Nominations are being accepted for 'California Heroes Month'

EL CAJON – There are many everyday heroes all around us – teachers, firefighters, soldiers, volunteers working to improve our communities – and even the young man or woman who helped their fellow citizen carry their groceries.

Daisy Tate, executive director of the Veterans Supplemental Support Network (VSSN), wanted to make sure these heroes were given the recognition that they deserve and thus spearheaded an effort to get local and state governments to recognize September as "Heroes Month" to honor local everyday heroes from all walks of life for their selfless actions in the service of other...