Vision:
This vision is intended to reflect a positive mental image of the City of Rancho Mirage at a time in the future. It attempts to describe what the City will look like, feel like and function in the year 2020. The physical content and image of the City will reflect the values that have prevailed over the years.The Vision is the first step in the planning process. It provides the foundation for the General Plan. It also should inspire accomplishment and focus energies towards achieving the goals of the City. It will be central to the decision-making processes that will forge the City in years to come. Thus:In the year 2020 Rancho Mirage will be noted for the quality of its residential neighborhoods. It will continue to be a great place to live and/or spend leisure time. It will have an international reputation as a destination resort and medical and health center. It will be recognized for its ambience and the unique lifestyle it provides. Residents will enjoy a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities
Rancho Mirage will be distinctive. There will be strong sense of place reflected through the quality of the man-made environment and the natural setting. The City will maintain and protect the backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, provide public and private open space, and the landscape of the City's streets and public areas will present a pleasant, recognizable, city-wide theme. The City will be premier location in the Coachella Valley for first class shopping, entertainment, cultural and dining opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Its architecture will be outstanding and appropriate for Rancho Mirage's ambiance.New residents of Rancho Mirage will find a variety of neighborhoods and housing types from which to choose.Land uses will be designed to be compatible and harmonious with one another. Residential neighborhoods, commercial and business areas, resorts and public places will be pleasing to the eye, well maintained and safe. The street system will also be safe, efficient and attractive and signage will enhance the character of the City while meeting the needs of local merchants.The City will be economically prudent and sound. Rancho Mirage will be the prime location in the Coachella Valley to establish new business enterprises and/or expand existing operations. Residents and visitors will enjoy attractive, comfortable and safe retail shopping facilities compatible with the low density residential and resort character of the City. Revenue generating businesses will be encouraged to locate and flourish in Rancho Mirage.
Happy Golden Anniversary Rancho Mirage! Half a century ago, on this very day, the City of Rancho Mirage was officially incorporated. The past five decades have been filled with remarkable achievements and significant milestones that have shaped…
Read More »City Council Meetings Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, July 20, 2023 1:00 p.m. Agendas are posted on the City website. Welcome to the Future of Solar Permitting The City is excited to introduce an innovative and time-saving approach to…
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Read More »Dear friends & neighbors: Welcome to March where we start looking forward to spring and a few hours more of daylight and in Rancho Mirage, another month of entertaining events. There's a lot to do this month so let's get to it. March in…
Read More »Desert Theatricals' Production of Beauty and the Beast Join Desert Theatricals for a magical production of "Beauty and the Beast" at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater! Be transported to a world of enchantment as you follow the story of Belle and the…
Read More »Beauty and the Beast March 17 - 19, 2023 Rancho Mirage residents receive a discount on General Admission tickets when purchased at the Rancho Mirage Library on or before March 1, 2023. Purchase Your Tickets Joseph and the Amazing…
Read More »This weekend, February 17 - 19, 2023, Desert Theatricals presents the first in their 2023 Broadway Under the Stars with their production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater! Buy Tickets Beauty…
Read More »The City of Rancho Mirage Cultural Commission invites all Rancho Mirage visual artists and craftspeople to apply for entry into the 2023 Rancho Mirage Artists Tour and Pop-Up Gallery. There is no application fee or participation fee. “We are…
Read More »Rancho Mirage Speaker Series Commission presents Emmitt Smith The Rancho Mirage Speaker Series is excited to welcome Professional Football Icon, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author Emmitt Smith to the 2023 Rancho Mirage Speaker Series. Click…
Read More »Dear friends & neighbors: Just like January, Rancho Mirage's calendar of events offers a February full of charitable, entertaining, cultural and educational events to keep us on our toes. With a festival of writers, a 5K for Desi, a free day…
Read More »Rancho Mirage Speaker Series presents Emmitt Smith The Rancho Mirage Speaker Series is excited to welcome Professional Football Icon, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author Emmitt Smith to the 2023 Rancho Mirage Speaker Series. Click here to read…
Read More »Rancho Mirage Speaker Series presents Professional Football Icon, Entrepreneur, & Bestselling Author Emmitt Smith The Rancho Mirage Speaker Series is excited to welcome Emmitt Smith to the 2023 lineup. Smith is a professional football icon and…
Read More »Rancho Mirage Speaker Series Wayne Gretzky Puck Drop & Live Talk Package Attention hockey fans, two great nights with The Great One! Less than a week away, get your tickets now for this amazing package. All Rancho Mirage Speaker Series…
Read More »On Monday, January 23, 2023, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky will open the 2023 Rancho Mirage Speaker Series at The Show at Agua Caliente. The night before his appearance at The Show, Gretzky will drop the ceremonial first puck at the CV…
Read More »Please take notice that Rancho Mirage City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life, and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King,…
Read More »This year’s Rancho Mirage speaker series features an all-star lineup showcasing sports legends at The Show, at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in the city of Rancho Mirage. Series ticket purchasers receive significant discounts on their…
Read More »Dear friends & neighbors: I am honored to begin my sixth term as Mayor for the great City of Rancho Mirage. I have had the incredible fortune of being a member of the Rancho Mirage City Council for 23 years; and I could not be prouder to…
Read More »Tickets on Sale Now for 2023 Rancho Mirage Speaker Series! For details, ticket pricing and to purchase tickets, please visit RMSpeakerSeries.com or call (800) 514-3849. Desert Theatricals' 2023 Broadway Musical Series Rancho Mirage residents…
Read More »Psst...can you keep a secret? Something New is Happening with the Rancho Mirage Speaker Series After a three-year hiatus, the City of Rancho Mirage Speaker Series Commission is excited to announce that tickets for the 2023 Speaker Series go on…
Read More »Happening this week at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater 71560 San Jacinto Drive, Rancho Mirage For more information, please call (949) 474-0123 or visit angelforceusa.com/events. This Saturday Go Home for the Holidays at the Rancho Mirage…
Read More »Dear friends & neighbors: As they say...all good things must come to an end! As most of you may know, I am not seeking a third term and will finish my current term as your Mayor and as a proud Rancho Mirage City Council Member on December 8,…
Read More »Angel Force USA presents Rock Suisilence A Concert to Raise Awareness of Veteran Suicide For more information, please call (949) 474-0123 or visit angelforceusa.com/events. Home for the Holidays at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater The City…
Read More »With Thanksgiving approaching and the holidays just around the corner, we here at City Hall would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our residents and members of our community for making Rancho Mirage such a wonderful place to live and…
Read More »Take a Magic Carpet Ride This Weekend! Desert Theatricals Youth Theatre, sponsored by the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory Foundation and funded through a generous gift from the Richard Brooke Foundation, will bring Aladdin Jr. to the…
Read More »On Friday, November 11, 2022, we honor and remember our country's Veterans and thank them for their service to this country. Veterans' bravery, sacrifice, and strength do not go unnoticed, and we will always be indebted to them and their families…
Read More »Make This Weekend All About Art ...& Music...& Food....& Fun! Rancho Mirage Festival of the Arts is this Saturday & Sunday! Saturday, November 5 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. …
Read More »Hello Friends & Neighbors: November is always an exciting time of year as we plan for the upcoming holidays. November is best known for Thanksgiving and Veterans Day, but here in Rancho Mirage, we have an abundance of other special events and…
Read More »Free Two-Day Event Brings Art, Music & Cultural to Rancho Mirage Community Park Rancho Mirage, CA (October 25, 2022) - The Rancho Mirage Festival of the Arts, formerly Rancho Mirage Art Affaire, will take place November 5 & 6, 2022, at…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - October 25, 2022 Broadway's award-winning singer and actor, David Burnham has starred in such shows as the mega-hit musical "Wicked", "The Light In The Piazza" and "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor…
Read More »RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (October 21, 2022) - The City of Rancho Mirage continues to save water by partnering with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to offer rebates to our residents, HOAs, and commercial centers looking to convert from turf to…
Read More »The City of Rancho Mirage continues to save water by partnering with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to offer rebates to our residents, HOAs, and commercial centers looking to convert from turf to desertscape or artificial grass. CVWD…
Read More »Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this signature city event at the Rancho Mirage Community Park and Amphitheater. On Saturday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy this outdoor art…
Read More »Turf Rebate Program On October 6, 2022, City Council approved an additional $500,000 to turf rebate program for residential projects, bringing the total program budget to a total of $2.5 million. This program and partnership with Coachella Valley…
Read More »Coffee with a Cop Tomorrow, October 5 | 9 - 11 a.m. Riverside County Department of Animal Services Can Make You Fall in Love Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) is still dealing with overcrowding – especially large…
Read More »Hello Friends & Neighbors: October in Rancho Mirage brings a hint of cooler weather, which gives us all a reason to start taking advantage our of beautiful desert weather. Event season is fast-approaching and the excitement is building for a…
Read More »City of Rancho Mirage Offers Free CERT 3-Day Basis & Refresher Courses The City of Rancho Mirage offers free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training twice a year. This three-day training provides classroom and hands-on exercises in…
Read More »Desert Theatricals' 2023 Broadway Musical Series General Admission ticket sales for Desert Theatricals' 2023 Broadway Musical Series, the original Theatre Under the Stars at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, go on sale on October 1st. Rancho…
Read More »Riverside County Sheriff Public Service Announcement Protect Yourself from Mail Fraud Desert Theatricals Cabaret Series Tickets on sale now! Life is Just a Bowl of BROADWAY! Starring award-winning singer-actress Valerie Perri. Join Valerie as…
Read More »Riverside County Sheriff Offers Free Home Assessment Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design SpotLight Video ranchomirageca.gov September is Hunger Action Month LEARN more about the impossible choices of hunger around your community;…
Read More »RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (September 7, 2022) - Extreme heat is straining the state energy grid. Conserve energy now to protect public health and safety. Turn off or reduce nonessential power, if health allows. During this time, please consider the…
Read More »Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance is this Sunday, September 11, 2022. This day commemorates the lives of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia and…
Read More »RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (September 6, 2022) - The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has moved to Energy Emergency Alert 3 (EEA3), this level of alert indicates that there may not be sufficient resources to meet demand and the utilities may be…
Read More »Hello Friends & Neighbors: September brings many exciting things to our community! This month's message will entice your cultural senses for what's on the horizon here in Rancho Mirage! Our upcoming season is nothing short of spectacular…
Read More »National Weather Service (NWS) Issues Excessive Heat Warning for Coachella Valley The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat warning for the Coachella Valley beginning today at 10:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September…
Read More »RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (August 30, 2022) - With extremely high temperatures expected in Southern California, the Rancho Mirage Energy Authority is asking customers to reduce their energy use between the hours of 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. beginning tomorrow,…
Read More »Do you know what medical and other pertinent information you should have readily available for paramedics in the event of a medical emergency? CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighter/Paramedic Chris Sanchez discusses what information is needed and…
Read More »Save Energy When It's Most Expensive and Lower Your Electricity Bill Is your wallet feeling the pinch? You’re not the only one. OhmConnect can help you save energy and lower your electricity bill. Plus, you can earn great rewards, giveaways…
Read More »Congratulations to All Journey Through Genres Summer Reading Club Winners! The Library's Summer Reading Club had a tremendous summer of reading and fun activities and received almost 3,900 entries in their raffle. Way to go Elizabeth,…
Read More »RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (August 16, 2022) - The City of Rancho Mirage has long supported the reduction of water usage and has encouraged the removal of turf and the conversion to more drought tolerant landscaping through two prior Rancho Mirage Turf…
Read More »Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage Ends This Friday! Put those wristbands to use this week before this year's Taste of Summer comes to an end. You have until Friday, August 12th to reap the benefits of your $10 donation! Click here to get your Taste of…
Read More »Public Safety - Riverside County Sheriffs Department When to Call 911 vs. Non-Emergency Calls Purchase your $10 TOSRM wristband, and visit all participating Rancho Mirage restaurants to see what TOS deals they have to offer! Click here to get…
Read More »Hello Friends & Neighbors: Welcome to August! We all know that our weather in August tends to keep most of us indoors or waiting until the sun goes down before heading outside. But don't fret, there's lots of options for those of us who tough…
Read More »On July 25, 2022, the Coachella Valley lost beloved philanthropist and Rancho Mirage resident, Sally Berger. She passed away at Eisenhower Health campus. She was 88. Wherever she went, she left her indelible mark. Sally and her husband, Miles,…
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Read More »Public Safety Riverside County Sheriff's Department "See Something, Say Something" Riverside County Sheriffs Department Community Service Officer Kyle Albenesius discusses the importance of the “See Something, Say Something”…
Read More »RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - Starting on Wednesday, July 20 to Friday, July 22, 2022, both directions of the inside lane of Highway 111 from east city limits to west city limits will be closed for median landscape work. Lane closures will occur in phases…
Read More »Public Safety Riverside County Sheriff's Department "See Something, Say Something" Riverside County Sheriffs Department Community Service Officer Kyle Albenesius discusses the importance of the “See Something, Say Something” initiative…
Read More »The City of Rancho Mirage has allocated $500,000 to the Turf Rebate Program. In partnership with Coachella Valley Water District, residents, HOAs, and commercial centers will receive a rebate for helping conserve water by converting turf to…
Read More »OhmConnect Brings You This Special Offer Lower Your Electricity Bill by Saving Energy When it’s Most Expensive We realize costs are increasing for seemingly everything at home. That’s why the Rancho Mirage Energy Authority is pleased…
Read More »RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (July 8, 2022) - The City of Rancho Mirage is now partnering with the Coachella Valley Water District to offer our residents, HOAs and commercial centers looking to convert from turf to desertscape or artificial grass a $6 per sq.…
Read More »We hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July holiday! Thank you to Agua Caliente Casinos Rancho Mirage for a spectacular fireworks show. It was certainly a night to remember and we hope everyone got out to experience this grand patriotic…
Read More »City of Rancho Mirage Allocates $103,000 for Charitable Contributions The City of Rancho Mirage is now accepting applications for Special Assistance Funds (SAF) for the fiscal year 2022/2023. The City Council has allocated $103,000 for support of…
Read More »Hello Friends & Neighbors: First and foremost, I wish you and yours a Happy 4th of July! However you choose to celebrate our nation's independence, please stay safe and cool! With July upon us, the heat is in full swing and most of our…
Read More »8th Annual Fireworks Spectacular at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage The City of Rancho Mirage has once again partnered with Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage for the 8th Annual Fireworks Spectacular! Enjoy the Desert’s largest and most magnificent…
Read More »Journey Through Genres The Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory's 27th Annual Summer Reading Club is happening now through Friday, July 29. Learn more by watching the video below: Summer Reading Club -- Rancho Mirage Library &…
Read More »Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert On June 10, 2022, the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert (CDMoD) announced that it successfully reached an important fundraising goal on the road to reopen the doors of this community resource…
Read More »The Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory received not one, but two, 2022 California Library Association PRExcellence Awards! A committee of library professionals selected the winners from a collection of the best examples of library promotions…
Read More »Hello Friends & Neighbors In this month's message, I want to shine the spotlight on the amazing job the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce does for our community and its importance to our local businesses and economy. I also want to take this…
Read More »Together We Can Help! County of Riverside Department of Animal Services The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) Coachella Valley Campus is extremely overcrowded. Shelter populations are very high, resulting in no available…
Read More »On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., join local law enforcement officers from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for a cup of coffee and casual conversation about issues that matter here in our…
Read More »Spotlight Video of the Week First Responders Staying Safe During the Summer Months With summer just around the corner, Cal-Fire/Riverside County Battalion Chief Matthew Kotz talks about the dangers of heat illness and how to stay safe during…
Read More »National Nurses Week is celebrated May 6 through May 12 (which is Florence Nightingale's birthdate). National Nurses Week recognizes nurses everywhere and celebrates their dedication and commitment to their patients and their profession. Share…
Read More »This Week's Video Spotlight Rancho Mirage Citizens on Patrol (COPS) The Rancho Mirage Citywide COPS Program was formed in 1994, by resolution of the City Council, to serve as the “eyes and ears” for the Sheriff’s Department.…
Read More »This Week's Video Spotlight Rancho Mirage Citizens on Patrol (COPS) The Rancho Mirage Citywide COPS Program was formed in 1994, by resolution of the City Council, to serve as the “eyes and ears” for the Sheriff’s Department.…
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