Abused Puppy Found Abandoned In Santee

The 3-month-old terrier was treated​ at San Diego County's shelter in Bonita for cuts sustained to his snout. (BREAKING)

Surf Dog Competition; OC Fair; Monster Truck Tour; Classic Car Cruise Series; A Faery Hunt: SoCal Weekend

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Angel City Games; Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival​​; Night Of The Luminaries; Summer Concert Series: SoCal Weekend

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Ahvi is Pet of The Week at Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society

We can't believe her ears.

Group Pushing Chula Vista To Follow Santee, Add Pot, Drugs To Party-Host Law

Santee is the only city in San Diego County with marijuana and controlled substances on its social host ordinance.

Scooby is Pet of The Week at Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society

What would Scooby do in his new home?

Baby Goat Yoga; OC Marathon; Make Wind Chimes For Mom; Pug Party: SoCal Weekend

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Drug Take-Back Day Coming Up In Santee, Several Sites In San Diego Co.

Circle the date and clear out your medicine cabinets! All prescription medications accepted -- no questions asked!

Bobcat Kitten Rescued at Community Pool Sparks Wildlife Dispute

The head of an animal sanctuary in San Diego's East County is at odds with state wildlife officials over the fate of a baby bobcat.

Shred Your Docs This Month at Free Santee Event

The free document shredding event on April 29 is open to Santee residents only and proof of address is required.

Thanks to Recent Rainfall, Lake Morena Boat Launch Reopens After Years of Inactivity

The boat launch at Lake Morena in San Diego's East County is open again.

Daylight Saving Time 2017: When Do Clocks Spring Forward?

Also see how one state lawmaker is trying to stop this springtime tradition for a second time.​

Bubble Run; Outrigger Canoe Paddling; Circus Vargas; Bird Walks: Your SoCal Weekend

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Free Sandbags Available For Santee Residents

BREAKING: Weather officials said that three separate storms could bring San Diego County up to six straight days of rain.

Traffic Alert: Sinkhole in Santee Expected to Cause Delays

BREAKING: The sinkhole is on West Hills Parkway near State Route 52 ​in Santee.

East County Girl Who Died Saving Toddler Named Carnegie Hero

The late Kiera Vera Larsen, a 10-year-old from Lakeside, was one of 21 who received the award.

3.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southeastern San Diego County

The quake struck shortly before 5:30 p.m. Thursday, centered about 22 miles east of Pine Valley.

Pilot Makes Emergency Landing at Gillespie Field in El Cajon

There were no injuries and only minor damage to the plane, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Santee Salutes Late Hometown Hero with Park Dedication

Deputy Ken Collier Neighborhood Park is named in memory of Collier, who was killed in the line of duty on Feb. 28, 2010.

State Senator to Hold Holiday Open House in East County

Sen. Joel Anderson's annual event is planned for Dec. 7 in El Cajon.

Dozens of Dogs Rescued from Filthy East County Home

El Cajon police notified the San Diego Humane Society about the plight of dozens of terrier- and Chihuahua-mix canines.

Dozens of Rescued Dogs to Be Available for Adoption in East San Diego County

The dogs are being taken in by the Four Paws Coonhound Rescue and Friends in El Cajon.

San Diego Sheriff's Dept. Issues Air Bag Recall Warning

The recall involves vehicles, particularly Hondas and Acuras, that are equipped with Takata airbag inflators.

Inmates to Plant Trees in Lakeside Under Job Training Program

Workers from the detention facility in Otay Mesa will plant trees and plants at El Monte County Park.

County to Offer Free Flu Shots in East County Oct. 13

Twelve free flu shot clinics are taking place through the San Diego region this month, including in East County.

Price of Gas Rises Slightly in Santee, San Diego County

According to AAA's TripTik, there are at least two locations with low-priced gas in Santee.

Santee Ranks 47th on List of Best Calif. Cities to Raise a Family

Only one San Diego County city made WalletHub's top 20.

Santee to Survey Community About Park and Recreation Master Plan Update

Certain households will be randomly chosen and will receive an invitation by mail. The city encourages all other to also participate.

Santee Serves as Home Base for Aerial Larvicide Drops Across County

A helicopter which makes the aerial drops across San Diego County uses a location in Santee as a staging area.

Inaugural Over-the-Line Set to Take Place in Santee

The Santee Chamber will celebrate oktOVERfest with East County's first OTL tournament, plus and party in the park.

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San Vicente Reservoir Set to Open to Public After 8 Years

Here's what you need to know about the reopening of the lake just a few miles up Highway 67 from Santee.

Help Celebrate Meatball the Bear's Fourth Birthday in East County

The 500-pound bear was brought to Lions, Tigers & Bears animal sanctuary after it was caught raiding refrigerators in Los Angeles County.

Deputy Ken Collier's Crew Ready to Rock San Diego Walk Like MADD

The team walks each year in honor of Collier, who was killed on duty while trying to stop a drunk driver on Highway 52 in Santee.

Lost Dogs From Santee May Be Waiting to Be Claimed: County

Between July 4 and July 7, 156 dogs arrived at county shelters, which serve Santee and five other cities, as well as unincorporated areas.

It's Free Slurpee Day for 7/11 at 7-Eleven in Santee

Get a free small Slurpee on Monday, July 11 to celebrate the convenience store's milestone birthday.

Take Uber To Santee, Other San Diego Trolley Stops To Get A Discount

The deal runs through July 24.

Which Road in Santee Needs a Speed Bump?

We asked Patch readers on Facebook what streets they thought needed a speed bump. Find out what your neighbors told us.

Walmart Donates $6K to Repair Santee Girls Softball Scoreboards

The aging scoreboards had been out of operation for three years.

County Seeks to Reunite Dogs Lost on Fourth of July With Owners

As of late Tuesday afternoon, 59 dogs had been brought into San Diego county shelters and more are still expected to arrive, officials said.