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One firefighter shares his experience of and since the devastation of the L.A. fires
By Josmary MolinaUT Community News, Cal State LA LOS ANGELES — Firefighter Adam Catica was one of thousands that helped combat and take down the various fires that occurred in January. Catica, stationed in North Hollywood’s Station No. 89, grew up surrounded by the firefighter life. Catica’s father and grandfather were firefighters, influencing him to pursue…
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Sins of the brother: How the ‘burden’ of being the oldest become a privilege
By Emanuel MartinezUT Community News, Cal State LA The rent was due, and I wrote the check for my family of four at 19. During that time, I was the primary breadwinner for my parents and my little sister. I was thankful to help, but it also opened a rift between my family and me,…
