California Department of Veterans Affairs

Veteran Farmers or Ranchers in California

March 13, 2025 2:30 amMarch 13, 2025 2:31 am

By Chris Micheli The California Military and Veterans Code, in Division 4, Chapter 8, concerns veteran farmers and ranchers. Section 1008 contains 11 legislative findings and declarations, including that agriculture is a major industry in California, and that 8% of...

Gov. Newsom Appoints Lindsey Sin As New Secretary of Veterans Affairs

May 30, 2023 5:05 pmMay 30, 2023 5:05 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Lindsey Sin as the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs over the weekend, filling a long standing vacancy at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). Sin began her career in the Navy in 1997, serving though...

Bill To Improve Healthcare Access For Veterans Signed Into Law By Gov. Newsom

August 29, 2022 5:20 pmAugust 30, 2022 7:04 am

A bill to require the state to look into bringing more medical facilities closer to state veteran home campuses was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom during the weekend. Senate Bill 1195, authored by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) will...