Regional Chamber of Commerce Paints Hopeful Picture of Economic Recovery

Meanwhile, state agency reports May unemployment rate for Santee at 7.4 percent.

Tiny Fraction of SDG&E Customers Opt to Remove Wireless Smart Meters

In Santee, four customers have restored analog meters.

East County Garage/Rummage Sales: June 16-17

A list of nearby weekend sales advertised on Craigslist.com.

San Diego County Gasoline Price Falls Sharply Again

Price is down 13.5 cents from one week ago.

Santee Chipotle Now Hiring

The Trolley Square restaurant is coming together, with a new sign and banner about job openings.

Roots Community Kitchen Releases New Video and Details About New Restaurant

Santee's new "gastropub" restaurant is "week's away" from opening, and the owners say Santee is ready for fine dining.

This Week’s Santee Real Estate Wrap-Up

This weeks "Hot Picks" for Real Estate in Santee

Albertsons to Cut Up to 2,500 Jobs at California and Nevada Stores

The company said all stores will be affected.

Cold Stone Creamery: Five Questions for Local Business

The newly re-opened ice cream shop at Santee Trolley Square is more than ready for round 2.

Santee Arcos Close, USA Gas Signs Go Up

Two cheap gas stations down and new brands coming in- but what to expect from USA Gas?

On the Job: Man With Many Hats is Flying High

Former Marine Corps pilot Jim Panknin has put down roots in Santee and cultivated his entrepreneurial spirit.

The Week's Top 5 Santee Claimed Business Listings

See which local businesses this week most understand the impact of becoming part of the Santee Patch community conversation.

Videos: Santee Homes for Sale

Videos showing houses for sale in Santee, posted in the last week on YouTube.

Carlton Hills Arco Shutters Its Pumps, Santee Loses a Cheaper Option

Santee has one less gas station to choose from, and Arco may not be around southern California much longer.

Bites Nearby: Ferny's Mexican Grill

A serious contender amongst 20+ Mexican Food eateries in Santee.

The Week's Top 5 Santee Claimed Business Listings

See which local businesses this week most understand the impact of becoming part of the Santee Patch community conversation.

Construction Begins at Phil's BBQ in Santee

A fence and coming soon signs surround the site of the much anticipated restaurant at Trolley Square.

Physiotherapy Associates: Five Questions for Local Business

"We are excited to help keep this community active and healthy!"

On the Job: Landre's Following His Game Plan

Huddle with Landre's Sports Bar and Grill as they celebrate their one-year anniversary.

This Week’s Santee Real Estate Wrap-Up

Homes that have been listed in the last week and recently sold.

U.S. Hits Highest Home Affordability in More Than 20 Years

This market provides a great opportunity to those that are prepared to take advantage of it.

The Week's Top 5 Santee Claimed Business Listings

See which local businesses this week most understand the impact of becoming part of the Santee Patch community conversation.

Phó Ca Dao Vietnamese Restaurant Opens in Santee

A new restaurant, Phó Ca Dao, specializes in the popular Vietnamese noodle soup.

Local Beauty Queens Talk Santee Street Fair 2012

Miss Santee and Teen 2011 give the lowdown on the booths, three stages of live music and entertainment, rides and beer garden at this year's Street Fair.

Prices and Number of County Home Sales Rise in April, 67 Sold in Santee

Home prices in San Diego County jumped by 1.7 percent in April, while the number of sales rose by 4.5 percent.

Cold Stone Creamery Opens Doors Again in Santee

The Cold Stone Creamery at Trolley Square re-opened under new ownership late last week.

The Week's Top 5 Santee Claimed Business Listings

See which local businesses this week most understand the impact of becoming part of the Santee Patch community conversation.

This Week’s Santee Real Estate Wrap-Up

Find the local average sold prices and Rob explains why it's a hot sellers market in Santee.

Trolley Square Chipotle Mexican Grill To Open This Summer

Construction should be done in about four weeks with a possible opening date in July.

Chamber of Commerce Releases First Issue of The Santee Magazine

Sportsplex graces the cover of the new magazine that replaces the Special Edition Echo publication.

'Avengers' Satisfies Fanatics and Novice Viewers Alike

The summer blockbuter with a $220 million budget opens Friday- see it at the Santee Drive-In!

The Week's Top 5 Santee Claimed Business Listings

See which local businesses this week most understand the impact of becoming part of the Santee Patch community conversation.

The Return of Santee's Cold Stone Creamery

Lights on, an employee cleaning up, candy in the jars and to top it off, "Coming Soon" signs are in the window.

AT&T Improves Cell Network in Santee

AT&T announces reduction in the dropped call rate in the San Diego area by 25 percent.

The Week's Top 5 Santee Claimed Business Listings

See which local businesses this week most understand the impact of becoming part of the Santee Patch community conversation.

Santee Sees Slight Rise in March Unemployment Rate

Unemployment numbers jump a bit, but Santee's still lowest in East County.

CVS Pharmacy To Pay $13.75 Million in Hazardous Waste Settlement

This settles allegations that CVS violated state laws for the safe storage, handling and disposal of pharmaceutical waste and more.

Column Highlight: On the Job in Santee

Doug Williams writes about locals that really make Santee tick.

County Home Sales Rise, 62 Sold in Santee During March

"The year is young and lots could still change, but the results from the first big sales month of 2012 suggest the market is stuck in low gear."

Santee Blockbuster to Liquidate Before Closing

One of the last video rental stores in the area is collecting merchandise for a sale going through June.