Cox Business Builds Out 54 Fiber Miles to San Diego Unified School District

175-Gigabit network will connect additional 92 schools in district

Chick-Fil-A Launches Teddy Bear Drive, Food Giveaway Promotion

From 5 pm to 7 pm today only: give a teddy bear, get free food.

Santee Lacrosse

Who would be interested in a Lacrosse Team in Santee for Boys and Girls?

Inmates to Plant Trees in Lakeside Under Job Training Program

Workers from the detention facility in Otay Mesa will plant trees and plants at El Monte County Park.

Construction firm fined for money laundering hedges with late contributions to Trotter Campaign

Santee City Council Election Form 460 Candidate Financial Disclosures

County Breaks Ground on El Cajon Center

First phase begins of a multi-phase redevelopment project not far from Santee.

Forecasters Call for Chances of Rain Throughout the Weekend in Santee

National Weather Service forecasters are calling for possible showers Friday and late Saturday into Sunday.

Sheriff's Officials Identified Pedestrian Killed Crossing a Santee Street

Authorities Friday publicly identified Mary Elizabeth Gary of Santee as the pedestrian fatally struck by a car in Santee.

Ex-Santana High Coach Pleads Guilty to Having Sex With a Student

A former Santana High School track coach who engaged in sexual activity with an underage student pleaded guilty Thursday.

Pedestrian Killed Crossing Mission Gorge Road in Santee

A pedestrian was hit by car Thursday morning and died from injuries sustained in the collision, Santee Sheriff's deputies say.

Showers, Possible Thunderstorms Starting Thursday in Santee

A low pressure system is expected to bring showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms to San Diego County starting Thursday evening.

Welcome to East County Emergency Updates

ECEU for East County residents who want current & up-to-date information regarding the safety & well being of those in your neighborhoods.

Trial Date Could be Set for Former Santana High Coach

A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Thursday for a ex-Santana High School coach accused of having sex with a student.

Santee: Is Your Child at Risk for Lead Poisoning?

Children are most commonly exposed to lead by ingesting lead-contaminated dust, soil, and paint chips from deteriorating lead-based paint.

SD County Voter Registration Deadline is Here

Forms must be postmarked Oct. 24 or dropped off at Registrar's office.

Craftapalooza Craft Fair

Craftapalooza will be held on Saturday, November 19th, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at Santee United Methodist Church!

Free Mammograms Offered in El Cajon Monday

Here's the number to call to schedule an appointment.

K-9s Sniff Out Cocaine and Meth at Border Checkpoint

With help from K-9s, Border Patrol agents seized illegal drugs valued at more than $650,000.

Santee Drug Take-Back Day Set for Saturday

Drop off your unused prescription drugs Saturday, Oct. 22, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

How You Can Get Money for Switching to Sustainable Landscaping

Financial incentives are available for homeowners in Santee who want to upgrade turf lawns to water-friendly landscapes.

Santee Teen Escapes from Would-Be Kidnappers

Sheriff's deputies released a sketch of one of two men who allegedly attempted to kidnap an 18-year-old Santee woman.

New East County Hotel Project Clears County Hurdle

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement that could allow a new hotel expansion project on in the East County.

Gas Prices Rise For Seventh Day Near Santee

Gas prices have been holding north of $2.75, but some downward pressure on pump prices could be coming soon.

UPDATE: Critical Fire Weather Forecast for Santee

Critical fire weather conditions will remain in San Diego County on Thursday prompting a red flag warning.

Santee Voters: Registration Deadline is One Week Away

There's just one more week left to register to vote in the Nov. 8 general election.

Santa Ana Winds Expected to Blow into Santee by Mid-Week

Gusty winds in San Diego County are expected to ramp up later this week.

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​Santee Deputies Earn Hugs with Return of Stolen Purse

The 91-year-old victim became very emotional and hugged all of the deputies upon the return of her property​.

Suspected Human Smuggler Arrested After Car, Foot Pursuit

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested the 27-year-old suspected smuggler in East County.

Man Walking on I-8 in El Cajon Struck, Killed by Car: CHP

BREAKING: The fatal East County collision remained under investigation Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Santee Woman's Death Ruled Homicide: Sheriff's Department

BREAKING: The 34-year-old was found dead in her Mission Greens Road apartment Tuesday.

'Creepy Clown' Post Prompts Increased Security at East County Middle School

BREAKING: The "hoax" Instagram post, with a picture of a clown, claimed teachers would be killed and students kidnapped, officials said.

Cox Communications Funds Tech Center for Boys & Girls Clubs of East County

$25,000 donation will help ensure tech-savvy workforce for the future

Mumps Case Reported at San Diego Christian College

Students who were at the Santee campus during certain days in September may have been exposed, San Diego County health officials said.

George Pernicano, Original Chargers Minority Owner, Dies Peacefully at Home in East County

BREAKING: Pernicano, one of the five original San Diego Chargers minority owners in 1963, was 98 years old.

Death of Santee Woman Investigated as Possible Homicide: Sheriff's Department

BREAKING: The woman was discovered dead late Tuesday night by her roommate, authorities said.

County to Offer Free Flu Shots in East County Oct. 13

Twelve free flu shot clinics are taking place through the San Diego region this month, including in East County.

ACLU Questions Arrests of El Cajon Police Shooting Demonstrators

BREAKING: The local ACLU chapter says 12 arrests made Saturday at a vigil for shooting victim Alfred Olango were "possibly unlawful."

El Cajon Man Identified in Deadly Motorcycle Crash

A man and women have been identified, and now police are looking for witnesses to the double-fatal crash.

Trump University’s Graduation Ceremony

Attorney General Pam Bondi receives BS degree in Public Service Fraud from Trump University!