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COVID-19 Updates

For all health-related information related to the novel coronavirus, or any information related to the County of Orange response to COVID-19, visit the OC Health Care Agency’s website.

For complete information and FAQs on the State’s current mask guidance, click here.Orange County COVID-19 case counts, and testing figures are updated daily, Monday through Friday, at https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/coronavi...

Southern California Edison Announces Aerial Inspections Utilizing Drones and Helicopters

Southern California Edison will be conducting aerial inspections utilizing drones and/or helicopters in the Rancho Santa Margarita area over the next few weeks

Over the next few weeks, Southern California Edison will be conducting aerial inspections in Rancho Santa Margarita neighborhoods utilizing drones and/or helicopters.  SCE inspectors use drones and helicopters to inspect equipment in hard-to-reac...

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 prevention. 

Sh...

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...

Rancho Santa Margarita Finance Department Wins GFOA Award

This is the City’s 20th consecutive award since incorporating in 2000.

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again awarded the City of Rancho Santa Margarita the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The City of Rancho Santa Margarita was judged on its comprehensive annual fi...

Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced

Summer Concerts are back! We're excited to announce that the City of Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series will rock Central Park on five consecutive Sundays with an outstanding lineup of excellent musical performances!

The fun starts on July 11th with STONE SOUL, an eight-piece, horn-blowing, foot-stomping Classic Soul & Motown tribute band – a great way to kick off the series!

The following Sunday, July 18th, THE COUNTRY WESTERN BAND will provide country-r...

Next E-Waste & Document Shredding Service set for October 2, 2021

Mark your calendar for the fall electronic waste and recycling opportunity.

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita’s next electronic waste disposal and document shredding event will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot of City Hall. 

Safely and responsibly dispose ...

SCE Free Battery Program for Medical Baseline Customers

Be prepared in the event of an unexpected power outage. The Critical Care Backup Battery (CCBB) Program provides a free portable backup battery and solar panel to eligible customers who depend on medical equipment for life-support purposes.

All Californians need to be prepared for potential outages, especially those who rely on electricity for medical devices and equipment and live in a high fire risk area.

Southern California Edison’s Medical Baseline customers can now have greater...

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...

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...