Orange County Almanac
James Irvine purchased hundreds of acres of ranch land in 1864 from Mexican cattle baron Don Jose Sepulveda.
That property was the beginning of Irvine Ranch, whose future is now the subject of debate between Irvine Co. developers and local preservationists.
Irvine Co. is planning a residential and commercial development for the original ranch site and has offered 16.5 acres for a historical park that would include six turn-of-the-century buildings.
But the local historical society and some residents are pushing for a 100-acre park with all 51 existing ranch buildings.
Today
Job-seeking teen-agers may attend a workshop being offered by the Santa Ana Recreation and Community Services Agency.
The free event is designed for youths over the age of 16. Participants will learn how to search for jobs, how to conduct themselves during interviews and how to dress to impress.
The workshop runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Corbin Community Center, 2215 W. McFadden Ave. in Santa Ana.
Information: (714) 647-6557.
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