We're delighted that the Governor came here today and presented us with a $500,000 grant to serve recently separated veterans. This kind of funding is critical, because these funds will allow us to connect veterans to high-wage, high-growth jobs. Watch Video About Job Funding Grants for California's Veterans »

66 years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt addressed the nation in a short 10-minute radio address, in response to the savage unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7th, 1941. Now, as we honor Pearl Harbor survivors and all World War II veterans on this day, we are reminded that so many have sacrificed so much for all of us to live in this great country of freedom and opportunity. Read MoreAbout 66th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor »

As we celebrate Veterans Day across California, we are reminded of the tremendous sacrifice that members of our armed forces have made around the world. As these wounded service men and women return home to California, many seek to rebuild their lives by becoming business owners in the Golden State. Read MoreAbout our Veterans »

I've been working here at the hospital for almost 20 years, and seeing if we could get a veterans home and once Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger came in, we saw some action. And he's a man of action, and I think that we've seen it, and today is the fruition for that program, and I'm very proud to be here. Watch Video About  New West LA Veterans' Home »

We're having the third of five groundbreaking ceremonies for new California Veterans Homes. When the Governor took office he said this is a priority for our state's veterans and now we have, in fact, a number one priority in the country for veterans homes. It's a great milestone for veterans all over California. Watch Video About  Veterans' Home Groundbreaking »

On this day, we should all pause for a moment to remember those who have fallen to protect our right to speak freely, pursue happiness and worship as we please. Read MoreAbout remembering those who have fallen »

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday signed four Assembly bills in support of California's true heroes, our military veterans. His public bill signing ceremony at the City Hall in Redding further demonstrates... Read MoreAbout Veterans Legislation »

The origin of the Purple Heart decoration dates back to the revolutionary war and as such, it is the oldest military decoration in the world in present use. George Washington ordered this medal given for "instances of unusual gallantry and extraordinary fidelity" and he ordered it to be permanent... Read MoreAbout the Purple Heart decoration »

So far this week, I have discussed how Governor Schwarzenegger’s pro-growth policies and commitment to be a partner for economic prosperity have helped California’s economy thrive – adding nearly 600,000 jobs... Read MoreAbout Helmets to Hardhats »

Each year on Memorial Day, we should all pause for a moment of silence during the "National Moment of Remembrance" at 3:00 p.m. local time, wherever we happen to be. The three o’clock hour was chosen because it is a time on this very important national holiday... Read MoreAbout Memorial Day observances »