Rancho Santa Margarita Trader Joe’s Recalls Crunchy Salad

Stores across California are recalling a salad that the USDA said may have hard plastic in its dressing.

Ditch The E-Waste In Rancho Santa Margarita At Recycling Event

In partnership with CR&R Waste Services, Rancho Santa Margarita is holding an e-waste and shredding event Saturday.

10 Ways To Help Ukraine From Rancho Santa Margarita

Golden Staters are banding together to send aid to Ukrainians as Russia's invasion continues. Here's how you can get involved.

Rancho Santa Margarita Volunteers Sought For Point In Time Count

Orange County is gearing up for its biennial Point In Time, and resident volunteers are needed to help the count.

Patch Photo Of The Week: Bird's Eye View Over Greater OC Sunset

This picture shot by Rancho Santa Margarita resident photographer Scott Plummer captures a perfect Orange County sunset.

OC Seeks Rancho Santa Margarita Public Comment For ARPA Funds

Orange County is asking Rancho Santa Margarita residents to submit feedback about the upcoming fiscal year's budget.

Noise Advisory: Rancho Santa Margarita Residents May Hear Booms

Camp Pendleton issued a noise advisory alert through Feb. 11. Expect big bangs in the Rancho Santa Margarita area starting Friday.

Prices Rising Again In Rancho Santa Margarita Starbucks Locations

That latte is about to get a little more expensive due to inflation, increasing labor costs and supply chain issues.

Tie The Knot On Valentine's Day In Rancho Santa Margarita

Are you looking to say "I do" this Valentine's Day? The Orange County Clerk is offering extended Valentine's Day hours.

Upcoming OC Parks Hiking Events Coming To Rancho Santa Margarita

Do you want to take a hike, but need encouragement? OC Parks has several hiking events for Rancho Santa Margarita residents this month.

Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drives Near Rancho Santa Margarita

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.

Rancho Santa Margarita Residents Can Become OC Grand Jurors

Residents who are interested in scrutinizing local government are invited to sign up for Orange County's watchdog panel of grand jurors.

COVID-19 Surge May Be Behind Rancho Santa Margarita Trash Pileup

CR&R, which provides trash pickup services to several Orange County cities, said the latest COVID-19 surge led to staffing shortages.

Rancho Santa Margarita 2022 Homeless Count Delayed

The 2022 Orange County Point-In-Time homeless count has been postponed until February, officials say.

No Burn Order In Rancho Santa Margarita: Skip The Friday Fire Pit

The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a mandatory no-burn order through Friday in Orange County.

RSM 'Gas Tax Holiday' Proposed Amid Surging Fuel Prices

The Golden State may not receive another gas tax hike this summer under Gov. Newsom's budget proposal. What to know.

Gas Prices In Rancho Santa Margarita Drop A Penny From December

Prices for gasoline across Orange County are slowly dropping. Where can you find the closest cheap gas in Rancho Santa Margarita?

No Burn Order In Rancho Santa Margarita: Skip The Friday Bonfire

The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a mandatory no-burn order through Friday in Orange County.

Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood Near Rancho Santa Margarita: Red Cross

Red Cross blood donors will be entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl.

Rancho Santa Margarita Shifts To Organic Waste Recycling In 2022

Come Jan. 1, Orange County residents and businesses will need to separate food products out from trash to help reduce harmful emissions.

Rancho Santa Margarita Volunteers Sought For Point In Time Count

Orange County is gearing up for its biennial Point In Time, and resident volunteers are needed from Rancho Santa Margarita.

What's Open, Closed Christmas Eve In Rancho Santa Margarita: 2021

With Christmas falling on a Saturday, that changes things in 2021. Here is what is closed & when in the days before the holiday weekend.

Shortest Day In Rancho Santa Margarita: Winter Solstice 2021

Winter Solstice arrives in Orange County on Dec. 21, 2021 - the shortest day and longest night of the year.

Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood: Red Cross

Red Cross blood donors will be entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl.

‘Christmas Comet’: When To Watch In Rancho Santa Margarita

We may be able to see comet Leonard and its impressive tail in Rancho Santa Margarita at least through mid-December.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Rancho Santa Margarita Area

The country is experiencing a severe blood supply shortage.

Rancho Santa Margarita SCE Customers May Qualify For $4K Rebate

Buying an electric car? It's time to look at the secondary market. Here's how RSM SoCal Edison customers who buy used EVs could get $4,000.

NCL in Paris

The Saddleback Valley Chapter of National Charity League (NCL), Inc. celebrated the 38th Annual Fashion Show and Fundraising event.

Geminid Meteor Shower: See Fireballs In Rancho Santa Margarita

This one’s a dandy. Get far away from city lights in Rancho Santa Margarita to take in the Geminids, known for producing colorful fireballs.

Where To Donate On Giving Tuesday In Rancho Santa Margarita

Here are some of Orange County's most worthy charitable organizations. Did we miss one? Let us know where you donate on #GivingTuesday.

Spread Cheer In Rancho Santa Margarita: Toys For Tots Needs Help

Each year, the Walt Disney Company collects toys for California children whose families may not be able to afford holiday gifts.

Adopt A Senior This Holiday Season In Rancho Santa Margarita

Age Well Senior Services and the City of Rancho Santa Margarita are seeking donations for the Meals of Wheels program this holiday season.

Espresso Day: Get Your Free Fix Near Rancho Santa Margarita

Tuesday’s cup of joe will taste better than usual. Dunkin’ will be offering free espresso drink rewards across California.

Adopt A Marine Or Senior This Holiday In Rancho Santa Margarita

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita is working to make this holiday season for local marines and seniors a special one.

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

The U.S. is experiencing a severe blood supply shortage.

Coto De Caza Yule Log Tradition Returns For Holiday Season

The centuries-old tradition of burning a Yule log has been practiced by the Coto Conservancy for 43 years.

No More Late Fees For OC Library In Rancho Santa Margarita

Beginning Tuesday, Orange County Public Libraries will remove late fines for overdue items in Rancho Santa Margarita.

See Leonid Meteors In Rancho Santa Margarita, Next Lunar Eclipse

Fall meteor showers, such as the Leonids peaking over California this week, produce long tails like the recently seen green Taurid fireball.

Rancho Santa Margarita Holiday Events 2021: Christmas & Santa

Guide to tree lightings, Hanukkah menorah fests, parades, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks, craft boutiques, light drive-thrus & more in OC.

Not Sitting Idle: Rancho Santa Margarita Drivers Shop For Gas

The cost for filling up in Rancho Santa Margarita is well over $4.50 per gallon. What is the cost of filling up doing to your weekly budget?