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🌱 Patch AM: How the Dehesa 7 Fire’s smoke advisory affects Santee residents today
Coming up on the Santee Patch calendar: Back to School Night
Good morning Santee! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the Dehesa 7 Fire's smoke advisory affects Santee residents today
- How a Padre Dam HR leader turned Santee experience into regional influence
- Arson suspect in Sorrento Fire once walked the halls of Santana High
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 93, low: 67.
- Sunday: Record-breaking temperatures, with a high of 95 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wildfire in Dehesa prompts evacuation orders (kpbs.org) — Smoke from the fast‑moving Dehesa 7 Fire is visible from Santee, and county air officials have issued a smoke advisory that specifically includes Santee along with nearby East County communities. Residents should be alert for changing air quality, follow any updated evacuation or health guidance, and can use the county's online map to track current evacuation orders and warnings. 
• Lisa Sorce: Finding a Unique Experience in Public Service (pshra.org) — A longtime HR professional who once commuted to Santee to work for Padre Dam Municipal Water District reflects on how that role shifted her from private business into public service. Her 12 years with Padre Dam helped blend private‑sector practices with local government operations, experience she now carries into a regional port position while mentoring future HR leaders.
• Sorrento Fire arson suspect has East County ties, pleads not guilty (eastcountymagazine.org) — A man accused of starting the recent Sorrento Fire has pleaded not guilty to arson, and records show he once attended Santana High School in Santee. Prosecutors say he admitted setting a tumbleweed ablaze after a trail dispute, with the fire ultimately burning about 138 acres before being contained. The case continues as his East County ties and prior arrests draw scrutiny.
📸 Around Santee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santee
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- Back to School Night
Santana High Santee, CA 92071
5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Marine Corps League BBQ
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
4:00 pm - Back to School Night Pizza Party
Benchley/Weinberger (TK-5) San Diego, CA 92119
5:00 pm - Friday Dinner
San Diego Elks Lodge #168 7430 Jackson Dr, San Diego, CA 92119
5:00 pm - Back to School Night: Seniors 5:30p, Juniors 6:30p
Grossmont High La Mesa, CA 91944
5:00 pm - Movie Night
Painted Rock Elementary Poway, CA 92064
6:00 pm - 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
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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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
- The City of San Diego is preparing for El Niño - and we need San Diegans to prepare too.
Now is the time to make sure your family is ready. Pack an emergency kit, know your evacuation route if you live in an area likely to flood, and sign… (Nextdoor ) - UPDATE: Owner has been located and pups will be returned home😊
LOST DOGS: Found these 2 lost pups wandering by Carlton Hills at Pike and Domer Rd around 8am. No collars - left note for where we believe they… (Nextdoor Santana)
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Santee. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Santee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santee here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Cajon
- El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells Accuses AG Bonta of Protecting Child Traffickers, Ties Crisis to Becerra's HHS Failures (californiaglobe.com)
- California Budget Chain Grocery Outlet Closes 12 Stores (ntd.com)
- Senator Weber Pierson Announces Legislation to Help Move Midway Rising Forward (ca.gov)
Lakeside
- Lakeside Multifamily Market Stable as Capital Pours Into San Diego (globest.com)
- Secret Shopper: Space NK arrives at Lakeside as the West Thurrock shopping centre gets a glow up (retailwit.com)
San Diego
- Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live To Make San Diego Return With All-New Truck (patch.com)
- San Diego Humane Society Promotes 2 Humane Law Enforcement Captains (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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