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🌱 Patch AM: What we know about this week’s deadly Santee family homicide

Coming up: Open House, situated on Oaks North Golf Course East, Tee Box 1, from 1-4 pm on the Santee Patch calendar

Sunday September 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi Santee! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about this week's deadly Santee family homicide
  • How Santee's Minecraft movie night is handling parking and construction.
  • Can Santana's surging Sultans keep rolling against Steele Canyon next?

Also on today's calendar: Open House, situated on Oaks North Golf Course East, Tee Box 1, from 1-4 pm and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man accused of murdering grandfather (cbs8.com) — A man was killed in a Santee home on Grand Fork Drive, and his 25-year-old grandson from Santee has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being held without bail. Sheriff's officials say the attack appears isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the community, but the investigation into what led to the violence is still underway.
   

• 2026 Movies In The Park - 'A Minecraft Movie' (kpbs.org) — Families in Santee can head to Town Center Community Park East tonight for an outdoor screening of "A Minecraft Movie," complete with pre-show entertainment and local food and dessert vendors. Because of Santee Community Center construction, the YMCA footbridge is closed and parking is limited, so plan to arrive early and check the organizer's site for any schedule changes.
   

• Olympian vs Santana (maxpreps.com) — Santana High's volleyball team from Santee swept Olympian 2-0 in a non-league match, improving to 11-4 and keeping local fans buzzing. The Sultans now turn their focus to a Grossmont Hills contest against Steele Canyon, giving Santee supporters another chance this week to back a strong squad as league play heats up.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 22
  • Live Studio Audience with Dr. David Jeremiah | Captured by Grace →
    Turning Point Studios, 10007 Riverford Road, Lakeside
  • Wednesday September 23
  • Senior College Application Launch Day (Event Center)
    El Capitan High Lakeside, CA 92040
    8:00 am
  • Thursday September 24
  • ECHS Blood Drive - Next to Event Center
    El Capitan High Lakeside, CA 92040
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Buffy is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • Good evening, neighbors.
    I just wanted to remind you that if you have children between the ages of 12 and 17, and they have electric bikes and are riding them in the Del Taco… (Nextdoor Summercrest)
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Meat - Seafood Clerk in Santee. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Santee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santee here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Frank Hilliker Elected Board Chair of San Diego County Water Authority, Vows Continued Focus on Reliable, Affordable Water - (thevistapress.com)

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Ok Santee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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