Man Accused Of Setting 2 Fires Near East County Freeway

Deputies found the 35-year-old suspect hiding underneath a truck after witnesses reported seeing him flee both fire scenes, authorities said

🌱 Patch AM: Santee's sales tax measure trails as funding questions remain

Spotted on the Santee calendar: Can You Afford to Buy a Home in San Diego?

🌱 Patch AM: Santee golf course damage echoes in other e-bike incidents

Happening soon: Can You Afford to Buy a Home in San Diego? on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Santee golf-course damage echoes in another club's e-bike concerns

Make time for Can You Afford to Buy a Home in San Diego? on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Disney's Cars Robot + Baby Mongoose Born + Top Restaurants + World's Greatest Coastal City: Saturday Smiles

Happening soon: Can You Afford to Buy a Home in San Diego? on the Santee Patch calendar

Gigglemug is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She might hide.

Disney's Cars Robot + Baby Mongoose Born + Top Restaurants + World's Greatest Coastal City: Saturday Smiles

Taco chain plans massive expansion; Tiger Woods' golf store opens new location; whale surprises paddleboarders; and more nice SoCal news.

Drug-Laced Halloween Candy | Plane Crash | Long-Unsolved Death Investigations: Santee, SD County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

🌱 Patch AM: 33 Firefighter Recruits To Graduate From Training Academy In Santee

Make time for Can You Afford to Buy a Home in San Diego? on the Santee Patch calendar

33 Firefighter Recruits To Graduate From Training Academy In Santee

The recruits completed three months of training in firefighting, emergency response and rescue operations.

🌱 Patch AM: When and where Santee’s Veterans Day ceremonies are happening this year

Coming up: First Thursday at The Lakeside Farmers Market on the Santee Patch calendar

Santee Election Results: Sales Tax, School Bond Measures Trail

Santee voters have had their say on council races, a slew of ballot measures and control of Congress.

🌱 Patch AM: Can You Afford to Buy a Home in San Diego? and 12 more events

Coming up on the Santee Patch calendar: First Thursday at The Lakeside Farmers Market

Real-Time Results: Santee Midterm Election 2026

Santee voters have had their say on council races, a slew of ballot measures and control of Congress.

East County Man Sentenced For Fatal Stabbing In Front Of Children

A jury convicted Stephen Mathews Coney of second-degree murder in the August 2025 killing of Albert Johnson, 59.

Santee Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know

From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here's your Santee voter guide.

Falcon is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He has energy.

Darby Rose is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She had kittens.

$64M Lotto Win + Baby Sloth Born + Axolotl Exhibit Opens + Cat Rescued + Penguins Return: Saturday Smiles

Deputy saves unconscious cat from burning van; girl reunites with firefighters who saved her from drowning; and more nice SoCal news.

Daycare Abuse Arrest | Foster Mother's Killing | Fugitive Predator Found Dead: Santee, SD County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Stolen Car Recovered After High-Speed Chase Through San Diego County

Deputies found the stolen car abandoned in El Cajon with an unloaded shotgun in the back seat, authorities said.

3 Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash In Santee

Two women and a man were injured in the Monday afternoon crash, authorities said.

Where Santee Residents Can Dispose Of Unwanted Prescription Drugs

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, with free collection events planned across San Diego County.

Foxtrot is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He needs your time.

$2.2M Winning Ticket + Baby Monkey Born + Teachers Of The Year Announced: Saturday Smiles

K9 sniffs out big drug bust; Pacific Marine Mammal Center prepares for reopening; waters teem with humpback whales; and more nice news.

Woman Arrested After 65-Year-Old Beaten With Bat In Spring Valley

The victim suffered serious injuries, and the suspect barricaded herself inside a room for nearly five hours, authorities said.

Santee Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More

From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here's your Santee voter guide.

$2.2M Powerball Ticket Sold At San Diego County Gas Station

One lucky lottery player came within a single number of hitting Saturday's massive Powerball jackpot.

Norma Jean is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She's in foster care.

$1M Jackpot + Abused Kitten Adopted + Burned Bobcat Returns To Wild + Souplantation Comeback: Saturday Smiles

Business reopens after wildfire; dogs walk for a cause; Halloween celebrations return; new pediatric clinics unveiled; and more nice news.

Fugitive Chef Arrested | $5M Cocaine Bust | Security Guard Killed: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Man Found Dead Along Roadside Near El Cajon

Deputies found the man's body in a brushy area along the road.

Red Cross Urges Santee Residents To Donate Blood This Fall

The Red Cross is offering gift cards and free SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream tickets at select blood drives to encourage donations.

Kids Get Free Zoo Admission + Olympic Torch Relay + Hot Wheels Stunt Show Coming To SoCal: Saturday Smiles

Golf event geared toward accessibility; killer whales make surprise appearance; Lottery players win millions; and more nice SoCal news.

Punky is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She loves her toys.

Convicted Felon Arrested After Brief East County Pursuit

Authorities said the suspect tried to discard a handgun before deputies found him hiding inside a nearby building.

Santee's Brews & Bites To Return With Halloween Fun

The 21-and-older event will feature food and beverage tastings, live music and Halloween festivities.

2 Killed In East County Motorcycle Crash

Both riders were ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene.

100-Pound Pig Up For Adoption | Firefighter Rescues Pup | Sea Turtle Eggs Laid On Beaches: Saturday Smiles

Farmers market favorite opening permanent store; Legoland debuts new Brick Or Treat Street; and more nice SoCal news.

Shania is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

Her fmily moved.