San Benito County Local News: Veterans


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

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Celebrating Veterans Every Day

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.
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.
Veterans in Need ‘Stand Down’

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

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12/17/2024
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More than 100 community members on Dec. 14 participated in National Wreaths Across America Day, with ceremonies at the Calvary and Odd Fellows cemeteries in Hollister.

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11/15/2024
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The Veterans Appreciation Ceremony/Parade was held on Nov. 11. More then 14 people received VFW Post banners and about 65 organizations participated in the parade. It was the first fall rainy day, but that didn't stop the parade or the spectators in downtown Hollister from enjoying each other and honoring local veterans.

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10/14/2024
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 is proud to announce the 21st Annual Veterans Day Parade, set to take place on November 11, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in downtown Hollister.

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10/03/2024
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The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), in collaboration with VFW Post 9242, this week announced that nominations for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award are open. The award will be presented during the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11, which will be led by Commander Bernie Ramirez at the Hollister Veterans’ Memorial Building.

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09/18/2024
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The 21st annual San Benito County Veterans Day Parade promises to be the biggest and best yet!

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09/01/2024
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The first annual Carnival of Special Heroes, featuring booths, games, and activities for children with special needs, was held at Veterans Memorial Park in Hollister on August 30.

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05/29/2024
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Local residents, veterans and families gathered at the downtown Hollister Veterans Memorial Building May 27 to remember and pay their respects to those who have died while serving in the military.

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01/10/2024
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The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall, 74 West Sixth St., is hosting Veterans Benefit Days on the first and third Fridays of the month through 2024 with extended hours from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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01/10/2024
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Darlyn Escalante has been appointed as director of the County of Santa Clara Office of Veterans Services. In her new role, Escalante oversees veteran support services provided by 16 staff members who assist more than 64,000 veterans and their dependents.

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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.

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12/08/2023
The Hollister Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 hosts its Christmas Potluck Dinner on Dec. 16 at the Veterans’ Memorial Building.

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10/12/2023
Bernie Ramirez, with the Hollister VFW Post 9242, is raffling handmade Adirondack chairs or a bench (winner’s choice). All proceeds go toward ‘I Care Packages’ the Hollister VFW sends to deployed active-duty military members across the world.

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

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08/01/2023
Rep. Jimmy Panetta convened a panel of veterans to discuss the Honoring Our PACT Act, which ensures that veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service receive the care they need.

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07/28/2023
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Throughout its existence, the Gilroy Veterans Hall has been relatively nondescript. That changed July 27, when local vets unveiled a massive mural on one side.

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05/29/2023
Over 1,900 motorcycle riders left Ontario, California, on May 17 for a “Run for the Wall,” taking one of three routes across the United States and arriving on May 26 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor fallen warriors.

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05/10/2023
A half-dozen speakers at the May 9 Gavilan Board of Trustees used the time for public comment to ask the board to say the Pledge of Allegiance before their proceedings. The comments focused on similar themes, all urging the trustees to reinstate the pledge as an indication of their patriotism and respect for those in the armed services.

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02/02/2023
Veterans in acute crisis can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost—including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.

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12/22/2022
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Hollister is more often associated with agriculture and motorcycle rallies than a bustling art scene. However, if you look hard enough while driving throughout the city you might notice a splash of color breaking up the otherwise earth-toned streets.   Adorning the walls of local businesses, and several pieces of city infrastructure, are bold murals depicting [...]