Pizzamania, a staple in Whittier for more than 50 years, burned down in a fire Tuesday, devastating patrons. One of the restaurant’s owners suspects arson.
The cavernous holy space soon filled up with people from all eras of Alatorre’s career. Former staffers did one final duty for their old boss by guiding people to their seats.
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