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Diego Sepulveda Adobe
City officials and community members gathered to honor the Segerstrom family for their 1963 donation of the Diego Sepulveda Adobe and the 5 acres of land it sits on to the city of Costa Mesa.
The Diego Sepulveda Adobe currently serves as a museum and as a reminder of the early settlers of Orange County. The 5 acres of land is now Estancia Park. The Adobe is the second oldest structure in the county and is California Historical Landmark No. 227. It was originally built between 1820 and 1823 to house the herdsmen who tended the cattle and horses from the Mission San Juan Capistrano. It is located six Spanish Leagues, or about 24 miles, from the mission on the banks of the Santa Ana River. Read More
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Fashion’s Night Out at South Coast Plaza
South Coast Plaza played its part in the global celebration of fashion known as Fashion’s Night Out. With more than 100 participating boutiques, live music, events, giveaways, small bites, cocktails and special discounts – Southern California’s premier shopping destination was abuzz with fashion-forward activity.
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Costa Mesa Celebrates its Olympians
If Costa Mesa were a country, it would have placed 63rd overall in total medal count at the 2012 Olympic games in London. That would have been good enough to beat 141 other countries. Costa Mesa was well represented at the summer games with 5 athletes who attended school, currently reside or train in the city. Read More
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Labor Day Weekend in Orange County
Labor Day may have started out as a day to honor the achievements and efforts of workers across the United States, but throughout the years, it has become known as a weekend of barbeques and parties with friends and family. Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.
Labor Day weekend has become synonymous with parades, picnics and fireworks and is traditionally celebrated as the unofficial end of summer. As the bridge between August and September, and symbolically between summer and fall, Labor Day means back to school for students. For sports fans, it also means football withdrawals are over. Some may prefer to stay in and watch sports, or just relax in the backyard, but Labor Day weekend is a great time to get out and enjoy yourself. If firing up the barbeque or picnicking aren’t part of your plans, check out some great events to look forward to during the holiday weekend!
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