Power Plant: Delay Requested on Planning Commission Decision

Tasked with deciding whether to rezone the proposed power plant site for industrial use, the San Diego Planning Commission have been asked to postpone that decision another 60 days.

County Volunteer Joe Davis Recognized for Counseling and Care

The Santee resident has contributed 14,500 hours to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office for the past 11 years.

Dear Randy: Why No $100 Rent Support?

"I believe that California is bankrupt and I fear the Federal Government will soon follow."

VIDEO: City Council Formally Opposes Quail Brush Power Plant- March 28

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

Dear Randy: Riverview and Redevelopment

How does the nixing of redevelopment agencies relate to San Diego Christian College moving into Riverview?

Santee City Council Opposes Quail Brush Power Plant

A packed house supports the unanimous vote on a resolution "opposing the siting of the Quail Brush Power Plant in a visually prominent location proximate to Santee's western gateway."

County Encourages Checking Your Voting Registration Online

It’s quick and easy to check. Go to sdvote.com to see how you are registered.

Santee's Elaine Murphy Selected as 2012 Woman of the Year for 77th Assembly District

A 57-year resident of East County, Elaine has been active in the Santee community for over 22 years.

[CORRECTION] Know What Your Taxes Buy: The Value of Padre Dam

Padre Dam's general manager has lowest salary compared to other water district general managers in the region.

Council to Discuss Opposition to Power Plant: March 28 Agenda Summary

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

Update on Olive Lane Fuel Spill, Cleaning Up 1,100 Gallons of Diesel

Olive Lane may be closed intermittently as crews clean up the gas spill now attributed to vandalism.

Workshop on Quail Brush Power Plant Hears from a Worked-Up Public

“I might be a person to lie down in front of a bulldozer if it comes down to that,” says one speaker at Thursday's workshop.

Dear Randy: Traffic Light Timing

Santee's Mayor answers a question about traffic signal timing on Mission Gorge and SR-52 off ramps.

Gas Crisis Hits Meals-on-Wheels: Elected Officials Plan Call for Volunteers

“With gas prices soaring the way they do, we need 150 volunteers a day to deliver our meals and we need 2,300 volunteers on our roster at any given moment,” CEO says.

‘Santee Is Ashtray of San Diego,’ Says American Lung Association PR Rep

U-T San Diego story fans the flames of debate over city lacking ban on outdoor smoking in parks.

Santee Council Serves Up Burger and Chicken Outlets Side-by-Side

In-N-Out Burgers and Chick-fil-A will occupy unused parking lot space of Kohl’s and Lowe’s.

Underground Storage for Santee Water? Experts Eye Old Aquifer for Padre Dam

Federal testing began Tuesday and will take place daily except Sunday through March 23.

Mice With Potentially Deadly Hantavirus Found in Santee, Tierrasanta, Escondido

County health department says disease was found in 53 rodents across the county in 2011.

Update: Santee Power Plant Critics Planning Protest Rally on Monday

“Numerous poisons will spew from the smokestacks,” say foes of Quail Brush Generation Project.

Sunshine Week 2012, What's It All About?

The government is ours and this Sunshine Week we focus on how to keep it as open and accessible as possible.

POLL: Local Government’s Openness to Public Access?

Ever try to get public records from the government? It can be a pain, but the City of Santee is rather open.

Sunshine Week: The Poor State of CA Public Access

Now more than ever it is important for reporters and citizens to know their rights and to overcome obstacles to access so that the story can be told from more than the government’s point of view.

Fewer Errors Recorded at Local Checkouts Last Year

Shoppers are urged to double check receipts and report discrepancies to the county.

Court Rules Against Fanita Ranch Project on Fire Safety Issues

The sprawling Fanita Ranch housing development, planned for the hills just north of Santee since the 1980s, has hit another snag.

Daily Dose: Questions About the Power Plant

Details on tonight's Quail Brush Power Plant community meeting, a call for questions for the company in charge, a weather update, the day's events and need to know stories.

Local Leaders Clash on Abortion Bill That Would Expand Access (POLL)

East County Assemblyman Jones vehemently reacts to San Diego Sen. Kehoe's recently introduced bill to clarify and expand access to abortions across the state.

Senator Seeks to Speed Up Death Penalty Process (POLL)

Sen. Joel Anderson introduces two measures that would change the way death penalty cases are appealed. “Justice delayed is justice denied,” according to Anderson.

Mayor Welcomes San Diego Christian College to Santee

Santee's first four year college is set to move into town over the next couple years, bringing with it youth, arts, sports, jobs and plenty of economic activity.

Daily Dose: San Diego Christian College Coming to Town

City Council voted to allow SDCC to move to Santee, a couple local crime court dates, and of course, the day's events, stories and need to know.

VIDEO: City Council Meeting- Feb. 22, 2012

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

Feb. 22 City Council Agenda Summary: CDBG Grants and San Diego Christian College

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

Presidents Day Holiday Closures

City and county offices, banks, schools, libraries and more take the day off on Monday.

COMPOC: Dog Parks, Animal Services and Park Patrol

It was a discussion of dogs, parks, animals and volunteers at this month's meeting of the Community Oriented Policing Committee.

Video: Grossmont High School District Meeting on Boundary Changes

School board hearing from parents on attendance lines and may decide on delay or changes.

Poll of the Week: Smoking in Santee Parks?

Vote now! Inside you'll find a history of links laying out Santee's smoking issue, and of course, a poll awaiting your input.

Former Santee City Employee Chosen as El Cajon City Manager

Santee's former deputy city manager/development services director was announced as City Manager of neighboring El Cajon.

Nominate Local Champions of Open Government

Santee Patch is participating in Sunshine Week 2012, which begins on March 11, by promoting the Sunshine Week organization’s national Local Heroes contest.

Dear Randy: Power Plant Problems

Six reasons the Quail Brush Power Plant project is beyond City of Santee control.

Join Edgemoor in Growing a Community Garden

A volunteer community garden is being established in the vicinity of the Edgemoor Hospital in Santee and you're invited to take part!

VIDEO: City Council Meeting- Feb. 8, 2012

Live streaming video of the Santee City Council meeting and a recording for future reference- this time with improved audio!