Newsom Proclaims November 11 as Veterans Day in California, Citing $1 Billion in Veterans Housing
California — Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed November 11, 2026, as Veterans Day in California, the Governor's Office announced on November 11. Newsom issued the proclamation on November 10; the announcement was released from Antalya, Turkey, where the governor was traveling.
The proclamation honors the generations of Americans who answered the call to serve, often at great personal sacrifice, and notes that as America marks 250 years since its founding, the freedom cherished today has been preserved through the courage and commitment of those who wore the nation's uniform. It says California's veterans carry a legacy of service into their communities, shaping neighborhoods, strengthening the economy and inspiring future generations.
The proclamation also lists California's concrete commitments: through Proposition 1, the state is providing $1 billion for veterans through new housing and programs such as Homekey+; the award-winning California Veterans Health Initiative is expanding health care and support for veterans and their families; and recent legislation provides income tax relief for eligible military retirees and expanded property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and qualifying surviving spouses.
Honoring veterans means more than words of gratitude, the proclamation says: California wants veterans to not just survive, but thrive, not only on Veterans Day, but every day. The proclamation was signed by Governor Newsom and attested by Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber.
(Source: Office of the Governor of California)
Source: Office of the Governor of California
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Photo: 图：加州州长纽森在记者会上发言。照片：加州州长办公室，公共领域，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking at a press event. Photo by the Office of the Governor of California, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
