Chamber Event A Huge Success

About 120 business and community leaders attend the Rancho Santa Margarita Chamber of Commerce celebration of its name change and renewed focus.

Chamber of Commerce Ushers In New Focus Tonight

With new leadership and a new name, the Rancho Santa Margarita Chamber of Commerce celebrates itself on Tuesday. The public is invited.

Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Itself, New Direction

The Rancho Santa Margarita Chamber of Commerce will cut its own ribbon on Tuesday at Penske Toyota with an event open to local business and community leaders.

Waffle Sandwich Shop to Replace O.C. Burger Location

Bruxie will open its third Orange County location. It offers sandwiches made from waffles. Mmm, waffles.

Whiz Biz: Uncorked Wine Bar and Boutique

There's no need to travel far to enjoy the experience of a winery; this local wine bar has it all.

Photos: What's Cinépolis? Go Inside

The luxury movie theater is already operating in Del Mar, with other sites on the books in Rancho Santa Margarita and Laguna Niguel.

Cinépolis Punches Its First Five Tickets in RSM

Rancho Santa Margarita's planning commission unanimously grants the theater chain—the fourth-largest in the world—a conditional use permit to operate in the Edwards Theater space.

Is Your Business Struggling—And We Mean Really Struggling?

There's a reality show that will help struggling businesses stay afloat. Could TV return to Rancho Santa Margarita?

If You Do Business in RSM, You Should Read This

Patch Places has information on Rancho Santa Margarita restaurants, shops, salons and more. If you're a business owner, make it yours: claim your business listing for free.

Rancho Santa Margarita Chamber Luncheon at Friends Sports Tavern

Rancho Santa Margarita Chamber of Commerce will meet at 11:30 a.m. for lunch, networking.

On MLK Day, RSM Is Mostly Open

If you're going to be out and about on Monday, you might find that the Martin Luther King holiday is a lot like most other days.

One More (24-Hour Day) at Disneyland

Poll: How would you spend a full day in the Magic Kingdom?

Local Ownership Gives Togo's Special Flavor

Togo's has its ribbon-cutting ceremony over the weekend. Owners Mark and Linda Moran have lived in the area for two decades.

Goodbye Edwards, Hello Cinépolis

The Edwards Cinemas 6 closes, making the way for Rancho Santa Margarita to get a luxury movie house.

From Dud to Star, Spielberg's 'War Horse' Discovered in Orange County

Finder’s Key started out as a bit of a dud as a racehorse at the Los Alamitos Race Course. But he's a champion on the silver screen.

Video: BJ's Restaurant Cuts Ribbon, Welcomes Community Involvement

The area's response to the big new restaurant has exceeded the expectations of general manager Matt Smith.

Nothing to Sneeze At, Marque Urgent Care Opens 'Early'

Medical facility cuts the ribbon on its 5,000-foot facility, but finds itself open for business ahead of schedule.

Whiz Biz: OC Burger Co.

This unique burger place serves up a variety of quality burgers at a price that can't be beat.

What's Open in Rancho Santa Margarita on Thanksgiving Day

Coffee shops, grocery stores, bars and restaurants that are open to serve you on the Thanksgiving holiday.

Whiz Biz: Romano's Tailor and Clothier

Rita and Romano bring their love story, fine tailoring and personal touch all the way from Italy.

Whiz Biz: Timeless Treasures

This scrapbooking store has been on the "cutting edge" of the crafting world since 1997.

Whiz Biz: Frosting on Top

This local businesswoman left the corporate world to pursue her love of baking and never looked back.

Video: New BJ's Worth the Wait

There are mixed reviews on opening night, but for the most part, the comments are positive.

Lowe's Closes Stores, But Rancho Santa Margarita Is Safe For Now

There is one Orange County casualty among the 20 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouses that are being shuttered.

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse Opens Today in Rancho Santa Margarita

The restaurant opens its doors to the general public at the site of the old TGI Fridays.

Whiz Biz: Ballpark Pizza Team

This locally-owned pizza place has been serving the community with fundraisers, team parties and special events for nearly two decades.

BJ's Restaurant Is So Close You Can Smell It

The restaurant, on the site of the old TGIF's, is set to open on Monday. Here's a look inside the walls.

Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment Complex Sold to New York Firm

Buena Vida and two other California properties are part of a deal for $100 million.

Whiz Biz: Olivia's Closet Boutique

This local mom brings quality, boutique-style clothing to women at prices they can afford.

Update: Bank Of America Plans to Charge Monthly $5 Debit Card Fee

Sen. Dick Durbin blasts the bank.

Tentative Accord Reached Between Grocery Workers, Stores

Grocery worker strike might be averted.

Video: BJ's Restaurant Springing to Life—Quickly

The new restaurant is closer to the finish line than the starting line. It's scheduled to open in early October.

$560,000 Fine for Catalytic Converter Maker in Rancho Santa Margarita

Car Sound Exhaust Inc. was out of compliance for more than five years.

Del Taco Offering 29-Cent Tacos, Rolling Out Prototype Store

The Lake Forest-based chain is undergoing a makeover and selling tacos for pennies.

Business Notebook: Optometrist Honored for Recognizing Risk of Stroke

Dr. Kathleen Anderson of RSM Vision is recognized; also, a note about the RSM Business Alliance.

Final Chapter Begins for Borders in Rancho Santa Margarita

Bookstore chain is closing its remaining 399 stores, including the local outlet. Liquidation could take up to six weeks. A city official says the closure won't crimp sales-tax revenues too much.

Borders Bankruptcy Closes Chapter 7

The company is closing up shop, which closes the book on its Rancho Santa Margarita store.

Business Notebook: Worthwhile Cause, Cheap Hotdogs and Football Fundraising

The price is right at Wienerschnitzel, and Trabuco Hills Touchdown Club tries for paydirt. Also, dinner at Ballpark helps a child in need.

Sears Opens Showroom in Rancho Santa Margarita

The department store icon debuts the state's second Sears Appliance Showroom. The grand opening is today.

Video: A Closer 'First Look' at the BJ's Bar

All those pipes that are sticking up from the ground inside BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse are strategically placed.