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National Prescription Take-Back Day

Dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription medication safely and responsibly - no questions asked.

Don’t let your medicine cabinet be the source of drugs for anyone. Mark your calendar for the next drive-thru Take Back Day event scheduled for Saturday, April 24th, in the RSM City Hall parking lot from 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Dispose of unwanted, unused, ...

Rancho Santa Margarita is 2nd Safest City in California

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita has once again been named the 2nd Safest City in California by SafeWise.com.

The complete top 10 ranking includes: 

1. Danville

2. Rancho Santa Margarita

3. Moorpark

4. Rancho Palos Verdes

5. Aliso Viejo

6. Lake Forest

7. Yorba Linda

8. Laguna Niguel

9. Mission Viejo

10. Lincoln

SafeWise determined this ranking through FBI crime sta...

Police Services Front Lobby Open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

The Rancho Santa Margarita Police Services lobby is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Police Services for the City of Rancho Santa Margarita are provided by contract with the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD). The Sheriff's Department is responsible for protecting citizens, the enforcement of laws, and crime preve...

Kindergarten Readiness Activities

OC Read/OC Public Libraries offer Kindergarten Readiness activities at ocpl.org.

KINDERGARTEN READINESS

Children who enter kindergarten with basic reading, math, and social skills are more likely to achieve success in school, attain higher levels of education, and secure employment. OC Public Libraries has compiled resources and design...

Adopt a Senior in Need

Age Well Senior Services is seeking donors to help local seniors receive nutritious daily meals.

Age Well Senior Services needs your help ensuring our local homebound, and at-risk seniors continue to thrive in our community. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way meals and groceries are obtained for our most vulnerable population. Call (949) 709-7...

Camuglia selected as Planning Commission Chair, Nelson to serve as Vice Chair

Planning Commission meetings take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall.

At its regular meeting on February 3, 2021, the Rancho Santa Margarita Planning Commission welcomed new Planning Commissioner Dave Triepke to the dais. They join Kristen Camuglia Jim Leach, Blaine Nelson, and Mark McQuaid to perform commission duties in 2...

Senior Cuisine Delivered Program Now Available

Restaurant meals delivered safely and affordably for seniors 50+. Sign up today for $15 off your first two weeks.

Age Well Senior Services introduces Senior Cuisine Delivered, a  meal program for Orange County seniors, 50+, their caregivers, and dependents. Experience restaurant quality food delivered safely to your door, made affordable! Sign up today for $...

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 ...

RSM Library Construction Update

The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment on Monday, December 7, 2020, and is scheduled to reopen in June. While closed, patrons can access all other OC Public Libraries and are asked 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...