Kidnapped Girl Rescued; Kid Has 'Mullet Superpowers': Saturday Smiles

A lost dog from Las Vegas ends up in San Diego, pilots fly to eradicate polio, Temecula Valley tourism rebounds, and more nice SoCal news.

Fish Under The Stars During 'Night Fishing' Thursday At Santee Lakes

"The Lakes are stocked every other week throughout the summer and the catfish tend to bite better as the sun goes down."

Beautiful Conejo Gardens: Photo Of The Day

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'Fastest Wiener;' Penguin Party; Ice Cream Day: Saturday Smiles

Advance passes for Stagecoach Festival, black bears and horse rescued, Padres in South Korea, and more nice SoCal news.

Dragonfly Spotted At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Donors Needed In Santee To Prevent Red Cross Blood Shortage

Donate blood to the Red Cross for a chance to win​​ a New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium.

Tortoise In Santee Pond: Photo Of The Day

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Cat Rescued From Fire; Influencer Wakes From Coma: Saturday Smiles

A woman heads Border Patrol's San Diego Sector for the first time, a man wins big on "The Price Is Right," and more nice SoCal news.

Dragonfly Flies Over Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Bullfrog At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Night Fishing Event Scheduled Thursday At Santee Lakes

"The Lakes are stocked every other week throughout the summer and the catfish tend to bite better as the sun goes down."

Donate Blood Thursday At SDCCU Branch In Santee

San Diego County Credit Union is hosting blood drives for the San Diego Blood Bank at four locations, including at the Santee branch.

Dragonfly At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Girl Saves Dad's Life; Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse: Saturday Smiles

A critically endangered horse was born, Sesame Place opened The Count's Splash Castle, Fourth of July guides, and more nice SoCal news.

Artichoke Thistle In Bloom At Sycamore Canyon: Photos Of The Day

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Blood Donors Needed: Register To Donate At SDCCU Branch In Santee

San Diego County Credit Union is hosting blood drives for the San Diego Blood Bank at four locations, including at the Santee branch.

Rehabilitated Turtle; Surfer Dogs; Resilience Funds: Saturday Smiles

Foodie phenomenon in Southern California's Wine Country, beaches with the bluest water, top children's hospital, and more nice SoCal news.

'Breaking The Rules' At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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How Walkable Is Santee? UCSD Study Promotes Benefits To Walking

Walkable neighborhoods promote active behaviors like walking for leisure or transportation to school, work, shopping, or home.

Baby Foxes Born At Zoo; Manager Saves Choking Baby: Saturday Smiles

San Diego beach makes Honor Roll, Walt Disney's mansion is available for rent, World Naked Bike Ride returns, and more nice SoCal news.

Duck On Nesting Box: Photo Of The Day

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Swimming At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Blood Donation Shortfall: Blood Urgently Needed In Santee

A shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the Red Cross blood supply. Here's a list of blood drives near Santee.

$1.4M Winning Lottery Ticket; Black Bear Roams Beach: Saturday Smiles

Girl Scouts plant a butterfly garden, Griffith Park gets more land, Food & Wine names best pizza places, and more nice SoCal news.

Spring In Bloom At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Hawk Poses For Camera In Santee: Photos Of The Day

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Cool Zone Sites Open In Santee Ahead Of Summer Season

Cool Zone sites include the county's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the San Diego region.

$1M Winning Lottery Ticket; Fastest Straddle Coaster: Saturday Smiles

Girl Scouts plant a butterfly garden, Griffith Park gets more land, Food & Wine names best pizza places, and more nice SoCal news.

Sensory Garden At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Geese And Goslings At Santee Lakes: Photos Of The Day

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Patch Wants To Feature Your Best Photos Of Santee

Share your awesome photos of Santee with Patch. Here's how to do it.

'Bright In Wildflowers': Photo Of The Day

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Girl Scouts Plant Butterfly Garden In Santee

Girl Scout Troop 5400 was honored at a recent council meeting for planting a butterfly garden at the city's Operations Center.

Rehabilitated Bear Cubs; Best Hotel; Queer Prom: Saturday Smiles

Good Samaritans help a CHP officer, Rescue Jr. opens at SeaWorld, Knott's Berry Farm Hotel gets transformed, and more nice SoCal news.

Swimming At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Meet 'Bo' The Lion; Boy Graduates With 5 Degrees: Saturday Smiles

A 13-year-old won a space science competition, a ring lost down a toilet was recovered more than a year later, and more nice SoCal news.

Mother Goose And Goslings At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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East County Post Offices To Host Passport Fairs Saturday

A series of passport fairs will take place at 17 post offices in San Diego, San Bernardino and Imperial counties.

Ducks At The Lake: Photo Of The Day

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Flowers Bloom In Sycamore Canyon: Photo Of The Day

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