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A People's Guide to Orange County

"A People’s Guide to Orange County" is an alternative tour guide that documents sites of oppression, resistance, struggle and transformation in Orange County, California. Written by Elaine Lewinnek, Thuy Vo Dang and Gustavo Arellano, this guidebook offers a view of the county beyond its high-profile amusement parks or the beaches.

Every month, the authors will be sharing a series of surprising stories that reveal the complexity of Orange County's histories. This month, Lewinnek, Vo Dang and Arellano uncover the contradictory legacies of the Cold War on Orange County.