Hannah Anderson Calls Herself a 'Survivor, Not a Victim' in Today Show Interview

A television interview with Hannah is scheduled to be shown at 7 and 8 a.m. Thursday on the "Today" show.

Update: Hannah Anderson Finds Home for Captor's Cat, Oliver

Oliver is about a year old, said her great aunt, and Hannah wants him to have a home, not to be sent to a shelter.

Captain from Santee Makes Difficult Choice at 27,000 Feet

Capt. Colin Merrin has had time to reflect on the journey up Mount Everest, and his decision to turn around 2,000 feet from the highest point on earth.

Have Something to Say? Blog on Santee Patch!

Blogging on Patch is an easy way to let your community know what you’re up to. You can also post on behalf of an organization, school or community group.

Perform a Random Act of Kindness for Leon Bender Day

Santee City Council proclaimed May 30, 2013 as Leon Bender Day- "Famous for his smile, his encouragement, acts of kindness and for never giving up."

Air Force Capt. Colin Merrin of Santee Bows Out of Everest Climb

He had to leave the climb because of illness, but the rest of his team, made up of other service members, made it on May 19.

U.S. Airman From Santee Making Final Push to Everest

Capt. Colin Merrin and fellow climbers planned to spend Thursday's daylight hours resting and preparing for tonight's climb to Camp 3.

Photos: 2012 Kids Care Fest Grossmont Healthcare Event

A free, family-oriented event featuring free health care screenings put on by the Grossmont Healthcare District.

Guardian Angels Catholic Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary

In 1959, parishioners met in an old laundromat and later in a home before church was built.

The Week's Events: Dragsters at Manzanita

Check in here to see what's going on around Santee this week.

Santee Car Show 1956 Chevy Bel Air Raffle: Hot August Special

Buy five, get one raffle ticket free to win this year's beautiful prize car.

Community Supports Santee Teen After Tragic Skateboard Accident

Santana graduate Roy Richards, 19, is in a coma, "no longer in imminent danger of dying but his battle had really just begun."

This Father's Day, Immortalize Dad on Patch!

Need a Father's Day Gift? Tell your neighbors your dad's #1 right here.

Annual Explore Mission Trails Day 'Connects Children to Nature'

On Saturday, young children will discover the joys of nature during themed trail walks and hands-on activities at different “Explore Stations,” free pony rides and up-close encounters with raptors, reptiles and other live animals.

Photos: East County Senior Health Fair at Trolley Square

More than 60 exhibit booths will include free health screenings for stroke, blood pressure, blood glucose/diabetes, video otoscope and more.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Across the County

We've got a list of some fun and local events to hit up on May 5.

Santee's Week in Blogs

Blogs pop up everyday that concern Santee on countless topics, here's a recent roundup.

Santeeans Report Feeling 3.3 Earthquake Thursday Night

Santee residents report feeling the quake, but no damage or injuries have been reported.

Submit Local Photos for New Santee Patch Facebook Layout

Have a good photo of Santee that you'd like to see featured on the Santee Patch Facebook page? Share it here!

Video Tutorial: How to Use the Free Patch App to Upload Photos to Your Local Patch Site

This video tutorial will show users how to upload photos using their iPhone or Android smart phones using our free Patch app.