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Category: Veterans


Latest Twist in Veterans Fight Over Land Use at West L.A VA

August 14, 2023

August 14, 2023

Amid an ongoing lawsuit against the VA by homeless and disabled Veterans addressing illegal leases at the West LA VA...

120 Units of Housing Opened at West L.A V.A Amid Lawsuit From Homeless Veterans

May 9, 2023

May 9, 2023

The West L.A Veterans Affairs unveiled 120 new units of permanent and supportive housing on its campus three years after...

Disabled Veterans Still Homeless After VA Opens New Housing

April 25, 2023

April 25, 2023

The West Los Angeles VA will open 120 new units of housing in April, yet many homeless disabled Veterans don’t...

Metro’s Choice for Purple Line Muralist Sparks Veteran Concern

January 31, 2023

January 31, 2023

Veterans concerned over disturbing painting by commissioned metro muralist at the purple line stop on the West L.A VA Soldiers...

14 Veterans Sue Government for Failing to Build Permanent Housing on West LA V.A Campus

January 6, 2023

January 6, 2023

The federal lawsuit against the West L.A VA is asking for the completion of 1,200 units of housing on the...

Venice Lions Club Event Helps Homeless Veterans on West L.A VA Campus

November 18, 2022

November 18, 2022

Venice Marina Lions Club donated clothing and toiletries to homeless veterans during a veterans day event at the West L.A...

Arnold Schwarzenegger Visits Veterans Day Event at West L.A V.A

November 11, 2022

November 11, 2022

Arnold Schwarzenegger visits a veterans day event hosted by Village for Vets. Hear what veterans have to say about it...

100% Disabled Veterans Not Eligible for New V.A Housing

October 21, 2022

October 21, 2022

Veterans receiving over 30%-60% AMI will be ineligible for housing on the West L.A VA Campus. .Video sponsored by The Canyon...

Fire Destroys 11 ‘Tiny Homes’ Raising Safety Concerns for Temporary Shelters at The West L.A V.A.

September 9, 2022

September 9, 2022

Eleven homeless veterans are once again unhoused after a fire destroyed ‘tiny home’ shelters on the West L.A VA campus.Video...

Over 30 Tiny Homes Sit Vacant While Homeless Veterans Camp on Wilshire

August 2, 2022

August 2, 2022

Eight months after the start of West L.A V.A’s Tiny Home Project 30 out of 140 units are now vacant...