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Long Beach lost a big part of its history this year with the deaths of three former councilmembers, a state Assemblywoman and Senator, and others who made a big impact on the city: a leader in the Cambodian community, a longtime strawberry farmer, a Filipina chef, the owner of a shoeshine stand and a former gang detective.
From a courageous mother walking across the stage on the day her son should've been graduating from high school to a life-saving heart surgery of a 6-month-old baby, here are the most uplifting stories of 2021 in no particular order.
Topsy-Elvord, who had a long career in public service, was elected in 1992 to represent the city’s 6th Council district in Central Long Beach. After being selected unanimously by her colleagues twice to serve as vice mayor, she was termed out in 2000.
Maza was supposed to be on his way home before his death, but the coronavirus stranded him and his father in the U.S.
Meet the family behind a soul food restaurant, a smoothie and wellness shop, and a salt lounge—all near St. Mary Medical Center not far from Downtown Long Beach.