Assemblyman Jones Promoted to Chair of Assembly GOP Caucus

Santee's state Assemblyman gets a promotion to a more key role for pushing the Republican agenda.

City Council Takes On Mobile Home Rent Control, Aug. 22 Agenda Summary

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

Santee Jobless Rate Down More Than a Point Since July 2011, State Reports

July figures show 7.8 percent unemployed in city, the same as June but better than July 2011.

Gov. Brown Launches Website on Dangers, Deniers of Climate Change

The website says a small group of “deniers” continues to distort the facts about climate change.

Priscilla Schreiber, Candidate for Grossmont Union High School District Board

One of two incumbents running for a seat on the GUHSD board.

Dianne El-Hajj, Candidate for Santee School Board

The incumbent has been a School Board Trustee since 1996.

Patrick Hurley, Democratic Candidate for Assembly District 71

Executive at a sustainability nonprofit and President of the Santee Democratic Club.

Federal Program for Young Illegal Immigrants Begins, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

The Obama Administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program gives young immigrants a two-year deferral from deportation.

Sheriff's Department Changes Mail Policy for Inmates

Inmates will soon only be able to accept emails and postcards.

Video: Cap and Trade Program, "Are You Kidding Me!"

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

Video: Blocking CA Pension Reform, "Are You Kidding Me!"

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

Who's Running on Santee Ballot? Time's Up to Enter November Races

The deadline to register as a candidate for city council, mayor, school board and more is up- see who's signed up.

New Stop Sign and Pawnshop: Aug. 8 Council Agenda Summary

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

Video: Is California Business Friendly?

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

Pharmacy Crackdown a Hoax; Marijuana Boosters Claim Responsibility

The fake letters claimed San Diego pharmacies would be shut down within 45 days. The hoax was carried out to satirize the treatment of pharmacies in comparison to medical marijuana dispensaries.

Padre Dam Water District Implements New 10-Year Strategic Plan

See what the plan is for your local water district over the next 10 years.

"Are You Kidding Me!" Assemblyman Brian Jones Starts Weekly Video Series

A release of political frustration on a range of topics being dealt with in Sacramento. Last week: Fire Tax.

Photos: Assemblyman Brian Jones Ice Cream Social 2012

Constituents joined Jones and his staff for ice cream and a chance to talk.

Update: Santee's Neighboring Medical Marijuana Dispensary Faces Closure

Mother Earth Alternative Healing Cooperative near Gillespie Field is given 45 days before eviction can be enforced.

New Recycling Requirements for Multi-Unit Housing and Some Businesses

Assembly Bill 341 will require some new places to separate recyclables from trash.

Dan Bartholomew Announces He Won't Run for Santee School Board in November

The seat is now open and any candidates will run unopposed by an incumbent.

Reactions to Planning Commission Decision Against Quail Brush Power Project

A kink in the approval process for the Quail Brush Power Plant leads to comments from key players.

Mission Trails Task Force Pushes Quail Brush to September, Likely Won't Take Sides

It looks like the Task Force won't have enough members able to vote on the issue of the power plant proposed to be constructed near the park.

Quail Brush Power Plant Hits Roadblock in Approval Process

The San Diego Planning Commission denied the initiation to re-zone the plant site from open space to industrial use, but will be appealed by Cogentrix.

Video: SD Planning Commission Denies Quail Brush Re-Zone Initiation

Watch the July 19 San Diego Planning Commission meeting discussing re-zoning for the Quail Brush Power Project.

Caltrans Grant Will Make Walk to Two Santee Schools Safer

The city won two grants from Caltrans' Safe Route to Schools Program totalling $624,200.

See if San Diego County Owes You Money

More than $210,000 in unclaimed funds are owed to individuals or businesses- a new list has been released.

Santee Won’t Join State Move Allowing Less Transparent Government

Aiming to save money, lawmakers halted Brown Act rules on meeting notices, closed-session reports.

Council Approves BevMo!, Hotel Tax on Ballot and River Property Preservation

Unanimous votes all around at the July 11 Santee City Council meeting.

Hidden Valley: 1,905 Acres Preserved in East County

Jack Dale calls it the "crown jewel" of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, an 11,000-acre block of habitat recognized for its rich and unique biodiversity.

A's All Around: Santee Schools Ace Food Facility Health Inspections

See a list of food health inspection scores for schools that feed local students.

Rolling Restaurants: Food Trucks Required to Display Letter Grades

The letter grades seen in restaurant windows will now be required for food trucks in San Diego County.

Video: July 11 Santee City Council Meeting, BevMo!, Hanlon-Walker and TOT Tax

Live video of the Santee City Council meeting and a recording for future reference.

'A New Normal,' Padre Dam Board Approves New Five Year Business Plan and Budget

District plan maintains focus on improving operational efficiencies while cutting costs.

13 New CA Laws Just Went Into Effect, Including One From Brian Jones

From stricter hygiene standards for body piercing to help for children being bullied at school, a host of new laws went into effect this week.

July 11 Santee City Council Agenda Summary: BevMo! and Hanlon-Walker

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

Opponents and Supporters of "Obamacare" March and Rally Saturday

On the left is an 11 a.m. march from San Diego City Hall, and on the right 9 a.m. rally at the County Administration Center.

Santee’s Brian Roberts Gets New Term on Parole Board Worth $111,000

Gov. Jerry Brown reappoints a former commander in the county Sheriff's Department.

Santee Gets $117,450 Grant to Develop a New Park

The city is considering creating a "pocket park" in some of the land between ramps of the recent SR-52 expansion.

San Diego County Water Rates to Hike 10 Percent in January

The water authority blames the primary water wholesaler for Southern California -- the Metropolitan Water District -- for around 8.5 percent of the jump.