City Council OKs 5-Story Apartment Complex at Town Center RiverView

The "Parc One" project will break ground next year, and discussion of a theater was revived.

Council Meeting: Public Hearing on Construction of 172 Apartments at Town Center

Santee City Council meeting agenda summary for the Nov. 14 meeting, includes new apartment complex at Riverview.

Mayor Voepel to 20% of Voters Who Opposed Him: ‘I Won’t Be Hearing You’

Re-elected mayor: “I appreciate the fact that four out of five Santee voters... trust me to represent their concerns.”

Runaway Victor: Rep. Hunter Claims 50th Congressional District Race

Republican who followed father into Congress defeats Democratic rival by 60,000 votes.

Live Election Results for Santee Will be Here

Patch will keep you posted on all the races and propositions that affect Santee.

Voter Guide: Propositions 34 and 36, Death Penalty and Three Strikes

Proposition 34 would repeal the death penalty, while Proposition 36 would alter the state's Three Strikes Law. A quick look at the pros and cons

County Sets Record for Registered Voters; Santee Ratio Remains Stable

Registrar of Voters Office says Santee favors GOP; "no party preference" gaining on Democrats.

New Truck Rental Business Approved by City Council

Garmo U-Haul Rental was given a five-year Conditional Use Permit for 7753 Mission Gorge Road.

Lawsuit Claims Office Depot Overcharged City of Santee

According to a U-T San Diego report, the company also overcharged the San Diego County's Office of Education.

Video Interviews With Candidates for Santee Mayor and City Council

A roundup of interviews with Rudy Reyes, Jack Dale and Maggie Acerra.

Video Interview With Rudy Reyes, Candidate for Mayor of Santee

Reyes discusses his candidacy, including the Quail Brush Power Plant, medical marijuana and fire protection.

Video Interview With Maggie Acerra, Candidate for Santee City Council

Acerra discusses what the next four years holds for Santee, including changes to local government, business interests in town, and Proposition U.

Video Interview With Jack Dale, Candidate for Santee City Council

Dale discusses what the next four years holds for Santee, including a river trail through town, incoming businesses and financial hardship for the city.

Appeals Court Deals Another Setback to Fanita Ranch Housing Project

Water supply demands deal a blow to the 1,380-unit development that would cover thousands of acres on Santee’s northern edge.

Speed Limit Changes: October 10 Council Agenda Summary

Check in here to see what streets might see a different speed limit soon and what else is going on at this week's Santee City Council meeting.

Democrats Regain Edge Over GOP in Countywide Voter Registration

In Santee, Republicans outnumber Democrats 13,311 to 8,123—with 29,975 eligible to vote.

Sheriff Gore Sues Civil Service Commission Over Fired Deputy

The sheriff is disputing the commission for reversing a termination.

Updates on Santee: From Business Openings to City Projects

A roundup on the latest developments in the City of Santee, focused on government and business.

Quail Brush Power Project CEC Workshop

Santee Trolley Cars on Their Way to Argentina

The San Diego Trolley is upgrading cars and sending the old ones to a new home.

Quail Brush Power Plant Appeal Goes to San Diego City Council Monday

Opposition activists plan to fill the council chambers to convince councilmembers to deny initiation studies.

Opinion: Foreign Nationals Learning to Fly Are a Danger to Military Installations

Ed Blitz: "In Egypt they're burning the American flag and in East County we are training their pilots to fly."

Sycamore Landfill Expansion Approved After Years of Litigation

The San Diego City Council approved 26 acres of growth in face of opposition from Santee residents.

San Diego City Council Meeting - Sycamore Landfill Expansion

San Diego City Council Meeting - Quail Brush Appeal

Pentagon Budget Cuts Could Affect 23 Santee Companies, Report Suggests

Pentagon budget cuts of $500 billion could hammer San Diego County, including local business.

Pio Pico Power Plant Approved by Same Commission That Controls Fate of Quail Brush

A new peaker plant will be built near the border, similar to the plant being considered near Santee.

CRA Candidate Forum for East County

Security Tightening at Gillespie Field Flight Schools That Service Foreign Nationals

Seven flight schools are at Gillespie Field, three of which primarily serve international would-be pilots.

Speed Feedback Signs: Sept. 12 Council Agenda Summary

Check in here to see what's going on at this week's Santee City Council meeting.

County Considers Tighter Rules for Foreign Flight School Students, to Prevent Terrorism

Proposal calls it a "travesty" that nearly 11 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, federal agencies have not done enough to prevent a reoccurrence.

Santee Candidates Forum for November 2012 Election

Video: Gut-and-Amend, 'Are You Kidding Me!'

Assemblyman Brian Jones continues with his "Are You Kidding Me!" video series, explaining the frustrations of Sacramento to his constituents.

City Council Approves Two Fenced-in Dog Parks

Mast Park and Woodglen Vista Park will soon feature enclosed areas for off-leash dogs.

Report Shows No Electronic Flaws Found to Cause Runaway Toyotas

A government report by NASA and U.S. transportation officials clears Toyota of electronic flaws causing uncontrolled acceleration.

Feb. 9 Council Agenda Summary: Fenced in Dog Parks

How do you know what City Council will discuss this week? Check in here.

Councilmembers Sworn In, Others Say Farewell to Council Chambers

The Oath of Office Ceremony took place during Wednesday evening's Santee City Council meeting.

Santee Mayor Randy Voepel Bids Adieu to Republican Party

Mayor Voepel has switched teams and re-registered as an independent, and some question if this will impact the future of his political career.

City Council Agenda Summary for Oct. 13 Meeting

How do you know what City Council will discuss this week? Check in here.

By the Numbers: Santee Voters

A look at Santee quantified.