by Rikki Almanza | Jun 18, 2024
Earlier this month, bipartisan state senators, Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-Santee, and Senator Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, introduced Senate Bill 803, known as the “Heal Our Heroes Act.” This proposed bill permits the therapeutic use of certain...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 17, 2024
At the third annual VA SAMHSA conference on June 11 in San Diego, a powerful message resonated throughout the event: “It’s OK to ask for help.” VA Secretary Denis McDonough addressed a packed audience, including VA staff, clinicians, Department of Defense...
by Rikki Almanza | May 28, 2024
When members of American Legion Post 731 in San Diego noticed a drop in youth involvement in the air rifle programs within their post and District 22 five years ago, they decided to take action. Financially stable, Post 731 began sponsoring the program for all 29...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 25, 2024
Federal prosecutors are accusing House of Prayer, a national church allegedly involved in defrauding Veterans of millions of dollars in benefits, of obstructing their investigation and are pushing for contempt of court charges and fines. According to court documents...
by caLegion Contributor | Dec 21, 2023
By Victor E Martin, District 22 Second Vice Commander On behalf of American Legion District 22 in San Diego, THANK YOU! This past weekend, American Legion District 22 held the first “American Legion ‘Be the One’ Weekend” event in San Diego. It...
