Santa Clara County Veterans Digest

For years, homeless veterans housed at an emergency facility in San Jose have lived with bed bugs, black mildew, fire hazards and a lack of warm water.

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.

A political newcomer with a background in the military and tech world is jumping into the race for Silicon Valley Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s seat and has already raised a significant chunk of cash to back his effort.

The traditional Veterans Day service unfolded at Santa Clara’s Veterans Memorial in Central Park, and Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor and City Council members raised the flag.

Amatangelo Pasciuti, 39, moved to San Jose after 21 years of military service took him to 35 countries. He wants to continue serving locally by securing the District 6 council seat.

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

A new nonprofit on the Central Coast looks to ensure safe drinking water and access to waterways for all, particularly those in disadvantaged communities. The fledgling nonprofit is called Waterkeeper Monterey, formerly known as Monterey Coastkeeper.

The Military and Veterans Affairs office of Monterey County has a dream: a veterans home located in the county, preferably close to services such as health care while providing much-needed skilled nursing and memory care.

Santa Clara County has taken the month of November to highlight veterans and the services available to them, including online access to many resources.

A woman from Los Altos Hills made history by becoming the first female commander of a U.S. military jungle warfare training school in Hawaii.