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Santa Maria—The annual Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down will take place on Oct. 25, 2025 and veterans are encouraged to sign-up for resources and assistance.
The 13th annual event --- open to all veterans but tailored for homeless and at-risk veterans -– will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St.