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Dr. Marvin Lee Lykins smiling and laughing during his 103rd birthday celebration at Oakmont of Brookside

WWII veteran, physician celebrates 103rd birthday surrounded by family, fellow veterans

by Daniel Garza • Stocktonia Jan. 20, 2026, 5:29 p.m.Jan. 21, 2026, 8:14 p.m.

World War II veteran and longtime physician Dr. Marvin Lee Lykins celebrated his 103rd birthday Tuesday surrounded by family.

A person in a suit gesturing with a pencil in hand, speaking into a microphone.

Researchers fear ‘crown jewel’ genetic project run by the VA is in jeopardy

by Darius Tahir • KFF Health News July 16, 2025, 11:57 a.m.July 16, 2025, 11:57 a.m.

Person holding a red sign that reads "STOP DEPORTING OUR VETERANS" outside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building.

Trump’s immigration agenda is now sweeping up military families

by Emily Kennard and Casey Murray • NOTUS July 1, 2025, 9:04 a.m.July 1, 2025, 9:05 a.m.

Collage of family and military portraits.

Four siblings joined the military. Almost 30 years later, only two remain

by Angel Munoz • The War Horse May 24, 2025, 6:00 a.m.May 21, 2025, 11:27 a.m.

Children looking out a U.S. Air Force vehicle window.

Veterans reunite with ‘precious cargo’ 50 years after the Fall of Saigon

by Jennifer Brookland • The War Horse April 27, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 25, 2025, 6:08 a.m.

Parade with scouts carrying a large American flag, observed by a person wearing a "Combat Wounded Veteran" jacket.

California is the only state that doesn’t exempt veterans’ retirement from taxes. New bills could change that

by Sameea Kamal • CalMatters March 26, 2025, 6:00 a.m.March 25, 2025, 12:06 p.m.

A close-up of a package of "Supreme Micros" medicinal mushrooms held by a person whose image is blurred in the background

California almost legalized psychedelics. Supporters are now looking for a good test case

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters Jan. 3, 2025, 6:00 a.m.Jan. 2, 2025, 9:36 a.m.

A person in safety gear using a tool on a rusty metal surface.

Why many colleges are giving more credit for learning outside the classroom

by Emma Gallegos • EdSource Dec. 22, 2024, 6:30 a.m.Dec. 19, 2024, 1:47 p.m.