Poll: Is U.S. Court Right in Striking Down Prop. 8?

The San Francisco-based federal appeals court struck down state's law against same-sex ban.

Sparks of War: Syria, Iran and Israel

Local Vietnam Veteran, Mayor and amateur military affairs analyst Randy Voepel lays down his up-to-date assessment the Middle East- a tinder box that could erupt from any spark.

Feb. 8 Santee City Council Agenda Summary

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

Letter to the Editor: Support for Smoke-Free Parks

A letter supporting the idea of a ban on smoking in Santee parks and a call for a proposed ordinance.

Prop. 29 Would Raise Taxes $1 Per Pack of Cigarettes

San Diego supporters of Proposition 29 kicked off a campaign for higher taxes on tobacco products which will go before voters in June.

Dear Randy: Helping With the Santee Homeless Count

After taking part in the homeless count around Santee the Mayor says: "We now have more homeless in Santee than I thought."

Smoking: 'You Stay Out of My Life, and I’ll Stay Out of Yours'

A minority view, if you don’t mind… straight from the mind of a smoker.

Assemblyman Jones Reacts to the Governor's State of the State Address

"I listened with interest as the Governor recently delivered his 2012 State of the State, and came to the conclusion that Jerry Brown is a very good story-teller. "

County's Free Low Income Tax Prep Campaign Begins

San Diego County low income residents are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit campaign.

Santee Mayor Volunteers in Annual Homeless Count

Santee Mayor Randy Voepel was among the hundreds of volunteers surveying the homeless Friday morning- promising an accurate local count.

News Release: City Council Directs Cuts to City Staff

A news release by the City of Santee verifies the general direction of how the budget will be balanced- mostly through cuts to city staff and programs- but no details.

Daily Dose: City Council and Power Plant Meetings

A rundown on Wednesday's power plant and city council meetings, the day's events, news and need to know.

Letter to the Council: Smoking in Santee's Parks

Local father and Patch blogger, Joe Spencer, speaks to the city council about Santee's failing tobacco control grade and suggests smoking be banned at city parks.

Video: Quail Brush Power Plant Hearing, Jan. 25

The proposed power plant to be constructed in the hills above Santee will be discussed by the Energy Commission in a public hearing, watch it live.

Video: Santee City Council Meeting- Jan. 25, 2012

A new feature- live streaming video of the City Council meeting and saving a recording for future reference.

Jan. 25 City Council Agenda Summary

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Blog Notes: City Council Special Meeting on the Tightening Budget

Live blog of the day long special meeting dealing with the repercussions of the loss of redevelopment funds.

City Council Special Meeting Tuesday: With Redevelopment Gone, Now What?

The City Council and staff are going on a day long retreat/special meeting at Carlton Oaks to figure out what moves the city must make now that redevelopment funds are gone and an ever tightening budget exists.

Santee Gets Another 'F' in State of Tobacco Report

The city of Santee received another failing grade in an annual report released by the American Lung Association- the lowest scoring in the county, again.

SanteeTube: Rudy Reyes Runs for County Supervisor

A Youtube video of a press conference with the local Santee political candidate makes his second run against Dianne Jacob official.

Poll: Do You Support Gov. Brown’s Call To Raise Taxes?

Without the tax hike to help cover a $9.2 billion deficit, the school year may be three weeks shorter, the governor said.

Rep. Duncan Hunter: Don’t Court-Martial Marines in Videotaped Incident

Santee’s congressman writes Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on dead Taliban video case.

Letter to the Editor: ADA Compliance Workshop a Must in Difficult Economic Times

Employers already struggling to survive in California’s difficult business climate can’t afford to take their eye off another lurking hazard: lawsuit abuse.

Homeowner Assoc. Opposes Quail Brush Power Plant, Mayor Doubts City Can Help

The Sunset Greens Homeowner Association submitted a resolution opposing the peak power plant proposed to be constructed near Santee, and the Mayor explains why the city can't help oppose it.

City Council Approves 'A Great Chicken Ordinance'

The law legalizing residential chicken keeping is approved and public speakers bring up hot topics for council consideration.

Live Video: Santee City Council Meeting Jan. 11 2012

A new feature livestreaming video of the City Council meeting and saving a recording for future reference.

County GOP Endorses Incumbents Hunter and Jones for Re-Election

Congressman, assemblyman among those backed in statement by local Republican leader.

COMPOC: A Roundtable on Santee Homeless

Santee's Community Oriented Policing Committee tackles the issue of the homeless around town.

Jan. 11 City Council Agenda Summary: Finalizing Chickens

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Dear Randy: Loss of Redevelopment Explained

How does the recent California Supreme Court ruling on eliminating redevelopment agencies directly affect Santee? The Mayor breaks it down with the help of City staff.

Is the California Legislature Really Taking On Campaign Finance Reform?

The Citizens United ruling allows corporations to greatly increase contributions to elections and the state Legislature is trying to curb this corporate influence in various ways.

Announcing the Santee Caucuses: Which Republican Would You Support?

Why should Iowans have all the fun? Which GOP presidential candidate would you like to win?

10 New California Laws That Stand Out

Craft beer tasting rooms, registering to vote online and banning the sale of shark fins completes this list of 10 interesting new laws.

How Did Santee's 2011 New Year's Resolutions Shape Up?

At the cusp of 2011 Doug Curlee laid down a few of his ideas for the city of Santee to resolve in the new year. Was any progress made along these lines?

Santee Representatives Author Four New California Laws in 2011

Assemblyman Brian Jones and Sen. Joel Anderson authored and co-authored various laws that will go into effect in 2012.

CA Supreme Court Nixes Redevelopment Agencies, Santee Projects Continue

The institutions that California cities have relied upon to fix blighted areas and renew cityscapes will be shut down.

CA Supreme Court to Rule On Redevelopment Agencies

A peace may be reached in the ongoing battle of redevelopment agencies between the state and localities in Thursday's ruling.

Webcam Allows Public to View San Vicente Dam Raising

The dam's height will go from 200 feet to 337 feet, making it the largest roller-compacted concrete dam raise in the world.

New Year's Resolution: Campaign Finance Reform

Never has so much money been spent to sway your decisions about who to vote for, and you may never know who spent it.

City Council Takes Care of Business Before the Holidays

A quick rundown on Wednesday's council meeting dealing with Marines, Sultans football, stop sign, speed limit, budget amendments, Mast Park and more.