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🌱 Patch AM: Drive-By Shootings; Fatal Beating; Series Of Sexual Batteries: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log
Also check out Back to School Night on the Santee Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Santee? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Santee crash, Dehesa fire and countywide crimes in one roundup
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Record-breaking heat, with a high of 96 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Hot, temps: high: 98, low: 68.
- Monday: Hot, with a high of 99 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Drive-By Shootings; Fatal Beating; Series Of Sexual Batteries: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com) — Santee residents get a concise roundup of this week's major public safety incidents, including a serious crash that left a pedestrian critically injured and nearby wildfire evacuations in Dehesa. The log also recaps notable arrests, shootings, arson cases, and rescues across San Diego County, giving locals a broader picture of regional crime and emergency activity. 
📸 Around Santee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santee
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Back to School Night
Santana High Santee, CA 92071
5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
📣 Santee Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Set up for birthday parties
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
9:00 am - Saturday Story Time in the Park
Kensington/Normal Heights Branch Library 4121 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA, 92116, US
10:30 am - Buffalo Soldiers
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
11:00 am - AUG 22nd - These Jokes Might be Lemons - Comedy Showcase →
The Neighborhood, 7963 Broadway, Lemon Grove
7:00 pm - First Day of School
Ramona City Unified Ramona, CA 92065 - Design Review Board →
City of La Mesa City Council Chambers - 8130 Allison Ave La Mesa CA 91942
12:30 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119 - Ikebana Floral Design
Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA, 92108, US
11:30 am - Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance
Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA, 92108, US
2:30 pm - Chess at the Beach
Pacific Beach - Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library 4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US
4:00 pm - Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI)
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Shenanigans is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
- Is La Mesa going to tear this building down?
It is at the corner of Grosmont Center Dr and Center Dr. I heard a rumor that they're going to replace it with an In-N-Out Burger. In my opinion,… (Nextdoor East County)
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Assistant Bakery Manager in Santee. Apply here.
- Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Santee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santee here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Cajon
- Pet of the Week: Maevis (10news.com)
- Commission approves 2 appointments to San Diego-based appellate court (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- San Diego Events: Saturday, August 22, 2026 (sandiegoreader.com)
Lakeside
- Thursday's SGV Varsity Week 0 high school football scores and Friday's schedule (sgvtribune.com)
- Native American dancers from around the country to perform at Barona Powwow (sandiegouniontribune.com)
San Diego
- Former Acting U.S. Attorney Found Dead In San Diego Federal Building (patch.com)
- Man Wanted In Poway Attempted Murder Case: Sheriff's Office (patch.com)
Ok Santee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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