🌱 Patch AM: How will Santee’s new safety director change your child’s school?

Also, don’t miss Town Center Park Summer Concert on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Santee School District Names First Director Of Safety And Security

Coming up: Town Center Park Summer Concert on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Karaoke Night and 10 more events

Also check out Town Center Park Summer Concert on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Meet the Santee skater rolling from Vancouver to San Diego

You won’t want to miss Open House Sun, July 26, 1-4 Pm on the Santee Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 9-Vehicle Pileup; House Party Shooting; Mail Theft Spree; Sex Offender: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

Spotted on the Santee calendar: Open House Sun, July 26, 1-4 Pm

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.

🌱 Patch AM: Want your brushstroke in Santee’s new patriotic community mural?

You won’t want to miss Open House at a truly splendid home in the Miradors, perched on the best course location. Come see. on the Santee…

🌱 Patch AM: Want your brushstroke in Santee’s new patriotic community mural?

Coming up: The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio @ Santee Lakes Summer Jams on the Santee Patch calendar

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.

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.

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

Veteran Movie Opens This Weekend Across the Country