🌱 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

Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Parked Cars In East County: Police

Excessive speed appears to have been a factor, police said.

Santee Teachers Invited To Apply For $500 Grants For Classroom Projects

Projects should have clear learning objectives, demonstrate creativity and address a specific classroom or academic need.

🌱 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

Doohickey is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She got lost.

$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.

100-MPH Pursuit; Inmate Found Dead; SWAT Standoff; Violent Assault: 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.

🌱 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

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

Deputies seized eight rifles from various locations inside the home, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

🌱 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

Suspected Arsonist Arrested After East County Vehicle Fire

Authorities said a records check also revealed the suspect had two outstanding felony warrants.

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.

Comic-Con Sting; Murder-For-Hire; Sea Lion Kicked; Smuggling Attempt: 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.

Pistachio is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He needs time.

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.

Suspect Arrested After Attempted Carjacking At East County Trolley Station

The victim tried to push the suspect out of the truck, and the two struggled inside the vehicle.

Santee School District Names First Director Of Safety And Security

Superintendent Dr. Kristin Baranski said the new role reflects the district's continued investment in protecting students and staff.

Ruby Tuesday is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She will trade up.

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.

9-Vehicle Pileup; House Party Shooting; Mail Theft Spree; Sex Offender: 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.

Woman Injured In Shooting At Spring Valley House Party

The suspect or suspects fled before deputies arrived.

Morpheus is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She needs a new start.

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.

Better Buzz Opens New Santee Cafe

To mark the opening, customers can purchase an exclusive drink at the location for the next 30 days.

Crack Cocaine Market; Fake ICE Agent; Retail Theft Sting; SWAT Standoff: 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.

Santee Voters To Decide On 1% Sales Tax Measure In November

The measure would require a simple majority vote to pass.

Special Needs cat waiting for forever home

His story isn't finished. Are you his next chapter?

Old Virginia: A New Region

The new Old Virginia region is NOT a US state, it’s currently an unrecognized region, discovered recently by M. Patrick Tierney

Cotija is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He cuddles.

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.

Free Pet Vaccinations This Saturday

Register now.

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.

Deputy Sentenced; 'Skinhead' Attacks; Man Dosed Kids With Shrooms: 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.

Dandy is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He needs routine.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Santee For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around Santee.

$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.

Fatal Encampment Fire; SWAT Standoff; Wrong-Way Freeway Crash: 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.