Category: local history

Hidden Gems in History of San Juan Capistrano

Having the oldest street in California as well as roadside houses preserved from their early American glory, San Juan Capistrano remains lush with stories of its founding families and the people who have shaped it to be the old-town story-time enclave it is today, from its first female convict all the way back to its…


Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Floats Theme Contest

The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade returns to Newport Harbor this December, and organizers are asking the public for help creating a theme for the historic holiday tradition. “After this past year, we are ready for some good news,” Steve Rosansky, president of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, told The Epoch Times. Each year,…