Sergio Lopez and his father attempted to save their home in Altadena from the approaching Eaton fire but ultimately had to flee, resulting in their house being destroyed. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Lopez received the devastating news about his layoff from John Muir High School, making him one of the 151 Pasadena Unified School District workers facing job losses this year. This situation is particularly dire as many of these individuals lost their homes in the recent wildfires, highlighting the compounded challenges they now face as they navigate both personal and professional crises.
As the fire crept closer, Mr. Lopez had no choice but to flee, leading to the destruction of his home. Shortly after, layoff news added to his crisis.
Mr. Lopez is one of 151 workers in the Pasadena Unified School District who received layoff notices this year, compounding the tragedy of losing his home.
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