Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Senator Mimi Walters congratulates RSM Eagles football team for state championship

Serving the 33rd District of California, Senator Mimi Walters enjoys getting out into the community to meet the people. This is an article from her recent newsletter highlighting her visit to Rancho Santa Margarita. The Senator's district includes South Orange County cities of Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto De Caza, LAguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel. Also included are several Central Orange County cities. See this MAP for boundaries. Click to visit Senator Walters' website. (Article and photo are credited to her newsletter)

"Standing before a gym filled with over 1600 students, faculty, and other dignitaries, Senator Walters offered congratulations to the football team and coaches of Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic High School for winning the CIF State Division 1 Bowl Championship last December. She presented Coach Harry Welch and his team with a Senate Resolution of Congratulations at a special ceremony on January 12th at the high school.

The 42-37 championship victory against Bellarmine College Prep of San Jose was played December 16th at the Home Depot Center in Carson. The game-winning score came on a fourth down, one-yard run with only 16 seconds left on the clock.

“What an exciting ending to a fabulous season,” said Senator Walters, who watched the Eagles’ last two games on cable. “The players, the coaches, and the parents should be very proud of this accomplishment.”

The state championship was a first for the school’s football team, but the third time for Welch, who won state football championships as the head coach for two other Southern California schools, St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano and Canyon Country High School in Santa Clarita."

Restaurant Review: BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse, Rancho Santa Margarita

The newest addition to the restaurant scene in Rancho Santa Margarita is BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse located in the Plaza El Paseo town center at the corner of Santa Margarita Pkwy and El Paseo. A new building was constructed specifically for BJ's on the site of the former TGI Fridays, which was razed for the new building.

Although new to RSM, BJ's has been around since the late 70's when they opened their first store in Santa Ana, CA just a few blocks from my first Orange County house. I loved the thick crust, Chicago style (not deep dish) pizza then and it still remains my favorite. In fact, it is about as close as it gets to my favorite childhood pizza joint, Armand's, from Elmwood Park, IL.

Since those early days, BJ's has remained true to their roots of great pizza while expanding the menus to include gourmet burgers, salads, entrees, pastas, sandwiches and a full complement of appetizers. The bar serves the usual array of cocktails, wines and beers plus their very own "home brewed" selection of handcrafted beers.

BJ's is a great place for a business lunch, family dinner or take out service (which includes their full food menu as well as their beers). Family friendly with a great service staff, you will be pleased with your experience at BJ's. In addition to this location, there are other close by stores at Laguna Hills Mall and Laguna Beach. You can also order online for curbside pickup and most items are available for catered events. If you are traveling, they have restaurants in 13 states!

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Rancho Santa Margarita Bank Owned / Foreclosure Homes For Sale

Click this link to see the latest Bank Owned / Foreclosure Homes For Sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688 as of December 27, 2010.

This the most current list of homes that are bank owned foreclosures in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. They range in price from 79,900 to $610,000 and include single family homes and town homes/condos. These homes may be located in various communities of Rancho Santa Margarita including Robinson Ranch, Dove Canyon, Las Flores, Rancho Cielo and Wagon Wheel.

Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM) is a lively and vibrant community that grew from a few housing developments in 1986 into one of the newer cities in Orange County California, incorporated as a city in 1999. The twin peaks of Santiago and Modjeska are the backdrop for the city and the adjoining wilderness areas. A 13-acre man made lake is a central focus of recreation in the community with a swimming lagoon and beach club plus a dozen other parks and recreation areas available throughout the city area. Elementary and secondary schools, both public and private serve the young people of the community. Residents are served by several shopping areas which include major retailers, small "mom & pop shops", entertainment venues and restaurants of a wide variety.

If you would like more information about buying a home in Rancho Santa Margarita or are considering selling your home, feel free to contact me for more information. You can also click here to for search all homes and condos in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Click here for information about the City of Rancho Santa Margarita.

Candy Cane Lane: Holiday Decorations

I can always find My Holiday Spirit by visiting Candy Cane Lane.

Every year neighbors on the normally quiet cul-de-sac street of El Corzo located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, display elaborate Holiday Decorations. It's a tradition. A beautiful and uplifting tradition that excites children, inspires adults and lifts The Holiday Spirit of anyone that visits Candy Cane Lane.

These magical homes, streets and neighborhoods have been around for years and set the standard for Holiday Decorations.

Candy Cane Lane By Day

Candy Cane Lane By Night

Every city has a Candy Cane Lane, you just need to know where to look. When you find it, be sure to visit every year and you will always find Your Holiday Spirit.

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