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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...

RSM Library Construction Update

The Rancho Santa Margarita Library closed for refurbishment in December 2020 and is now scheduled to reopen in August. 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...