Bommer Canyon was once the cattle camp on the Irvine Ranch and was home to Irvine's own cowboys. Today, it is part of the city's preserved open spaces. Interpretive Specialist Brian Hughes describes the parks history as well as present programs available for the public to enjoy.

Author and former bat boy Rob Goldman shares his unique experience with the Angels baseball franchise, which dates back to Opening Day in 1961.

Author and former bat boy Rob Goldman shares his unique experience with the Angels baseball franchise, which dates back to Opening Day in 1961.

In the summer of 1953, more than 50,000 boy scouts from all over the country gathered on the Irvine Ranch for the Boy Scout Jamboree. Not only was this a momentous moment in the lives of those who attended, it also marked a changing point in the development of the Irvine area. Most of the infrastructure built for the Jamboree laid the groundwork for future communities in Newport Beach and in Irvine.

This week, OC Historian and author Phil Brigandi discusses the Jamboree and its impact on Orange County.

In the summer of 1953, more than 50,000 boy scouts from all over the country gathered on the Irvine Ranch for the Boy Scout Jamboree. Not only was this a momentous moment in the lives of those who attended, it also marked a changing point in the development of the Irvine area. Most of the infrastructure built for the Jamboree laid the groundwork for future communities in Newport Beach and in Irvine.

This week, OC Historian and author Phil Brigandi discusses the Jamboree and its impact on Orange County.

This week Paul Spitzzeri, Assistant Director at the Homestead Museum, continues the discussion of the Barton Massacre of 1857.

This week Paul Spitzzeri, Assistant Director at the Homestead Museum, continues the discussion of the Barton Massacre of 1857.

The Barton Massacre of 1857 took place on what would later become the Irvine Ranch. This week, Paul Spitzzeri, Assistant Director of the Homestead Museum, discusses what precipitated the violence as well as its aftermath.

The Barton Massacre of 1857 took place on what would later become the Irvine Ranch. This week, Paul Spitzzeri, Assistant Director of the Homestead Museum, discusses what precipitated the violence as well as its aftermath.

James Harvey Irvine inherited his father's ranch in 1892 and arguably had the most influence on the Irvine Ranch.