Inmate Firefighter Injured In Lakeside Brush Fire: UPDATE

The fire briefly threatened a mobile home park near Lake Jennings​, according to officials. (BREAKING)

Santee Area Gas Prices Hold Steady

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County is $2.904.

$3.2M Border Drug Bust; Multiple San Diego-Area Fires; Fatal Crashes; Police Pursuit: San Diego County Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Santee across San Diego County.

San Diego Crews Stop 2-Acre Brush Fire Near Tierrasanta

Ground crews and personnel aboard firefighting aircraft had the flames under control within a half-hour, officials said.

Gas Prices Near Santee Continue To Dip Before Independence Day Weekend

AAA Travel​​ predicts more than 44 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more between June 30 and July 4.

Waste Management of San Diego Reminds Customers of Independence Day Holiday Schedule

Trash and recycling services delayed one day in observance of Independence Day

Woman Fatally Struck By Car In El Cajon

The victim, who was in her 50s, was not in a marked crosswalk, police said.

36 New Job Openings In Santee, San Diego County

Armstrong Garden Centers, Grande Colonial, Manpower and Morgan Run Club & Resort are all hiring. More jobs at the Patch jobs board!

'Santee Salutes' America On Fourth Of July

The city expects 1,000 families to celebrate the country's birthday at the annual "Santee Salutes!" event at Town Center Community Park​.

Police Officer Injured; Pedestrian Fatally Struck; Actor Arrested For Public Intoxication: San Diego County Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Santee and across San Diego County.

Angel City Games; Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival​​; Night Of The Luminaries; Summer Concert Series: SoCal Weekend

Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered.

Heat Wave Flex Alert Continues Wednesday: Tips To Reduce Power Usage

Santee hit 96 degrees Tuesday. See these tips for saving energy during a Flex Alert.

4th Of July Fireworks In Santee, San Diego County: 2017 Guide

Here's your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in Santee and around San Diego County.

31 New Job Openings In Santee, San Diego County

Aladdin Bail Bonds, Edward Jones and Ortho Mattress are all hiring. More jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!

Suspected Drunk Driver Seriously Injured In Santee Solo Crash

The 28-year-old woman behind the wheel apparently lost control of her car at the intersection of state Route 125 and Mission Gorge Road.

Fatal Crashes; Mall Shooting; Police Pursuit; Police Dog Stabbed; Cold Case Arrest: San Diego County Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Santee and across San Diego County.

Ahvi is Pet of The Week at Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society

We can't believe her ears.

Concert At The Lakes 2017

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Santee Area Average Gas Price Stays Under $3

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County has dropped 5.4 cents over the past 13 days.

Back In Custody: Convicted Child Molester Arrested After Violating Parole In Santee

Michael Bauer was convicted of molesting a 7-year-old boy in 2009.​ After violating his parole, he was arrested Wednesday in Santee.

Gas Prices Near Santee Drop For 12th Day

The average price has dropped 4.9 cents over the past 12 days, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

33 New Job Openings In Santee, San Diego County

Home Depot, Massage Envy, Sleep Number and Verizon are all hiring. More jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!

Brush Fire Sparks Alongside I-8 In El Cajon

Crews have halted the spread of a roughly 10-acre hillside brushfire near the Granite Hills neighborhood.

Ex-Headmaster Convicted Of Molesting Cadet; Meth Busts; Man Found Dead Inside Home: San Diego County Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Santee and across San Diego County.

Santee Sheriff's 'Coffee With The Community' Scheduled Monday

The community event will take place Monday, June 12, at Cameron Family YMCA in Santee.

Santee Area Gas Prices Continue To Drop

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County has dropped for five consecutive days.

25 New Job Openings In Santee, San Diego County

Closet World, Cox Communications and Trader Joe's are all hiring. More jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!

Motorcyclist Killed In Lakeside Crash ID'd

Dulce Espana Cota Noriega, 37, and her husband had pulled their motorcycles over before they were both struck by a Ford Taurus Saturday.

Congratulations to a local Santee student

US Air Force Academy Graduation 2017

Motorcyclist Killed, Another Injured In Lakeside Crash

An El Cajon man and woman were both struck from behind by a 1998 Ford Taurus as they were stopped Saturday night near Creekford Drive.

Never Take An Injured Animal or Bird To Project Wildlife

Project Wildlife claims to save thousands of wild animals, what they DON'T tell you is most animals brought to them are euthanized.

Dehesa Fire Wrapped Up In 30 Minutes

Breaking: Roads were closed, but only for a brief time.

Fatal Stabbing; Knife Fight; Deadly Crash; Marijuana Dispensary Raid; Fuel Spill: San Diego County Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Santee and across San Diego County.

Las Colinas In Santee A 'Model Jail': Report

In its annual review of San Diego County's adult detention facilities, the county grand jury praised the new Santee facility for women.

Santee Sheriff's Station To Host 'Coffee With The Community'

The community event will take place June 12 at Cameron Family YMCA in Santee.

Sinkhole Swallows Uber, Stops Water Supply Around Olde Highway 80: UPDATED

A large sinkhole developed in a roadway near Lakeside Tuesday.

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Vehicle Passenger Stabs Driver of Other Car After Minor Parking Lot Crash

A minor car crash in a shopping center parking lot outside El Cajon Friday led to a stabbing that left a man hospitalized.

San Diego County Gasoline Price Rises For Ninth Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County continues to increase.

Fire Scorches 10 Acres In Mission Trails Regional Park Area Near Santee

Ground crews and firefighting aircraft had blaze largely under control in less than an hour, officials said.