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Notification to Businesses Regarding Stage Two

The County of Orange received approval on May 23, 2020, from the Governor’s Office to authorize additional businesses identified in Stage Two to reopen with modifications. Rancho Santa Margarita businesses must follow all State and County guidance.

Stage Two Approved to begin in OC, Rancho Santa Margarita

On May 23, 2020, the State of California approved the County of Orange's plan to accelerate local businesses into Stage Two of California's Resiliency Roadmap

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Shop and Dine Rancho Santa Margarita

The City is launching a campaign to raise the visibility and importance of buying local. Shop & Dine Rancho Santa Margarita promotes local businesses and encourages residents to do their shopping and dining within the City of RSM.

The effects on local businesses due to the coronavirus shutdown have been devastating.  By patronizing local services within our neighborhoods whenever possible, our community will help local businesses to remain unique, thriving, and vibrant as ...

City Hall will reopen to the public on Monday, May 18, 2020

City Hall Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Building/Planning/Public Works Counter Hours
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - noon on Friday

City Hall will reopen to the public on Monday, May 18th, with health and safety modifications in effect.  Sneeze guards, signage, sanitization, and distancing protocols have been installed and implemented to allow staff to provide customer servic...

Rancho Santa Margarita Local Hazard Mitigation Plan earns Award of Excellence

The FEMA approved Rancho Santa Margarita Local Hazard Mitigation Plan has received an Award of Excellence from the American Planning Association.

The American Planning Association Orange Section has awarded the Rancho Santa Margarita Local Hazard Mitigation Plan an Award of Excellence. It is now eligible for consideration at the State level by the APA California Chapter Awards. 

Wendy Stark...

Age Well Senior Services debuts Adopt A Senior Program

Be a hero to a local senior in need by funding daily, nutritious meals for pickup and delivery.

While congregate lunches at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center are suspended due to the Coronavirus pandemic, meals are still being prepared and delivered to thousands of people each day in Rancho Santa Margarita and throughout South Orange County.&...

Community Legal Aid SoCal offers free legal support

Community Legal Aid SoCal provides free support and services to help low-income people who are struggling with civil legal issues

The COVID-19 crisis has created a lot of uncertainty in the community, and Community Legal Aid SoCal is open and offering free support and services to assist low-income people who are struggling with civil legal issues.

If you have questions about housing,...

2020 Census is underway - have you been counted?

The 2020 Census questionnaire is quick and easy. Information is secure, safe, and confidential, and your privacy is protected. Census responses help to direct billions of dollars in federal funds for our schools, roads, and other public services.

The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. Responding to the 2020 Census takes only a few minutes and is crucial to determine Rancho Santa Margarita’s future representations and funding until 2030. It’s e...

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita is following recommendations of the Orange County Health Care Agency regarding the COVID-19 situation. Please visit www.ochealthinfo.com for the most up-to-date information.

 City staff members have attended all OC COVID-19 briefings, and the City is following recommendations of the Orange County Healthcare Agency and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  

While the Health Care Agency acknowledge...

E-Waste & Document Shredding Event rescheduled to November 7, 2020

Save the Date!
Free Electronic Waste & Document Shredding Event
Saturday, November 7, 2020

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita’s electronic waste disposal and document shredding event previously scheduled for May has been canceled due to ongoing COVID-19 health concerns.

The event will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2020, from 8:00...