Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

There's A New Old Church In Town [Video/Photos]

The two houses of worship celebrate their respective histories as they combine resources and parishioners in one of Rancho Santa Margarita's most visible buildings.

Who Is This Awesome Angler?

Lago Santa Margarita was the site of an epic sight. Who's hungry for fish sticks?

SMCHS Freshman Wins VFW Award

Santa Margarita Catholic's Kate Thomas took first place in the local audio essay competition detailing why she's optimistic about the future.

RSM Woman: All She Wants to Do Is Breathe

The Pep Squad raises funds for a Santa Margarita Catholic alumnus with a fighting spirit who learned she needs a double lung transplant.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Friends of the Library Book Sale Raises Thousands [Video]

The community supports the library by digging deep off the shelves. Find out how much was raised.

Local 9-Year-Old Does His Part for Typhoon Relief

A Dove Canyon boy decides he wants to help typhoon victims, so he does something about it.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

Mission Viejo Football Honors Veterans [Video]

Diablos give military veterans the shirts off their backs in a special ceremony that honored veterans after the Tesoro game.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Haunted Mansion is A Halloween Hobby

The Haunted Mansion Haunt in Trabuco Canyon could be providing its final scarefest.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

Watch Dancing Zombie Flash Mob

Positive Energy Dance Center of Lake Forest digs deep to entertain crowd at Hometown Halloween in Mission Viejo.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

One-Legged Triathlete Inspires Boston Bombing Survivors

Orange County's Sarah Reinertsen helps victims through a "mobility clinic" attended by victims of the May marathon attack.

Warren to Begin Preaching Again at End of Month

Pastor Rick Warren will return nearly three months after his youngest son's suicide.

Architect of a Community: RSM's Richard Reese

Reese transformed a blank slate of ranch land into the now thriving "urban village" that is RSM community.

Jordan Stanton: A Home Where Every Day is Memorial Day

Beach or Books? Library Friends Raise Thousands of Clams

There's reading material aplenty, and cash too, at the Rancho Santa Margarita Friends of the Library Bookstore, which had a great haul during its Spring Sale.

Rancho Santa Margarita Remembers 9/11

Patriot Day gave the City an opportunity to honor first responders, its adopted 2/5 Marines, and victims of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Cancer-Free With the Brain to Prove It

Rancho Santa Margarita woman raising money this weekend in fundraising walk shares her message. Don't flinch when it comes to getting help; it could save your life.

Dog Lovers Team Up for National Dog Day

Sunday is National Dog Day. How did you celebrate,? Upload photos of your special pooch!

RSM Deputies Grab Another Bridge Jumper, Pull Him to Safety

Standing on a ledge ready to jump, a man is tackled from behind and wrestled back onto the Tijeras Creek Bridge. It's the second time in 70 days Rancho Santa Margarita deputies grabbed someone on the other side of the railing.

RSM Woman in Ms. Senior California Pageant

Suzanne Millhollen was runner-up in Orange County, but could find herself in Atlantic City later this year competing for the Ms. Senior America crown.

Watch: Whale Dubbed 'Bart' Tangled in Fishing Net Off O.C. Coast Is Freed

The animal was first spotted Friday off the coast of Dana Point, dragging dead sharks and a sea lion in the net behind him.