
Retired Four-Star Military Officers Join Lawsuit to Expand Housing for Homeless Veterans at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

Retired Four-Star Military Officers Join Lawsuit to Expand Housing for Homeless Veterans at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 18, 2025

Four retired senior military leaders, including the admiral who led the raid on Osama bin Laden, have filed a brief criticizing the VA for failing to address Veteran homelessness in Los Angeles. Submitted to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the brief warns that...
New Federal Regulation to Improve Housing Access for Veterans in Los Angeles

New Federal Regulation to Improve Housing Access for Veterans in Los Angeles

by Rikki Almanza | Jan 10, 2025

A recent change in federal regulation is set to make it easier for Veterans to secure housing in Los Angeles. This initiative, announced Thursday by VA Secretary Denis McDonough and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, eliminates barriers that previously prevented many...
« Older Entries

Recent Posts

  • California Legionnaire: August 2026 Edition
  • Postcard Scam Uses Fake Benefits Program to Target Veterans
  • Subject Matter Expert Training at the 107th National Convention
  • VA Changes Claims Process for Veterans Affected by 1973 Records Fire
  • LACC VSO Team Activity
Legionnaire Insurance Trust
membership report
current edition of the California Legionnaire
Flag & Emblem Sales Graphic

American Legion Department of California brand mark
ABOUT
LOG IN
SITE MAP
CA LEGION STORE
VETERAN NEWS
CALENDAR
MEMBERSHIP
TRAINING

CONTACT
Department of California, The American Legion
1601 7th St, Sanger, CA 93657
TEL: 559-875-8387

© 2021 Department of California, The American Legion,
a 501(c)(19) veterans service organization
[email protected]