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Firefighter paramedic Andrew Glaze represents La Verne firefighters as union president during the ongoing Firefighter Association lawsuit against the city of La Verne and Fire Chief Jankowski. After several potentially hazardous situations were not addressed, the Association issued a vote of no confidence. The city kept Chief Jankowski in his position. In attempt to solve financial issues related to CalPERS, Chief Jankowski proposed cost-saving measures that Glaze says would negatively affect the firefighters and the service they provide, and are essentially a form of retaliation. / photo by Janelle Kluz

Fighting Fire & Each Other

By Aryn Plax, Janelle Kluz on September 7, 2018 in Features 6

The La Verne Firefighters Association fights the city

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Firas Arodaki, now a graduate student at the University of La Verne, has lent strong support to Syrian refugee families who strive to start new lives in the United States. According to Zandra Wagoner, University of La Verne Interfaith Chaplain, Firas is a treasured “conduit” for families and students, a role that he has played both on and off campus. He serves as the chief financial officer of the American Relief Fund, managing documents and bills for families who have limited English proficiency. Firas also works with the Syrian American Council and has met with Representative Norma Torres to prompt her to co-sponsor a bill that would put sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. / photo by Claudia Ceja

Forging a Future for Immigrants

By Aryn Plax, Claudia Ceja on February 23, 2018 in Profiles 0

Firas Arodaki fights for Syrian refugees locally and abroad

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