Several Memorial Day events are happening across the Bay Area today. Here's a list where you can see what's happening in your area.
Former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta is set to attend an 11 a.m. ceremony for the Santa Clara County United Veterans Council at the Oak Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave. in San Jose.
In Santa Clara, the city and American Legion Santa Clara Post 419 will hold a ceremony at Mission City Memorial Park at 11 a.m., 420 Winchester Blvd. In Danville, an 11 a.m. ceremony will be attended Retired U.S. Army Major Jim Taylor and Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich, with a concert starting at 10:30 a.m.
Walnut Creek's annual ceremony will include a procession and commemoration at the Veteran's Memorial, at Civic Park. The Mount Diablo beacon lighting is set for 8:23 p.m., and will include the playing of taps. The beacon will shine throughout the night and be rested after sunrise on Tuesday.
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