Orange County Almanac
At the turn of the century, Judge Richard Egan was one of Orange County’s most popular figures.
Egan was San Juan Capistrano’s longtime justice of the peace and was a leader in the formation of Orange County.
He gained fame for thwarting a robbery on an Anaheim-San Diego stagecoach. He was shot during the incident but was still able to ward off the robbers and take over the reins of the coach from the injured driver.
In the 1890s, Egan launched the first renovation of Mission San Juan Capistrano, which had been neglected by residents and damaged by vandals. Thanks to his efforts, the mission began to attract tourists.
Today
Orange County Supervisor Jim Silva will discuss the county financial crisis and the future of the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station at a buffet luncheon.
Officials from both the city and the Navy will join Silva in the meeting of the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, which is sponsoring the event.
The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the base. The event costs $12 and participants should call for reservations.
Information: (310) 799-0197.
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