(Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)It was the year an 85-year-old man, forced to leave USC a few units shy of graduation because of financial trouble, was able to complete his degree 64 years late. In Highland Park, patrons of a beloved elotero — a corn vendor — flocked to say farewell when word spread that he was returning Mexico to marry his school sweetheart. He is leaving Highland Park after more than 20 years and is returning to Mexico to start over. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)The always financially struggling Homeboy Industries, which has helped so many leave the gang life, received $2.5 million from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)And from the natural world came a reminder that life goes on.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 21, 2020 11:02 UTC