VA lowers interest rates, makes housing more affordable for Native American Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has lowered the interest rate for VA Native American Direct Loans from 6% to 2.5%, making access to housing loans more affordable for Native American Veterans.
Los Angeles schools shut down as staff strike for better pay
Thousands of service workers backed by teachers began a three-day strike against the Los Angeles Unified School District on Tuesday, shutting down education for a half-million students in the nation’s second-largest school system.
Local Teachers Receive $100 Valentine’s Day Surprise
Ginamarie Richards (on the right) with principal Lily Pena (on the left), Quail Valley Elementary School, Menifee | Courtesy Photos
New VA Mission Statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced an updated version of its 1959 mission statement. The new mission statement is: “To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.”
Lawmaker Seeks to Change Policies Limiting What Teachers Can Tell Parents
Assemblyman Bill Essayli, R-Norco, introduced legislation Monday to assert the freedom of teachers to openly communicate with parents regarding their children’s gender transition decisions, based on a Jurupa Valley educator’s firing over her predisposition toward full disclosure.
