New Mayor Pro Tempore Selected In RSM

Rancho Santa Margarita City councilmembers unanimously selected Anne Figueroa to serve as the new Mayor Pro Tempore.

No Burn Order In RSM: Skip The Fire Pit Saturday

Rancho Santa Margarita residents: If you had weekend plans to light up your fireplace, postpone them, authorities say.

New Hardware Store Opens In Rancho Santa Margarita

A new Ace Hardware store just opened up on Santa Margarita Parkway. What to know.

New Year's Eve Celebration Scheduled In RSM: What To Know

Rancho Santa Margarita residents were encouraged to come and be a part of the celebration.

Toys Urgently Needed In RSM For Spark Of Love Toy Drive

The Spark of Love Toy Drive is back, and Orange County firefighters are urging to public to bring donations for children in need.

'Breakfast With Santa' Event Scheduled In Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita residents were urged to buy tickets early to this seasonal event.

New Veterans Monument's Final Design OK'd In RSM

The final design for a veterans monument at Central Park was approved unanimously in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Flood Watch In Rancho Santa Margarita As Storm Approaches

Wet weather is returning to Rancho Santa Margarita this week. Here's what to know about the Flood Watch Advisory.

Ladera Ranch Woman Embezzled $56K From OC Company

A 43-year-old Ladera Ranch woman pleaded guilty Monday and was sentenced for embezzling about $56,000 from the company.

RSM Man Shot By Police After Allegedly Killing Woman For Car, Video Shows: Police

Video of a 31-year-old Rancho Santa Margarita man firing at police while running toward an In-N-Out Burger in Laguna Hills was released.

Veterans Day In Rancho Santa Margarita Plans Announced: What To Know

RSM residents are invited to attend a reception at 6 p.m. at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center this Veterans Day.

Don't Light The Fire Pit In Rancho Santa Margarita: No Burn Order In Place, Air Quality Alert

The National Weather Service alerted residents in Mission Viejo and across Orange County not to light wood fires for the next several days.

CA Nov. 4 Election: What's On The Ballot, How To Vote In Rancho Santa Margarita

As of Oct. 20, there were 1,910,653 registered voters in Orange County.

JSerra Football Coach Out After Season-Ending Loss: Report

Victor Santa Cruz​ coached the team for three seasons.

Find A Food Bank Near RSM As Shutdown Stalls Federal Food Aid

A lapse in CalFresh payments could mean thousands of residents may turn to Orange County food banks.

Residents Urged To Attend RSM State Of The City: What To Know

Mayor Tony Beall will deliver the State of the City address, highlighting recent achievements, ongoing projects, and more.

Give Blood, Get A Gift Card In RSM: November Blood Drives

Rancho Santa Margarita residents who donate to give blood this month will automatically be entered in the chance to win a $5,000 prize.

‘No Kings’ Protests Planned This Weekend Around RSM: What To Know

Several local protests are on tap against President Trump's administration this weekend.

Injuries Reported In 241 Freeway Crash Amid Wet Weather: CHP

At least one person was injured in the crash, which was reported at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

Evacuation Orders Issued In OC Communities Due To Flooding

Orange County just issued a mandatory evacuation order for areas near the Airport Fire burn scar. What to know.

Free Family Halloween Festival In RSM: What To Know

Residents can celebrate the spooky season with safe trick-or-treating, bounce houses, a haunted house and more.

Drug Take Back Day To Be Held In Rancho Santa Margarita: Save The Date

The drive will be held for residents to anonymously drop off prescription medication on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Learn How To Protect Your RSM Business At Free Workshop

Local business owners were invited to join Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez for an informative roundtable discussion this October.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Rancho Santa Margarita This Fall

October is a great time to pick up the best pumpkin possible at Orange County area pumpkin patches.

Street Sweeping Schedule In RSM Released: What To Know

From October through April, residential streets will be swept twice per month, according to city officials.

Man Charged With Threatening OC Catholic Church Pleads Guilty To Weapon Possession

The 38-year-old Alabama man was originally charged with a felony count of criminal threats and more, according to court records.

Major Crash Kills 1 Person In South OC: CHP

A three-car crash killed at least one person in Rancho Mission Viejo Tuesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Major Crash Shuts Down Busy South OC Road: OCSD

The crash was reported in Rancho Mission Viejo and resulted in full closures of a main road in town, authorities said.

RSM Man Who Killed Woman For Her Car Dies In Shootout In Front Of In-N-Out

A Rancho Santa Margarita man led police on a cross-county pursuit after opening fire on a San Diego woman for her car, police said.

Taylor Swift Impersonator Available for Private Parties

Now accepting bookings for birthday parties and private events!

AlertOC Drill Scheduled In Rancho Santa Margarita: What To Know

Orange County Sheriff's deputies will be testing the county's AlertOC system with a large-scale drill this week. What to know.

Where To Pick Apples Around Rancho Santa Margarita: 2025 Guide

Apple picking season is here and there are more than a dozen orchards offering family fun including the Apple Butter Festival in SoCal.

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Driver, Injures Child In Silverado

One person was killed and three others, including a child, were injured in a head-on crash in Silverado Thursday.

Man Who Made Threats To OC Catholic Church Claimed To Be 'Angel Of Death', DA Says

The Alabama man sent an email threatening to "do the Lord's reaping" at St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado Canyon, prosecutors said.

Man Who Threatened OC Catholic Church Charged For Illegal Weapons, Threats

An Alabama man was charged Tuesday with making threats toward a Roman Catholic abbey in Orange County.

RSM Kids Raise Money For Youth In Need During Charity Event

Three south Orange County kids proved that compassion has no age limit after leading a back-to-school charity event.

RSM Parents Claim AI Chatbot Became Son's 'Suicide Coach' In Lawsuit

The lawsuit was filed against OpenAI with accusations that the company's ChatGPT encouraged a teenage boy to commit suicide.

Where To Go Fishing For Free Near RSM This Weekend

On Aug. 30, Californians without a fishing license will be able to explore a new hobby on Free Fishing Day.

South OC High Schools Ranked Among Best For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report

The results are in. Did your child's high school make the national ranking?

E-Bike Safety Course Scheduled In RSM: What To Know

The course is designed to teach both riders and parents the rules of the road when riding both e-bikes and bicycles.