EL SOBRANTE, Calif. - It was a big celebration for Betty Reid Soskin, a Bay Area icon. She turned 104.

"It feels absolutely wonderful. I cannot even mention it, I feel on the edge of tears," Soskin said.

A birthday party was held at Betty Reid Soskin Middle School on Monday. Betty was born in 1921. She grew up in Oakland .

At the age of 85, Betty became the oldest active National Park Service Ranger. She retired at 100.

"That was probably the best thing I ever did, join the National Park Service," said Betty.

She worked at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front in Richmond. She also shared the untold stories of African Americans. But her work was put on pause during the government shutdown.

"I know! I still wanted to work back then. They were ruining my job. I really wanted to wor

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