Sen. Joel Anderson Awards Taylor Guitars Business of the Year

The world-class guitar manufacturer, Taylor Guitars, employs hundreds of East County workers and continues to be a huge local exporter and revenue-maker.

Dec. 14 Santee City Council Agenda Summary

Memorializing lost Marines, celebrating Sultans football, and discussion of a new stop sign, speed limits, budget amendments, Mast Park Master Plan and more.

Colleen O'Connor: Ron Paul’s Brutal Honesty

The Republican candidate is a real contender.

Santee Dog Waste Bags Are Looking for a Sponsor

The city is looking for some help from local businesses in paying for the 250,000 dog waste bags that are used annually in Santee's parks.

Dear Randy: Under the Overpass Revisited

Not only is the area under the new freeway overpass being beautified, an $8 million, three year project of landscaping around the new freeway and on-ramps is being rolled out.

San Diego County Unveils New and Improved Emergency Website

During the 2007 wildfires the county's emergency website was overwhelmed by people trying to get information—the website is much more prepared now.

Question of the Week: Power Plant Just North of Santee

Preliminary meetings are being held this month, so you may not know a whole lot about the proposed plant, but what do you think about it?

CA Energy Commission Meets to Discuss Proposed Power Plant Near Santee

A proposed power plant on the border of Santee is in the first stages of development, with initial meetings and site reviews taking place- see the notes from Friday's meeting.

Daily Dose: Proposed Power Plant Near Santee

Sultans win the Semi-finals and move onto Qualcomm! The California Energy Commission meets to discuss a proposed power plant near Santee, the day's events and much more.

Daily Dose: Taste Santee

An action packed night, including the annual Santee Chamber food tasting in support of the Santee Santas charity and Santana football semi-finals, property taxes due soon, 23 tons of pot and more.

Mayor Supports $1,000 Legal Fee Payment to Firefighter Association

Labor negotiations between the Santee firefighters and the city ran hot this summer, and an aggressive move by the city may end up costing extra legal fees.

Maybe We Could Call It the 'Tinkle Ticket'

A Santee resident is arguing that Padre Dam water rate payers should get free entrance to the Santee Lakes since the water they flush fills them.

Dear Randy: What's Going On Under the Overpass

Rumors have been making the rounds about what's going on under the 52/67 overpass near Prospect- Mayor Voepel lays it out.

Question of the Week: Wal-Mart Super-Store?

The Santee Wal-Mart has hopes to expand and the wheels on the project are starting to turn again. What do you think?

City of Santee to Recognize Marines Lost in Combat

The next city council meeting will be adjourned in honor of nine Marines recently lost from one battalion.

Dear Randy: From Mast to Lakeside

The Mayor connects fiscal woes with the road connection that would better connect Santee and Lakeside.

Walmart Super-Store Back From the Dead

The Walmart Super-Store is back in action with plans on the drawing board to expand, but neighbors aren't happy with current noise, which will only get worse.

Question of the Week: Budget vs. Safety

One of the most difficult dilemmas that local government has to face- reinstate three full time firefighters or keep precious general fund reserve dollars- what would you do?

City Council Reinstates Three Firefighter Positions

After discussing all sides, the debate between budget and safety is decided.

Business Roundtable on Regulation Held By Assemblyman Brian Jones

From environmental to employee regulations, manufacturers and politicians come together to talk about how they slow down business.

No Trolley Disruption Expected, Despite Possibility of Security Guard Strike

MTS says no disruption of trolley service is expected; they'll fill any shifts abandoned during job actions.

This is Only a Test: National Emergency Alert System Drill

A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System will help ensure the system works when really needed.

Road Repair Update: Phase Two in Spring

With projects wrapping up this winter, the next phase of repairs is lined up, featuring Woodside Avenue redevelopment.

Nov. 9 City Council Agenda Summary: Firefighter Reinstatement

After deciding not to fund a firefighter position- the City Council is now willing to trim the budget elsewhere to keep the jobs- and more on Wednesday's agenda.

Briana Bilbray, San Diego Dispensaries Seek Injunction to End Federal Medical Marijuana Crackdown

Santee's nearest medical marijuana dispensary joins in the legal fight with a local Congressman's daughter against the recent crackdown on dispensaries in San Diego.

Dear Randy: Wal-Mart Super Center

A reader asks: "What is your position on the future of the Super Wal-Mart in Santee?"

Dear Randy: Parking on the Lawn

A new piece where Mayor Randy Voepel answers resident questions and comments- this first one looks at laws and reasoning behind parking trailers and vehicles on the front lawn.

You Ask, Patch Answers: Trash on the Highways and Byways

With SR-52 coming right through town now, the question of how folks can volunteer to help keep the roads litter-free has been raised.

Santee Mobile Home Owners Win the Rent-Control Battle—But Not the War

The owners of Meadowbrook Santee Mobile Estates are trying to raise rent significantly, and the City of Santee and home owners are fighting back.

Santee City Council Discusses Sustainability and Fire Staffing

An update on the city's move towards sustainability, Santee firefighter staffing and improvements approved at Buena Vista and Railroad Avenues.

Santee's Daily Dose: City Council and Farmers Market

The day's local events, news and more.

Oct. 26 Santee City Council Agenda Summary

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

Grandparents Raising Kids May Get Help From County to Connect to Services

About 21,000 local grandparents care for their children's children and face many problems normal parents don't- the County of San Diego wants to offer more help.

Unemployment Rate Dips in Santee

The Employment Development Department releases September’s unemployment rates, which are lower locally, countywide and across California.

Daily Dose: Questions for Assembleymember Brian Jones

Any questions for your man in Sacramento, West Hills homecoming game, the day's events and more.

Caltrans Grant Will Improve Hill Creek Students' Walk to School

A $407,000 grant will fund construction of a raised median, and other pedestrian features at Mast Boulevard and Jeremy Street.

River Blitz Surveys the State of Santee's River Parks

The San Diego River Park Foundation and its volunteers are hard at work keeping river clean, especially in Santee. See photos of the latest river survey.

View Finder: Santee Fire Station Open House

This year's open house was focused on fire safety and featured a landing by Mercy Air helicopter and firefighters cutting a car apart in a simulated car accident situation.

Chicken-Keeping Legalized on Most Residential Santee Lots

Coops of ex-outlaw chickens can rest easy in Santee after a vote by City Council.

LIVE: City Council Chicken-Keeping Vote

Catch the action as it happens- council debate, public comments, full coverage of the council meeting focused on "urban agriculture" in Santee.