🌱 Patch AM: Santee mourns resident killed after crash on Chase Avenue in El Cajon

Make time for Preschool Storytime on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Santee Teachers Invited To Apply For $500 Grants For Classroom Projects

Also, don’t miss Ribbon Cutting for Poway's Largest Battery Energy Storage Project! on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Appliance Service Center and 11 more events

Happening soon: Ribbon Cutting for Poway's Largest Battery Energy Storage Project! on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a family dispute escalated into a Santee SWAT standoff

Coming up: Ribbon Cutting for Poway's Largest Battery Energy Storage Project! on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 100-MPH Pursuit; Inmate Found Dead; SWAT Standoff; Violent Assault: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

Make time for Ribbon Cutting for Poway's Largest Battery Energy Storage Project! on the Santee Patch calendar

$10 Hotel Rooms + New Brewery Opening + New Pro Sports Team + Teachers' Lounge Makeover: Saturday Smiles

"I Know What You Did Last Summer" haunted house coming to SoCal; three orphaned raccoons rehabilitated; and more nice SoCal news.

🌱 Patch AM: Santee Man Arrested After Hourslong SWAT Standoff Following Assault On Brother: Sheriff's Office

Happening soon: Summer Reading Program Event on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why Santee is on the county’s West Nile treatment flight path

Also, don’t miss Karaoke Night on the Santee Patch calendar

Historic Theater Reopening + Baby Porcupine Born + All-Women Musical Fest + Summer Events: Saturday Smiles

Baby goats make their debut at zoo; breakfast spot opening new locations; holiday attraction coming to West Coast; and more nice SoCal news.

Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis, Urges Santee Residents To Donate

Extreme heat, poor air quality and widespread foodborne illnesses have contributed to a sharp decline in blood donations this summer.

Discount Disney Tickets + Baby Baboon Born + Lego Festival Launches + Target Grand Opening: Saturday Smiles

Comic-Con returns to San Diego; endangered mice released on military base; Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Rolls into town; and more nice SoCal news.

Celebrity Chef Opens Restaurant + Watch Party With Orcas + Groundbreaking Gorilla Surgery: Saturday Smiles

Children's Museum to host Science & Engineering Night; Sublime, The Killers to headline new music festival; and more nice SoCal news.

Lego Pokémon Experience + Kitten And Puppy Yoga Class + Rare Skunks Released + Waymo Expands: Saturday Smiles

Center reopening after $100 million fire restoration; city breaks ground on park; local joins "Big Brother" cast; and more nice SoCal news.

Santee Senior Living Community To Unveil Mural Honoring San Diego History

Artist David Ybarra spent several months creating the large-scale mural, which depicts landmarks, community icons and historic moments.

$59 Disneyland Deal + New Costco Gas Station + In-N-Out Expansion + Shark Summer Returns: Saturday Smiles

Baseball team donates to earthquake relief; Rotary club funds basketball court project for Guatemalan community; and more nice SoCal news.

Santee Fire Department Receives Grant For New Firefighting Equipment

"This grant directly strengthens our ability to protect the Santee community when every second counts."

New Music Fest + Home Shatters Real Estate Records + July 4 Events + Sweet Thank-You Note: Saturday Smiles

Pop 2000 Tour coming to SoCal; Rare UNICORN heart procedure performed successfully; and more nice SoCal news.

Santee SDCCU Among 7 San Diego County Sites Hosting Blood Drives

"Community blood donations play a vital role in helping local hospitals care for patients in need."

Olympic Volunteers Needed + James Beard Winners + America250 Events In SoCal: Saturday Smiles

CERT trained mom spots son's medical emergency; McDonald's bringing back classic item ahead of America's 250th; and more nice SoCal news.

Make Your Mark In Santee On Father's Day: Patriotic Mural Mosaic Painting

Take part in a community Father's Day experience unlike any other.

Student Wins $2M Home + Bintlets Born + Free FIFA World Cup Tickets: Saturday Smiles

Bear joins elopement photo shoot; new Guinness World Record set in SoCal; World Cup retail pop-up stores open; and more nice SoCal news.

Rescued Black Bear Gets New Home + Life-Changing Jackpot + Restaurant Week Returns: Saturday Smiles

Camp program launches for children with developmental disabilities; local pizzeria named one of best in country; and more nice SoCal news.

$1.25 Million Winner At San Diego Casino, $14 Million In Casino Winnings Awarded So Far In 2026

Cue the drums and let the celebration begin because this win delivered a life-changing jackpot in San Diego to a California woman.

Jackpot Winner + New Michelin Guide Restaurants + Rent Aid Program + Spelling Bee Winner: Saturday Smiles

Food bank sends emergency aid to Orange County; restaurant offers free meals to first responders; and more nice SoCal news.

$5 Fair Tickets + Teachers Of The Year + Big Slot Machine Win + Summer Festivals: Saturday Smiles

Disneyland eliminating Park Hopper restriction; restaurant opens new location; SeaWorld opens new shark exhibit; and more nice SoCal news.

Puppy Prom + Rescued Pets Reunited With Owners + Best State Parks + P!nk Concert Fundraiser: Saturday Smiles

$1 concert tickets go on sale; "Brady Bunch" house now open for public tours; world's oldest oak is spared; and more nice SoCal news.

Santee Lakes Encourages Sun Safety With Free Sunscreen Program

As part of the initiative, three free sunscreen dispensers are currently installed at the park's Sprayground, boat dock and pool areas.

Big Change For Disneyland Ride + Rare Dove Hatches + Best Brunch Spots: Saturday Smiles

Bald eaglets named by schoolchildren; mountain lion released into wild; new acts added to county fair lineup; and more nice SoCal news.

Live Elephant Cam + Cinco De Mayo Events + BeachLife Fest+ Legoland World Cup Experience: Saturday Smiles

Crews rescue ducklings from storm drain grate; orphaned coyote pup begins new life; student wins grand prize; and more nice SoCal news.

New Spring Market To Bring Over 100 Vendors To Santee Lakes

"We are once again excited to welcome the public to a beautiful, outdoor space to shop and support local businesses."

HeroRATS + Donated Equipment Helps Save A Life + World Cup Tickets + World's Smallest Deer: Saturday Smiles

New shark encounter opening; restaurant celebrates 20 years with deals; students win National Merit Scholarships; and more nice SoCal news.

$2.24M Winning Ticket + Aquarium Reopening + Coachella Schedule + Fair Concert Lineup: Saturday Smiles

Another millionaire made at local casino; Boy Scout works to build neighborhood library; Erewhon opening new spot; and more nice SoCal news.

Baby Cheetahs + New LEGO Store Opening + Coachella Showtimes + Winning Lottery Ticket: Saturday Smiles

Bald eaglets vie for attention; Clippers owner gifts $110 million to local universities; Disney On Ice returns; and more nice SoCal news.

Santee Senior Living Community To Open Pickleball Court, Host Free Community Barbecue

The public is invited to celebrate the new amenity with a free community barbecue and games.

Best Companies List + New Michelin Guide Restaurants + Pip Watch Underway: Saturday Smiles

Local chefs and eateries earn James Beard nominations; Make-A-Wish grants royal ball wish; music festival returns; and more nice SoCal news.

Best Places To Live + New Stadium Foods + Hero Awarded Medal + Bananas At Disneyland: Saturday Smiles

Birch Aquarium celebrates settlement of red octopuses; McDonald's launches KPop Demon Hunters-themed meals; and more nice SoCal news.

$10M Lotto Ticket + Butterfly Jungle Opens + New Roller Rink + Paul McCartney Coming To SoCal:Saturday Smiles

Dancers needed for Guinness World Record; Disney On Ice returning to SoCal; new shuttle service to Disneyland; and more nice SoCal news.

Cheetah Cubs Born + Best Parks + New Music Festival + Top Schools + Warped Tour Lineup: Saturday Smiles

Olympian Alysa Liu coming to SoCal; land returned to indigenous tribe; new headliners added to county fair lineup; and more nice SoCal news.

East County Blood Donors Needed After Red Cross Supplies Dwindle

Donate blood, platelets or plasma in March and receive a free A1C test plus an Amazon gift card.

$32M Winning Lottery Ticket + Elephant Valley Opens + New Lego Galaxy Land Launches: Saturday Smiles

"Brady Bunch" house named historical landmark; local schools honored as Purple Star Schools; and more nice SoCal news.

Why I Spent a Year Plus of My Life Working on a Movie Called “SHEEPDOG”

Veteran Movie Opens This Weekend Across the Country