Orange County Almanac
A formation of rocks near Irvine Regional Park was the unlikely vantage point for turn-of-the-century robbers looking for prey.
“Robbers Roost” was above Old Park Road, a frequently traveled trail that led from Orange to Irvine Park, the county’s first public park.
The hilltop location gave bandits a clear view of the winding road, allowing them to pick their victims and let others pass, according to the book “Historic Place Names in Orange County.”
Just above Robbers Roost are two boulders where a well-known recluse lived in the 1860s. The boulders are shaped to form a small shelter. The area was known as Hermit Rock.
Today
Dr. Douglas Daniels will use puppets to teach children how to brush and floss their teeth at the Children’s Museum of La Habra.
The puppets also will discuss proper nutrition and hygiene. After the show, Dr. Daniels will give each child a free dental screening.
The event begins at noon at the museum, 301 S. Euclid St. in La Habra. Admission is $4 at the museum, which is primarily aimed at children 12 years old and younger.
Information: (310) 905-9793.
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