Yolo 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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11/19/2024
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8762 will hold their annual Children’s Christmas Party from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 905 Drever St. in West Sacramento.

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11/11/2024
American Legion Yolo Post 77 sponsored a November 11 Veterans Day ceremony in Woodland as a light rain fell. Read on to learn more.

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11/07/2024
Despite a decrease of 15% compared to the last count in 2022, the number of homeless veterans in Sacramento County remains high.

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11/05/2024
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It is crucial to honor and remember those who have served their country and to keep their legacy and memories alive.

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11/02/2024
Join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7143 in Esparto on Veterans Day November 10 to enjoy some BBQ and learn more about accomplishments in the community.

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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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11/29/2023
In Sacramento County, a new initiative is underway to make the area “friendlier” for people who have dementia and attempt to lower rates of the disease in the first place. Officials want more businesses to be able to see the signs, and for families to have more clarity on local resources.

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