Sports Chalet South County Stores to Close as Company Shutters All Stores

Sports Chalet, the longstanding Southern California chain, announced the abrupt closure of all stores Saturday.

Gelson's Markets to Offer Freebies at Grand Opening

The first 200 customers in line at Gelson's Markets Thursday Ladera Ranch grand opening at the former Haggens store will receive gift bags.

Shop at Rancho Santa Margarita Walmart? Suit Alleges a Popular Food Contains Wood Pulp

Walmart's “100% Grated Parmesan Cheese" actually contains something else, a new lawsuit alleges.

What Rancho Santa Margarita Businesses Do You Miss?

Patch Readers got nostalgic and told us which local businesses they wish never closed down.

10 Businesses Patch Readers Want to See in Rancho Santa Margarita

We asked. You answered. Find out which businesses your neighbors would love to see open in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Will Your Haggen, Formerly Albertson's, Become Gelson's or Smart & Final?

The two supermarket chains have submitted bids to take over the soon-to-close Haggen grocery stores. Sales pending approval in court.

'The Force' and Disney Magic are About to Collide

Disneyland will celebrate the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” beginning in November.

Hundreds of Seasonal and Part-Time Jobs Listed in California

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

Haggen to Close Stores in Trabuco, Ladera and Mission Viejo

The grocery chain is closing all of its California stores within months of opening them.

Which California Cities Have Fared Best and Worst Since the Recession?

One Southern California city has fared worse than every other major city in the nation while a Northern California city is thriving.

Hundreds of New Jobs Listings in California Over the Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

UPS Hiring Nearly 100,000 Workers For Holidays: Here's Where

Find thousands of jobs posted daily.

Gas Prices Tumble: Here Are Rancho Santa Margarita's Cheapest Stations

The average cost of a gallon of gas in Orange County is nearly 56 cents less than it was a year ago.

Job Openings Hit Record High: Here Are Thousands Of Them

California job-seekers rejoice. Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.

Tribune Fires LA Times Publisher Austin Beutner

Austin Beutner's tenure at the helm of the Tribune Publishing Co.'s flagship paper lasted 13 months.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

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Haggen Accuses Albertsons of Cutthroat Practices in $1 Billion Suit

In a suit filed Tuesday, Haggen blamed its competitor for the problems that doomed stores in five states within months of their openings.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

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Ashley Madison Targeted in Class-Action Suit Over Data Breach

An LA man is suing the adultery dating site for allegedly failing to protect customer privacy, causing “irreparable harm.”

California May Bear Brunt of Chinese Market Crash

Because California is part of the Pacific Rim, one economic expert thinks Monday's crash may be felt here more than any other states.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

RSM to Get County Funds to help Combat Flooding

Rancho Santa Margarita has been awarded grant money to retrofit catch basins throughout the city.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

Haggen to Close Four OC Grocery Stores

The northwest grocery chain gambled on a massive West Coast expansion this year, but now it will close 22 of its newly opened stores.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

Gas Prices Dip, But Are You Being Gouged?

A Consumer watchdog group is accusing oil refineries of gouging California drivers and is calling for legislation to reign them in.

Should All Companies Offer Longer Paid Leave for New Parents?

Los Gatos-based Netflix set off a nationwide conversation Tuesday when it announced generous paid leave for new moms and dads.

Thousands Of Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

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Southland Company Wins Important NASA Contract

“The work supports ongoing research aboard the International Space Station and helps enable the journey to Mars.” Link for Jobs.

Salmonella Risk Prompts Dog Food Recall

People who handle the food are also at risk for illness.

Rent Unaffordable for Average Worker in California

A study shows California workers must make $26.65 an hour to afford rent in the state, while the average renter's wage is 18.96.

Thousands Of Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

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You Tell Us: Should Minions Be Used to Sell Candy and Junk Food?

A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?

IKEA Offering Free Repair Kit For Products That Killed 2 Children

More than 27 million items are part of the repairs.

Thousands Of Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

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Recall: 2 Million Pounds of Chicken

The chicken products have been linked to several cases of salmonella.

While Lawsuit's Pending, 'Arsenic-Laced' Wine Remains On Shelves

Have the allegations soured wine drinkers on California's $24.6 billion industry?

Do Minions Happy Meal Toys Curse?

WTF? Some parents say they clearly hear F-bombs coming from the little potty mouths.

Saturday is Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven Stores in Rancho Santa Margarita

Customers can enjoy a free small Slurpee on July 11.

How Far Does $100 Go In California?

A new study confirms what many Californians already know.