Orange County Almanac
In the 1880s, county residents argued endlessly about what to name the area, according to the book “100 Years of Yesterdays.”
Anaheim leaders wanted “Anaheim County.” Santa Ana residents liked “Santa Ana County”--even though one critic said the name could be confused with “Satanic County,” “Santanna” or “Santy Annie.” Both cities also vied to be the county seat.
Finally, in 1889, the area agreed to name the county after its most important crop, the orange. But even that name met with initial opposition from some who felt it ignored the area’s thriving grape and livestock farms.
Today
If your heroes have always been cowboys, get on those hats, boots or dancing shoes and head for the hills--of Turtle Rock.
The annual Turtle Rock Jamboree Family Picnic & Country Line Dance will take place at TurtleRock Community Park, 1 Sunnyhill in Irvine.
Admission is $5 for adults for an evening of music and dancing. Bring your own picnic dinner. The event runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (714) 854-8144.
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