Park ranger Betty Reid Soskin turns 103

The West Contra Costa Unified School District on Friday is celebrating the 103rd birthday of a Bay Area icon: Betty Reid Soskin, who retired two years ago as the oldest, active national park ranger.

East Bay man still diving at 97 years old

Even as he approaches the age of 97, walking up the ladder to his beloved diving board is a well-worn routine for Bob Sherman of Walnut Creek.