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

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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.

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

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$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.

$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.

Americans Lost $20B To Online Crime: Check Your State’s Ranking

See which states lost the most, who’s most vulnerable, and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

$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.

$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.

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.

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.

From Small Market To Santee Tradition: Ladies At The Lake Turns 10

The fall market started with fewer than 40 vendors in 2016 and will welcome more than 130 for the 10th anniversary at Santee Lakes.

Ladies At The Lake Fall Market Marks 10 Years At Santee Lakes

The 10th anniversary event will feature more than 130 vendors at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve.

Kids Free October + Dog Greets Intruder With Toys + Firefighters Build Ramp + New Lego Store: Saturday Smiles

Coaster wins top theme park honor; film festivals announce star-studded plans; local students earn scholarships; and more nice SoCal news.

Santee Residents Can Clear Out Clutter At Fall Community Cleanup

Residents can dispose of unwanted household items, shred documents and donate eligible goods.

$2.15 Meal Deal + Missing Dog Found Years Later + New Farmers Market + Rare Frogs Released: Saturday Smiles

Farm celebrates 30th anniversary of famous pumpkin patch, new gorillas join troops at zoos; Ringling returns to SoCal; and more nice news.

Santee Firefighters To Host Annual Pancake Breakfast

The $5 breakfast will be held at Fire Station 5.

Free Howl-O-Scream Tickets + 6 Rare Rattlesnakes Born + Trader Joe's Expanding In SoCal: Saturday Smiles

Culinary students cook up 1st place win; rescued condor chick gets specialized care; Toys R Us opening new store; and more nice SoCal news.

September Brings Family Fun, Community Events To Santee

A pancake breakfast, free outdoor movie and community cleanup are among the events planned this month.

3 Beluga Whales Rescued + Cheez-It Food Court Pop-Up + NASCAR Returning To SoCal: Saturday Smiles

New boxing program helps people with Parkinson's fight back; teacher begins career in exact same classroom; and more nice SoCal news.

Santee Lakes Fall, Winter Lineup Includes Spooktacular Trunk-Or-Treat, Water Lantern Festival

The seasonal lineup starts with Create on Deck workshops in September.

Santee SDCCU To Host Blood Drive As Supplies Remain Low

Donors will receive one free ticket to SeaWorld San Diego's Howl-O-Scream event while supplies last, according to SDCCU.

80-Cent Burgers + Healthiest Schools + Tomorrowland Update + Viral Runaway Pig Adopted: Saturday Smiles

Eagle nesting with Shadow could become his new mate; two red octopuses make public debut; and more nice SoCal news.

$1.47M Winning Ticket + Dog Missing Over 30 Days Reunited With Owner + SoCal Food Festivals: Saturday Smiles

Injured horse rescued from drainage area; celebrity floats past couple in wedding photobomb; restaurant openings; and more nice SoCal news.

Hawaiian Luau Returning To Santee Senior Living Community

The event is open to the public.

$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.

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.

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

Veteran Movie Opens This Weekend Across the Country