Back Among the Happiest
Beth Fujishige and Gayle Hayashi were among the lucky few to attend a preview day ahead of Disneyland’s reopening this Friday. They reported that strict capacity limits meant virtually no lines, and they were able to enjoy many of their favorite rides – Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain, Dumbo, Peter Pan – all before noon.
Many stores and restaurants remained closed at the park, which will welcome California visitors only to Disneyland as well as California Adventure starting April 30. Tickets as well as reservations are required, with no annual passes being honored at this time.
OBITUARY: Eunice Sato, 99; First Female Mayor of Long Beach
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Eunice Sato, the first Asian American woman to serve as mayor of a major American city, was first elected to the Long Beach City Council in 1975, eventually serving two years as mayor.
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LONG BEACH Eunice N. Sato, the first Asian American woman to serve as mayor of a major American city, passed away of cardio-pulmonary arrest on Feb. 12. She was 99.
Sato served as mayor of Long Beach for two years in the early 1980s, the first woman to lead the city, guiding it through a period of economic turmoil. She was also a member of the Long Beach City Council, representing the 7th District, from 1975-1986. After leaving office, she continued to be active in the community for many years.