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Mission of San Juan Capistrano
Was established this valley. Santa Ana Valley called Orange Country. -
Mexican Independence
Jose Antonio Yorba, a sargent of the spanish army,he called Rancho de Santa Ana. -
Mexican American War
Alta California became part of United States and America settlers arrived in this area. -
Kentuckian William H
On land obtained from the decendents of Jose Antonio Yorba,in1886 with a population of 2000 in 1889 the seat of the newly formed Orange Country. -
Pacific Electric Railway
Was extended to Santa Ana, runing along Fourth Street downtown. The red cars travel to Los Angeles easier and helped Santa Ana's population. -
Santa Ana Army Air Base
Was a built as a training center for the United States Army Air Force. -
Main Place Mall
Was opened north of downtown and became a major center for the area. -
Charter City
The citizens of Santa Ana amented the charter to provide election of the mayor, the mayor of Santa Ana is Miguel A. Pulido. -
Santa Ana Artist's Village
Was created around Cal State Fullerton's , Grand Central Art Center to atract artists and young professionals to live work lofts and new businesses. The process has continued into 2009 with the reopening of the historic Yost Theater.
