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Sailors walk past the Vietnam Memorial Wall (Credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/GettyImages)

Opinion: Our Veterans Should Not Be At Risk In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.

2012/11/12

Government Offices Closed In Observance Of Veteran’s Day

Banks and government offices including courts, libraries and the post office are all closed Monday in observance of the holiday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/12

The city of El Monte observed Veterans Day with the groundbreaking of a 40-unit comprehensive apartment development for veterans described by city officials as “the first of its kind.” (credit: Art Barron/CBS)

Ground Broken At Future Site Of Veterans Housing Complex In El Monte

Dozens of observances were held across Southern California on Sunday to pay tribute to the nation’s veterans.

2012/11/11

USS Iowa Celebrates 1st Veterans Day At Port Of Los Angeles

The USS Iowa held its first-ever Veterans Day observance at its new home in the Port of Los Angeles.

2012/11/11

Retired Air Force Colonel Honors Fellow Vietnam POW’s At Veterans Day Tribute

This Veteran’s Day, retired Air Force Colonel Ray Merritt joined thousands who turned out at Riverside National Cemetery to honor those who have served our country, many who paid the ultimate price.

2011/11/11

President Obama Will Head To Southern California For Veterans Day

President Obama will mark Veterans Day Friday with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/11

Irvine Restaurant To Offer Veterans Free Meals Friday

They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but that won’t be the case for veterans Friday at Lucca Cafe in Irvine.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/10

2009 Parade Photo (credit: lbveteransdayparade.com)

Businesses Offering Veterans Day Deals This Weekend

Currently enlisted military personnel and veterans will be able to take advantage of big savings this weekend in honor of veterans day.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/10

Retired Army Major And Convicted Sex Offender Free On Bail After Reading To Kids On ‘Heroes Day’

A retired Army major — who is also a registered sex offender — is free on bail Thursday after he was arrested for illegally entering a Whittier-area elementary school grounds in November.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/02/03

Honoring Our Heroes: Veterans Day In So Cal

It’s a day when we honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces, and while many Americans will simply be glad to take this day off, what better way to say “thank you” to our troops than to participate in one of the many activities being held throughout the Southland?

2010/11/11