Rep. Raul Ruiz to host Veterans University this weekend

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA) - Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) announced he will host Veterans University this weekend.

According to a press release, the event is taking place at Imperial Valley College, located at 380 E. Aten Road, in Imperial at 6 p.m. Saturday.

The event is said to connect local Veterans, service members and their families with "critical resources and support."

During the event, it will cover a variety of topics, such as healthcare and disability benefits, exposure to burn pits, mental health and more.

"This event helped me understand benefits I didn't even know I had," said one local veteran. "Every veteran should come—it can truly make a difference."

For more information, and to RSVP to the Imperial event, click here.