Matt was excellent to work with explain the process of submitting my bdd claim. I would highly…read morerecommend that for any help with the VA questions.

I'm a new retired veterans and Jason Gonzalez was so helpful even after I can in with none of the…read moreneeded information for my disability plate. He recommended it's faster and easier to bring in all documents with you but I was able to send them to him via email. great service

Saturday, 4-18-2026: Today was a full house and another day of fun, laughter, and fundraising…read more The men in kilts not only served but serenaded the group of ladies! The Elks Lodge folks did a fantastic job of organizing this popular event, which turned out beautifully. The tables were gorgeously set and the finger foods & desserts were tasty. There were a variety of very nice items offered for raffle prizes & auction. The auction was very lively with several ladies outbidding each other. It was fun seeing the ladies wearing their hats and fascinators & looking rather elegant! We are all looking forward to next year! Thank you to the Elks for working so hard at executing this amazing event and making it so successful!

4/18/26 Our 2nd year, yes, I'm very late in posting from last year's!…read more My friends & I were invited by Amy C (also a Yelp Elite) to attend Mothers' Tea last year and again to Ladies' Tea this year. Such a wonderful event! We were honored to be served by the Men in Kilts. The event started at 11 am, we were late due to traffic. There was tea (although in packets, rather than loose leaf) it made it convenient because we did not have the luxury of knowing who we will be seated with & their choices or preference. It was lovely as it was served in beautiful tea cups provided by the volunteers at this Elks Lodge. Tea first after we bought tickets to place our raffle tickets at the front. Items on display were donated by various members to win as prices. A booklet of ticket cost $10 w/ 11 tickets available. Additionally, there are also items up for bidding, also donated by members: a few paintings which were hand painted by members/volunteers, wines, Bath & Body Works sets, etc. Last year, a hand carved wine rack auctioned for nearly $500. Our tea was served with finger sandwiches & scones. There were plenty of scones! Jams & lemon curd was served as well, cheesecakes etc. Drawing happened right after tea. I won a tissue box with Tropical painted flowers. My other friends won a set of coffee mugs & margarita mixes. Oh, almost forgot, my friend, Vuoch also bought us a bottle of champagne for the whole table- not too shabby! The creative tea hat contest was decided by the audience clapping & the judge decided to grant the top 3 as winners. I loved the lady's hat that had a garden theme with lady bugs adorning it. Bidding like auction style was exciting! A few bottles of Mondavi wine sold for $300, if I'm not mistaken. Some 2 popular sets had tea sets with fascinators, lace gloves & lace-y fancy fan. (Think Scarlet O' Hara era). This year, Men in Kilts sang to a "Drunken Scotsman" song for the guests (us). It was a wonderful event, just dressing up was so much fun because I am not one to wear these costumes--first of all, a dress, rare occasion. I loved this venue. The camaraderie between the Elk Lodge members shows how deeply rooted they are with each other & the community. The proceeds help the lodge help the community. Would love to be invited again. Plenty of parking, free. Tickets for tea. $20.

This VFW Post is family friendly, inviting and has great drink prices! They are the smallest post…read morethat does the most!!

They a special STEAK night for anyone who wants to cook their own steak with the fixings…read more $20.00. Plate All proceeds go to VFW Post 4089

I wish I could have met JD Mullen of the Veterans Benefits Consulting Group a long time ago. For…read moreten years, I had gone back and forth with the Veteran Administration to consider my 'during service' emotional and physical scars- to no avail. It seemed as if I served and once I no longer wore the uniform, no one cared. I will not go into the damage on this platform but I will say, the services that the Veteran Benefits Consulting Group provided, garnered me my just reward. JD was attentive, personable, professional, and he knew what the hell he was doing! He spoke the VA language and navigated the weird and wonky disability rating matrices. Let's just say it took him less than 90 days to achieve the results I labored 10 years trying to achieve. Oh! Vets - don't be sticker shocked either because I'd take $0 property taxes over his one time fee any day. Make the call and get what you deserve.

I am a Veteran and wanted to share my experience with this consulting group. While they did help…read moreincrease my disability rating from 30% to 90% (a $1,760 monthly increase), they charged me over $6,500 for their services. After two failed attempts by JD to reach 100%, I decided to leave and hire a lawyer instead. I went to Vet Law, which has excellent reviews, and within four months I reached 100% disability (a $1,589 monthly increase). Their fee was $1,012 -- far more reasonable, and the process felt professional and straightforward. Based on this comparison, I believe Veterans Benefits Consulting Group charges excessive fees and does not provide fair value for the cost. Although I did receive an increase, I do not feel their billing system is ethical or fair. I want other Veterans to be fully informed before committing, as there are better options available.

We are so grateful for Kurt's expertise, guidance and help applying for VA benefits. We are…read morethankful for his persistence with follow ups tovthe VA on our behalf. He made the process of applying for benefits super easy to understand and provided so much more information than we could find on our own. His long-time experience working with the VA was a huge asset as he was well versed in their policies, timelines and processes and helped us understand everything.

Contact Kurt for help with your VA claims. There are benefits that many Veterans qualify for but…read moreare not aware that they can file and get paid ! Kurt will give you 110% cooperation and education and support you so you can get paid. They will ask for a donation IF you get paid . It's only fair , you can receive monthly financial benefits, medical help , caretaker assistance and more !! Tell them Jeff Novak sent you for special consideration. Contact Kurt at +19515050205.

We started our experience at C'est la Vie where we were enthusiastically greeted by Carrie. Not…read moreonly was she knowledgeable but she has the ability to connect with anyone. She definitely had us entertained. We purchased lunch at the market and then sat in the courtyard of Bolero, where we enjoyed more tastings and some of the best Sangrias. My favorite area to gather in the garden was at C'est la Vie. I will definitely be back.

Always enjoy coming to this charming winery. Yesterday was the 15 year anniversary with a special…read moretasting passport and food pairing. Gave us a reason to come down and visit our favorite Sommelier Rachael. :) She is always top notch and the wines are always delicious.

Chis has earned the title of "Worlds Best Real Estate Agent". Chis helped my husband and I buy a…read morehouse, as this was our first home we were nervous and had a lot of questions. He answered them all, he was patient, and ALWAYS answered the phone. He worked with our schedule and even wrote up an offer for us when he was on vacation! I will be forever grateful to Chis for his hard work on our behalf. His knowledge of the area and the market is vast. He won't stop until you have the house that you want. If you need an agent that always be on your side this is the guy.

Fantastic VA mortgage process from A-Z, Chris knows his stuff. And he works harder than any other…read moreagent on and off the clock to ensure you're satisfied with the offers. As a first time home owner he made this process relatively effortless between any other agents, mortgage lenders, or title officials on your property sale. His company is extremely knowledgeable about general home ownership, the local area, and the nuances of California real estate laws. Would recommend Semper Fi Homes and Chris to anyone and everyone I meet. Thanks Chris!

My aunt and I brought her pitbull puppy to Epic Dog Academy and when he came back from training,he…read morebehaved at first. But two days later, he got into the habit of biting and barking incessantly. He also refuses to stay when told to do so and there were no photos sent to us of him interacting with other dogs. So incredibly disappointed!

Don't Believe the False Facebook Posts - Epic Dog Academy Is the Real Deal…read more I need to share my experience because there's a lot of misinformation going around about Epic Dog Academy. If you've seen those Facebook posts linking them to animal abuse - please, don't believe them. I fell for those rumors myself at first, and I want to make sure no one else makes the same mistake. I had signed my dog, Obi-Wan, up for the two-week training program and was so excited. But right after I told a friend, she sent me a Facebook group filled with terrible claims about EDA. I panicked and immediately called to cancel. Vincent, the owner, was incredibly understanding and patient. He explained that all those claims were false and even showed me proof - including records exposing the people behind the posts as having serious legal and credibility issues, but even though I already paid and signed all the paperwork - he still immediately refunded me my payment to give me time to do additional research. This is something he could have pushed back on but didn't, which really showed me what a kind and understanding business this was. Even so, I made sure to do my own research before forming any opinions. What I found was truly alarming: the main individual behind that Facebook group has a documented history of serious issues, including animal cruelty charges (all public record). His daughter once briefly worked with Vince - the owner of Epic Dog Academy - many years ago at a completely separate business. Shortly after, Vince left to establish Epic Dog Academy with his wife, Olivia. To be clear, the two individuals who now run that Facebook group have no real connection to Epic Dog Academy. The false claims they're spreading about the owner are completely unfounded and unsupported by any evidence, plus most of the negative comments appear to come from people associated with them. Once I realized the truth, I re-enrolled Obi-Wan - this time in their day training program. I drop him off in the morning and pick him up in the afternoon. It gave me total peace of mind to see him daily, and I can confidently say that not only is he perfectly fine - he's thriving. The results have been beyond my expectations. Obi-Wan listens better than ever, he's happier, and he actually gets excited to go every morning. Erin, his trainer, is absolutely phenomenal. She's patient, knowledgeable, and keeps me updated every day with photos and progress reports through their app. Christy at the front desk is another gem - her warmth and understanding make every drop-off and pick-up a breeze. Every single person I've interacted with at Epic Dog Academy truly loves what they do, and it shows. They treat every dog like their own. I can say with complete confidence that my dog is safe, happy, and receiving the best possible training here. Please do yourself a favor - don't let false online rumors stop you from giving EDA a chance. Check things out for yourself. I'm so glad I did, because Epic Dog Academy has completely transformed my dog's behavior and confidence. It's been worth every single penny (and I signed up for the Honor program!) I have given EDA permission to share my number with anyone who is hesitant to sign up. I'd be happy to share my experience with you if needed. -- Pictures of Obi-Wan were sent to me through the EDA app during his day training!