Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Rancho Santa Margarita Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Orange County.

Rancho Santa Margarita Residents Urged To Conserve Water

Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking residents across the state to voluntarily cut their water use by 15% amid extreme drought conditions.

Pain At Pump: Rancho Santa Margarita Gas Prices Cringe-Worthy

How much did you last pay to fill up in Rancho Santa Margarita? Gas prices are through the roof, well over $1 more than the summer of 2020.

District Attorney Todd Spitzer Slams California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation In Orange County

Fire Camp allows violent inmates to shorten sentence by as much as 60 percent and have convictions erased from their record.

Orange Mass Shooting Suspect Aminadab Gonzalez Set To Make First Court Appearance Thursday

Gonzalez is charged with four counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder of a police officer and one count of attempted murder.

City Of Rancho Santa Margarita: Welcome Home OC Property Network Workshop

Rental property owners, landlords, and property management professionals are invited to a workshop on Wednesday, July 21st, in the City ...

Rancho Santa Margarita Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Orange County decreased recently.

UV Index Skyrockets In Rancho Santa Margarita: How High Is It?

Beach-bound or poolside? Wear your sunscreen and your sunglasses officials say. The UV rays are at their highest levels this week.

City Of Rancho Santa Margarita: Southern California Edison Announces Aerial Inspections Utilizing Drones And Helicopters

Southern California Edison will be conducting aerial inspections utilizing drones and/or helicopters in the Rancho Santa Margarita area ...

Rep. Katie Porter Hosts 'Policy In The Park' For RSM Residents

Rancho Santa Margarita area congresswoman Katie Porter will be on hand to speak to her constituents July 11 at Mike Ward Community Park.

Fireworks To Cause Unhealthy Air Quality Across RSM

Between fireworks shows and backyard firecrackers, air across the region is expected to have unhealthy levels of particulate matter.

Find Cheap Gas In Rancho Santa Margarita As Fuel Costs Rise

Where is the cheapest gas in Rancho Santa Margarita? Patch dug for deals in hopes your next trip to the pump is a bit less painful.

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City Of Rancho Santa Margarita: Pet Adoption And Licensing Event In Rancho Santa Margarita

Save the date for the Pet Adoption Center's next small dog adoption event at Starbucks in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Fireworks Near Me: Rancho Santa Margarita’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in Rancho Santa Margarita and around O.C.

City Of Rancho Santa Margarita: Rancho Santa Margarita Finance Department Wins GFOA Award

This is the City's 20th consecutive award since incorporating in 2000.

College Financial Aid Applications In Rancho Santa Margarita Area: Compare To CA

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Rancho Santa Margarita Hits The Road 4th Of July Holiday Weekend

Residents are heading out of Rancho Santa Margarita in droves in planes, trains and automobiles for the 4th of July holiday weekend.

Blood Donations Needed In Rancho Santa Margarita Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Hit And Run Suspect Shoots Witness In South Orange County: OCSD

A hit and run suspect, who shot a witness, was arrested following a manhunt involving deputies from Rancho Santa Margarita.

FREE via Zoom Soil & Mulches Talk w/ Gary Matsuoka of LH Nursery

FREE via Z00m Soil & Mulches Talk w/ Gary Matsuoka of Laguna Hills Nursery. Then wrong soil can kill your plants

Authorities Asking For Public’s Help In Finding Suspects On 6-Year-Old’s Murder In Orange County

The incidents would have occurred between December 2020 and June 2021.

Repeat Drunk Driver Convicted Of Killing 77 Year-Old Grandmother, Seriously Injuring Her Boyfriend In Orange County

The jury deliberated for less than two hours before returning guilty verdicts on all counts.

Orange County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Rancho Santa Margarita area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 In Rancho Santa Margarita

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in Rancho Santa Margarita and around O.C.

Repeat Drunk Driver Convicted Of Killing 77 Year-Old Grandmother, Seriously Injuring Her Boyfriend In Orange County

Senior Deputy District Attorney Dan Feldman of the Homicide Unit is prosecuting this case.

RSM's Heat Wave Lingers Into The Weekend, With Critical Fire Risk

A high-pressure system is sticking around longer than expected, keeping temperatures high through Sunday.

Heat Advisory In Effect For Inland Orange County Friday

The heatwave will continue to bake inland Orange County through Friday night before a cool-down moves in, according to the Weather Service.

Flex Alert Issued For Rancho Santa Margarita

Authorities are asking residents to conserve energy to help prevent straining the power grid during the statewide heatwave.

Blood Donors Needed In Rancho Santa Margarita Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Rancho Santa Margarita area. The pandemic continues to affect the U.S. bloo...

City Of Rancho Santa Margarita: Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced

Summer Concerts are back! We're excited to announce that the City of Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series will rock Central Park ...

City Of Rancho Santa Margarita: Next E-Waste & Document Shredding Service Set For October 2, 2021

Mark your calendar for the fall electronic waste and recycling opportunity.

Rancho Santa Margarita Taco Bell Offers Free Taco For Vaccinated

Taco Tuesday just got better in OC. Get your free seasoned beef Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco by showing your COVID-19 vaccination card.

Heatwave Arrives In Rancho Santa Margarita: Air Quality Report

Where will you beat the heat in Rancho Santa Margarita? Tips on staying cool on the hottest week of 2021, so far.

Rancho Santa Margarita Area Home Prices Up Recently

Home prices are higher in the Rancho Santa Margarita area recently. See how much.

Two Men Charged With Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting A Woman Walking Home In Huntington

The woman flagged down a passing motorist after her attackers threw her out of the vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway.

City Of Rancho Santa Margarita: Traffic Alert: Road Closure At La Miranda And Buena Suerte June 14 - 18, 2021

The intersection of La Miranda and Buena Suerte will be closed the week of June 14, 2021, to June 18, 2021, for Splash Pad construction ...

City Of Rancho Santa Margarita: Coyote Incident Reported In Rancho Santa Margarita

Mission Viejo Animal Services is working closely with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to identify the coyote involved.

Santa Margarita HS Seniors Celebrate Commencement At Honda Center

The class of 2021 graduates joined the ranks of more than 11,000 Eagle alumni in a ceremony held at the home of the Anaheim Ducks.

Harvest Boutique is coming this Fall!

The Harvest Boutique at Community Lutheran in RSM will be bigger than ever!