'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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$5M Winning Lotto Ticket; Dog Wins Best In Show: Saturday Smiles

A blue whale was spotted off the coast, a kitten with its head stuck was rescued from a truck, and more nice SoCal news.

Ducks At The Lake: Photo Of The Day

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Nuttall's Woodpecker In Santee: Photo Of The Day

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'Serendipity' At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Winning Lottery Ticket; Free SeaWorld Admission: Saturday Smiles

A black bear survived a freeway crossing, Disneyland hosts Star Wars Month, veterans get free SeaWorld tickets, and more nice SoCal news.

Wildflowers Bloom In Santee: Photo Of The Day

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Santee Super Bloom: Photo 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.

Miramar Hand Crew Joins California's Wildland Firefighting Forces

The MCAS Miramar crew is the Marine Corps' first-ever crew devoted to stopping wildfires across the Golden State.

Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome Launched By Mattel: "This Barbie Serves As A Reminder..."

"This Barbie serves as a reminder that we should never underestimate the power of representation," said NDSS President Kandi Pickard.

Santee Kiwanis Looks For Special Olympics Volunteers

More than 500 volunteers are needed for the event which is expected to see more than 700 athletes participating.

Father Joe's Villages Launches Online Thrift Store

Sales of gently used clothing, jewelry, entertainment, household goods & more will support the San Diego nonprofit's mission to aid homeless

Rescuers Lead Injured Horse To Safety After 100-Foot Fall From Cliff

"Dobby" spent a night in a ravine after slipping off a trail during a horseback outing near state Route 94 in San Diego County.

Over-Capacity Humane Society Offers Incentive For Fostering Large Dogs

Campuses in Escondido, El Cajon, Oceanside and San Diego will give qualified volunteers $100 gift cards to take in 50+pound pooches.

Want To Work In Santee? The City Is Hiring These Positions

The city of Santee announced that these jobs are now open for candidate applications - from Human Resources Director to Crossing Guard.

SD Weekend: St. Patrick's Parade; Tiny Home Fest; Holi Fest; Fido Fest

Looking for things to do this weekend in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.

'Kitten Shower' To Celebrate San Diego's Kitten Season

The Humane Season is asking for help with kitten formula, bottles heating pads and blanks to help with an anticipated boom in births.

Disney Wondrous Journeys; Kiss Tour; New Ocean Hotel: Saturday Smiles

Masterpiece painting with Pageant of Masters director, chef's Beverly Hills plans, event guides & more SoCal news for your weekend.

Girls Sports Gender-Based Athletic Equity Survey Underway In Santee

Santee is working to ensure "gender-based athletic equity" for residents in community sports. Here's how to weigh in your thoughts.

Santee Artists Can Apply For Far South-Border North Grant

A grant program for San Diego County and Imperial County residents is funded through a $4.75 million California Creative Corps grant.

San Diego Diocese Considers Bankruptcy Due To Pending Abuse Claims

New lawsuits emerged since CA assembly bill passed in 2019 that removed statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse cases.

Bobcat Struck By Vehicle Returned To Wild

San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife team cared for the animal for three weeks.

Santee Young Adults Earn A Free Ride On Metropolitan Transit System

San Diego County Supervisors have expanded a free public transit ridership program to include residents ages 18 to 24.

Santee SDG&E Customers To Get Relief On February, March Bills

Many San Diego County residents reeled after opening their latest utility bills. Now, there may be some help on the horizon.

Green Comet: How And When To See It In San Diego Before It Vanishes

Look up! The last time the newly discovered green comet known as ZTF passed by earth, Neanderthals were roaming the land.

Santee SDG&E Customers May See Reduced Bills: What To Know

The cost of natural gas is expected to drop significantly for February. Here is what you can expect at your Santee home.

Enter Santee's Self-Guided Photo Challenge At City Parks

Do you love taking pictures and getting outdoors in Santee? This may be your lucky day.

Storm Havoc; Cold Cases; Elevator Death: Top CA Stories

Dumped dog's "new leash on life," zoo flood, lucky in lotto, fish taco refresh & other top stories over past week from across California.

Volunteers Sought For 'Point In Time' Homeless Count In San Diego Co.

Hundreds of volunteers are needed for the Jan. 26 effort to secure federal funding, organizers said.

Orphaned Bear Cub Improving At S.D. County Wildlife Center: Officials

The animal caretakers at Ramona facility aim to get the little critter healthy enough to return to the wild in about three months.

Santee Blood Bank 'Dangerously' Low: Calls For Donations

The San Diego Blood Bank is calling for blood donations Monday. Here's how to make an appointment in Santee.