Beth Ford Roth
Home Post BloggerBlogger Beth Ford Roth was born into a military family and has covered issues important to service members and their loved ones for many years. She has worked as a broadcast journalist in both commercial television and public radio.
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Young veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars face increased risk of death when they suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and have substance abuse problems, according to a new study.
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The identities of the four U.S. soldiers killed in Sunday's insider attack in Afghanistan have been identified as Sgt. Sapuro B. Nena, 25, Spc. Joshua N. Nelson, 22, Pfc. Genaro Bedoy, 20, and Pfc. Jon R. Townsend, 19. -
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is hosting its semi-annual Career and Education Fair today from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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A veteran in Colorado who depends on his service dog to manage his PTSD symptoms might be forced to euthanize the beloved animal because he can't afford to pay for his veterinary bills. -
A U.S. senator is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to change its new policy that denies benefits for veterans who need service dogs to help treat their post-traumatic stress disorder. -
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a law that makes it illegal to disrupt military funerals, and requires protesters to stay at least 300 feet away from funeral services. Penalties for disobeying the new law include a $1,000 fine and possible jail time.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- Community reacts after school board member comes out as transgender
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego City Council approves parking fees in Balboa Park
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools