UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER 11 September 6th, please join us in welcoming El Soldado back to his home in Sacramento’s Capitol Park. Originally dedicated in 1951, the California Mexican American Veterans Memorial statue, known as El Soldado, serves as a testament to the service and contributions of all Hispanic/Latino veterans. Over the […]
Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. signed Senate Bill 725, authored by Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D – Santa Barbara), clarifying that current and former members of the military who suffer from service-related mental health issues may be diverted to a treatment court in lieu of incarceration when charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Prior […]
Beef ravioli or chicken pesto pasta? How about vegetarian Ratatouille? California’s bravest military cooks didn’t have much of a choice when it came to selecting their MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) at this year’s 2017 MRE Cooking Challenge, but they ultimately decided where they’d take it. Paired with veterans from different military branches, the cooks blindly selected […]
In medical fields throughout the world, doctors are able to see more patients and treat them more efficiently, thanks to on-screen appointments, interactive patient education and video engagement via a program known as telehealth. Recently, the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) brought this approach to three of its veterans homes in Yountville, Barstow and […]
California leadership should reflect the rich diversity of our state. Veteran appointments to State Boards or Commissions ensures the veteran community has a voice in state policy and it can be a very rewarding experience. As a member of a board or commission, a veteran can influence public policy and bring attention to veteran issues. But how […]
More than 300 executives, CEOs and business owners teamed up to volunteer for a day-long beautification project recently at CalVet’s Veterans Home in Yountville. Thanks to donations from the Home Depot Foundation, the Tug McGraw Foundation, the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership in Napa, and the local branch of Habitat for Humanity, the volunteers […]
The Veterans Home of California – Chula Vista just received a “Five-Star” rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the highest possible rating a nursing home can get. Way to go, Chula Vista Team! “I am extremely proud of the hard work and mission focus of all the staff at […]
One of the most common questions we are asked is how to get a Veteran designation on your California driver license or identification card. The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) and the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced a program to honor our veterans by allowing them to apply for a “veteran” designation on California driver licenses […]
Learn about this position and other career opportunities serving our Veterans on our CalVet Careers webage.
The Veterans Home of California – Fresno provides care for aging veterans. ValleyPBS recently visited the state of the art facility and met with two residents who served in the United States Navy during WWII. Gordon Scott of Kingsburg and Elsa Barry of Fresno both moved into the Veterans Home in 2017. Stories of Service: […]
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