Orange County Almanac
In the 1870s, the Santa Ana River was the scene of a political feud between Democrats and Republicans who gave names to the geography.
A group of squatters moved into wetlands in what is today Fountain Valley.
The squatters, all of them loyal Democrats, were so well-known for the their zealous religious beliefs that their community became known as Gospel Swamp.
A few miles north, another group of people settled. Members of this group were Republicans and didn’t get along with the Democrats of Gospel Swap.
Their enclave--in what is today southern Santa Ana--became known as Republican Bend.
Today
Top Orange County companies will be among those recruiting employees at the Greater Orange County Career Fair at the Red Lion Inn in Costa Mesa.
The fair is free to the career-seeking public and offers both college graduates and experienced business people a chance to explore new opportunities.
Career Fair hours are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. The hotel is at 3050 Bristol St.
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