🌱 Patch AM: How to navigate parking, shuttles and fireworks at Santee Salutes

Make time for Open House June 28, 10 am to 1 pm on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Body Found In Ocean; Motorcycle Gang Arrests; Sex Abuse Charges: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

Happening soon: Open House June 28, 10 am to 1 pm on the Santee Patch calendar

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.

🌱 Patch AM: Planning your July 4? See what’s happening in and around Santee.

Be sure to catch Glow in the Dark Tennis - Red Ball (Ages 5-8) - 6/27 - Santee, CA 2026 on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Santee

Also check out Carlton Oaks Comedy Presents ROBERT MAC- ONE NIGHT ONLY on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How close the new fruit fly quarantine comes to Santee yards

Be sure to catch Rummage Sale -- Large Variety! on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Santee SDCCU Among 7 San Diego County Sites Hosting Blood Drives

Make time for Rummage Sale -- Large Variety! on the Santee Patch calendar

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."

🌱 Patch AM: How a stolen Santee taxi turned into a 25-mile police chase

And on the Santee Patch calendar - Rummage Sale -- Large Variety!

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.

Help Santee Firefighters 'Fill The Boot' For San Diego's Burn Institute

Firefighters will be stationed at intersections across the county during the morning and afternoon commutes for the 27th annual fundraiser.

Bald Eagle Lays New Egg + Best Beaches + Register For Tickets To Olympics + New Restaurants: Saturday Smiles

Festival of Whales returns; near-death bobcat kitten makes full recovery; sea lion sketch show makes comeback; and more nice SoCal news.

$630K Jackpot + Free Pizza For A Year + BagelFest + SoCal Taco Fest: Saturday Smiles

Hollywood Bowl announces summer lineup; local Olympian wins gold; mountain lions get protected status; and more nice SoCal news.

Super Bowl Winners Celebrate At Disneyland + Safest Cities + Wienermobile Coming To SoCal: Saturday Smiles

Museum Month offers half-off admission; NICU babies dress up; school district earns 'Green Achiever' award; and more nice SoCal news.

$35K SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In San Diego's East County

The odds of matching all five numbers and the Mega number is 1 in 41,416,353, according to the California Lottery.

Theme Park Hiring Hundreds + Say 'I Do' In Front Of Iconic Ride + Cat Rescued From Chimney: Saturday Smiles

Actor plans new life for 100-year-old theater; aquarium marks milestone with parent-reared penguin chick; and more nice SoCal news.

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Santee? Tell Us About It!

Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Santee.

Free Zoo Admission + Viral Bald Eagles Expecting Again + Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour: Saturday Smiles

Athletes headed to the Olympics; local baker redefines craft cookies; theme park announces new restaurant; and more nice SoCal news.

New Members-Only Hotel + 'Taffy' Installation + Major Change For 'Star Wars' Land: Saturday Smiles

BeachLife Festival announces lineup; dog rescued from apartment fire; sea lion cheats death again; 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