Santa Margarita Parkway Bridge Hinge Maintenance Project Update

Construction on the Santa Margarita Parkway bridge hinge is significantly complete.
Over the next week, there will be minimal activity visible on the bridge deck as the concrete reaches maximum strength.

Next Thursday and Friday (1/28 & 1/29), the contractor is tentatively scheduled to remove long-term traffic controls, resulting in a return to pre-construction traffic patterns. Removal work will take place during night hours, and traffic delays may o...

County of Orange Adds Second Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Super POD Site

The County of Orange is opening its second regional COVID-19 Vaccine Super Point of Dispensing (POD) site at Soka University of America in AlisoViejo on Saturday, January 23, 2021, starting at 8:00 a.m.

The Soka University COVID-19 vaccine supersite will open on Saturday, January 23, for individuals who live and work in Orange County and fall within the State’s Phase 1A, all tiers, including persons age 65 and older. Appointments are available ...

Small Business Grant Relief Program

Application Opens Monday, February 1st at 9:00 a.m.

This $2 million Small Business Grant Relief Program will support small businesses and nonprofit organizations, within the 5th Supervisorial District, impacted by COVID-19 by providing $10,000 (flat rate, single payment) awards to qualifying applicants. Aw...

Income Tax Preparation Assistance

If your household income was less than $60,000 in 2020, you might be eligible to file your tax returns for free. Assistance is available by appointment in Rancho Santa Margarita.

The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is now into its 7^th year in Rancho Santa Margarita. Tax preparation is done for lower-income individuals (threshold $60,000) under the auspices of the United Way of Orange County and the Internal Revenue ...

Disneyland to Host First OC "SuperPod" for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Based on the high demand for COVID vaccines, the county is establishing Super Point-of-Dispensing locations or "Super PODs." At this time, individual cities will not host vaccination sites separate from the Super PODs.

The County of Orange has established the first large Point-of-Dispensing (POD) site to provide COVID-19 vaccines to residents at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.

“The Disneyland Resort, the largest employer in the heart of Orange County, has stepped up to hos...

Beall to serve as Mayor, Figueroa as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2021

After the holidays, when the City Council reconvenes, Tony Beall will serve as Mayor and Anne Figueroa as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2021. City Council members made the 1-year appointments during their annual reorganization on Wednesday.

The City Council has selected Tony Beall as its mayor and Anne Figueroa as its mayor pro tem for 2021.

Each December, the council selects a new mayor and mayor pro tem from among its five members. Beall has served on the council since 2004 and was mayor in...

Rancho Santa Margarita Library Refurbishment Planned

The Rancho Santa Margarita Library will close for refurbishment on Monday, December 7, 2020. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and be directed to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library.

The renovation process is to bring the buildings up to code and to meet current and future needs.  Repairs are based on the OC Public Works Capital Improvement Program and the OCPL Facility Assessment Study and interior modifications will include...

Incumbents reelected in Rancho Santa Margarita

Mayor Pro Tempore Tony Beall and Council Member Carol Gamble have won reelection, according to the unofficial results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters.

In Rancho Santa Margarita, two seats were up for four-year terms.

Mayor Pro Tempore Beall was first elected to office in 2004. Council Member Gamble was first elected to serve on the City's inaugural City Council in 2000.  

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By clicking “Log In” on the MyDashboard bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyDashboard. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that they’d like to see...Read on...

Santa Margarita Parkway Bridge Hinge Maintenance Project Update

Construction on the Santa Margarita Parkway bridge hinge is significantly complete.
Over the next week, there will be minimal activity visible on the bridge deck as the concrete reaches maximum strength.

Next Thursday and Friday (1/28 & 1/29), the contractor is tentatively scheduled to remove long-term traffic controls, resulting in a return to pre-construction traffic patterns. Removal work will take place during night hours, and traffic delays may o...

County of Orange Adds Second Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Super POD Site

The County of Orange is opening its second regional COVID-19 Vaccine Super Point of Dispensing (POD) site at Soka University of America in AlisoViejo on Saturday, January 23, 2021, starting at 8:00 a.m.

The Soka University COVID-19 vaccine supersite will open on Saturday, January 23, for individuals who live and work in Orange County and fall within the State’s Phase 1A, all tiers, including persons age 65 and older. Appointments are available ...

Income Tax Preparation Assistance

If your household income was less than $60,000 in 2020, you might be eligible to file your tax returns for free. Assistance is available by appointment in Rancho Santa Margarita.

The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is now into its 7^th year in Rancho Santa Margarita. Tax preparation is done for lower-income individuals (threshold $60,000) under the auspices of the United Way of Orange County and the Internal Revenue ...

Disneyland to Host First OC "SuperPod" for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Based on the high demand for COVID vaccines, the county is establishing Super Point-of-Dispensing locations or "Super PODs." At this time, individual cities will not host vaccination sites separate from the Super PODs.

The County of Orange has established the first large Point-of-Dispensing (POD) site to provide COVID-19 vaccines to residents at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.

“The Disneyland Resort, the largest employer in the heart of Orange County, has stepped up to hos...

Beall to serve as Mayor, Figueroa as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2021

After the holidays, when the City Council reconvenes, Tony Beall will serve as Mayor and Anne Figueroa as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2021. City Council members made the 1-year appointments during their annual reorganization on Wednesday.

The City Council has selected Tony Beall as its mayor and Anne Figueroa as its mayor pro tem for 2021.

Each December, the council selects a new mayor and mayor pro tem from among its five members. Beall has served on the council since 2004 and was mayor in...

Rancho Santa Margarita Library Refurbishment Planned

The Rancho Santa Margarita Library will close for refurbishment on Monday, December 7, 2020. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and be directed to pick up their holds at the Foothill Ranch Library.

The renovation process is to bring the buildings up to code and to meet current and future needs.  Repairs are based on the OC Public Works Capital Improvement Program and the OCPL Facility Assessment Study and interior modifications will include...

Incumbents reelected in Rancho Santa Margarita

Mayor Pro Tempore Tony Beall and Council Member Carol Gamble have won reelection, according to the unofficial results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters.

In Rancho Santa Margarita, two seats were up for four-year terms.

Mayor Pro Tempore Beall was first elected to office in 2004. Council Member Gamble was first elected to serve on the City's inaugural City Council in 2000.  

For more local ...