El Dorado County Local News: Veterans

All Local Veterans News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

STATEWIDE LOCALIST

About 1.8 million veterans live in California. Here are some organizations dedicated to serving the needs of those who served America.

Image caption: California is home to many veterans in need of a variety of resources. From housing assistance to mental health services, the Golden State provides avenues to hope and healing.

STATEWIDE EXPLAINER

At Their Service

California‘s veterans are as varied as the nations in which they served—a tapestry of different educational levels, professions, and life experiences. And they all deserve our respect and support.

Image caption: Stand Down events provide veterans with valuable resources including housing assistance, medical care, and a solid community of support.

STATEWIDE EXPLAINER

Veterans in Need ‘Stand Down’

At hundreds of Stand Down events throughout California, veterans agencies and organizations come together to deliver life’s necessities.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Veterans

El Dorado Community Foundation to Host Veterans T.O.T. Grant Writing Workshop

09/11/2024
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El Dorado County Nonprofits serving veterans are invited to attend one of two grant writing workshops coming this fall! Wednesday, September 25 from 1-3 p.m. at CoWork Tahoe, 3079 Harrison Avenue in South Lake Tahoe and Tuesday, October 8 from 1-3 p.m. at El Dorado Community Foundation, 312 Main Street, Suite 201 in Placerville.

From Mountain Democrat...

Seniors Veterans American Legion Post 119

American Legion Post 119 Celebrates WWII Vet's 100th Birthday

09/06/2024
On August 31, the American Legion Post 119 hosted a 100th birthday party for World War II veteran Ray Groves.

From Folsom Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Veterans

Folsom Veteran Crafts Wooden Flags With Patriotic Passion

02/26/2024
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A Folsom veteran has found a way to share his woodworking talents and love for his country in a venture that has turned into local business that he hopes will improve his own family’s future.

From Georgetown Gazette...

Community Service & Support Veterans American Legion Post 119

WWII Vets Honored

02/15/2024
Members of the American Legion Post 119 made time to recognize the WWII veterans among them during their February meeting and dinner.

From LAist...

Homelessness Housing Veterans Government

Unhoused Veterans Score Legal Victory in Suit Against VA

12/14/2023
Federal judge David O. Carter has declined to dismiss a lawsuit that could force the Veterans Administration to house veterans experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles area. Carter’s 41-page ruling could pave the way for a trial in mid-2024.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Business, Economy & Jobs Veterans County of El Dorado

El Dorado Supes Support Giving Veteran Business Owners a Break

11/13/2023

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors made a small but important gesture to the veteran community, conceptually approving an ordinance amendment to waive business licensing fees for veterans who are sole proprietors.

From Mountain Democrat...

Resilience Veterans

Cameron Park Resident’s Adventures Find Place on Page

09/25/2023
Chuck Huebner, 79, has dedicated his life to his country. The result of 40 years of service between various military branches and government departments resulted in a lifetime of stories recently published as “On The Road Again.”

From Daily Democrat...

Health Veterans

Study Links Testicular Cancer Among Military Personnel to ‘Forever Chemicals’

08/15/2023
The link between PFAS and testicular cancer among service members was never directly proven—until now.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Community Service & Support Veterans

Incline Village Charity Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Veterans

07/26/2023
The Military Officers' Association of America, Lake Tahoe Chapter joined with the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Veterans' Club ("Vets' Club") to sponsor the "Thank a Vet" Charity Golf Tournament, which raised more than $100,000 and netted $85,000.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Community Service & Support Veterans

Veteran, Woman-Owned Gifting Company Makes Impact on Tight-Knit Community

06/18/2023
For owners of Tahoe Gifting Co., graphic designer Darya Shahvaran and veteran Matthew Rautio, the small and beautiful community of Incline Village seemed like the perfect place to place roots in 2020 after trying to find a place to live here for a few years.

From Mountain Democrat...

Community Service & Support Veterans

DAR Springs into Action, Giving Where Needed

06/05/2023
The May meeting of the El Dorado Chapter of the National Daughters of the Revolution was filled with good works and three highlights, beginning with a heart-wrenching, first-person account from local Vietnam War veteran Milt Bandera.

From Georgetown Gazette...

Community Service & Support Veterans

Lasagnas, Tom Jones Tunes Get Monument Built

05/26/2023
A plaque and water feature are the latest installment of a three-phase project that aims to honor military service members killed in action.

From Georgetown Gazette...

Seniors Community Service & Support Veterans El Dorado County Fire Safe Council

Chipper Program Is Back

05/24/2023
The El Dorado County Fire Safe Council’s Defensible Space Assistance Program for seniors, veterans and those who are low income has received grant funding and re-opened for new applications.

From Mountain Democrat...

Water Veterans County of El Dorado

Ground Floor Closed in Veterans Memorial Building

04/07/2023
El Dorado County is adding $275,000 to its 2022-23 facilities capital work plan for emergency repairs to the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville after it sustained winter storm damage.

From Village Life...

Veterans Community Service & Support

Veteran's Day Ceremony Honors Local Heroes

11/09/2021
A Veteran's Day event paid tribute to the brave local veterans of El Dorado County, including MSgt. Jennifer Newman, who was chosen to be Veteran of the Year.

From Village Life...

Veterans History

‘Mended Wings’ Honors Wartime Pilots

11/02/2021
Rescue resident Eddie Hester was one of the airborne heroes interviewed for a new book honoring the contributions of wounded Vietnam War pilots.

From Auburn Journal...

Veterans

Sgt. Nicole Gee Remembered at Roseville Memorial

09/19/2021
Several hundred mourners gathered in Roseville on Sept. 18 to honor U.S. Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Family and friends spoke about the Roseville native and her outstanding service to her country.

From Mountain Democrat...

Veterans

Criteria Challenged for Veterans Monument Plaque

06/17/2021
The placement of a memorial placard for Navy Capt. Paul Jacobs on the El Dorado County Veterans Monument’s Honor Wall has been stalled after Rich Buchanan, a decorated Marine veteran and founder of the monument, expressed concerns.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Veterans Community Service & Support

American Legion Reopens in South Lake Tahoe

05/02/2021
Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 has opened its doors again for local events and is seeking assistance after struggling through the pandemic.

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