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A father and son drive trash trucks in Southern California. One has built a life, the other feels stuck

Los Angeles Times · September 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Salomon and Angel Olea spend 12 hours a day emptying commercial trash bins around San Diego County.

But while Salomon has been able to buy a house, his son, Angel, struggles to even pay rent.

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A father and son drive trash trucks in Southern California. One has built a life, the other feels stuck

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