Orange County History: Al Capone & Rancho Santa Margarita

Historian Chris Jepsen will share the story of criminal kingpin Al Capone’s attempt to buy Rancho Santa Margarita, including much of South O.C. and all of today’s Camp Pendleton. Stories range from California rancheros, local bootlegging, and Capone’s face-off with the padres of Mission San Juan Capistrano. You won’t want to miss it! Q&A session will follow the presentation.