Applicants Sought for Santee School Board Advisory Committees

The deadline to apply is fast approaching.

San Vicente Reservoir Set to Open to Public After 8 Years

Here's what you need to know about the reopening of the lake just a few miles up Highway 67 from Santee.

Help Celebrate Meatball the Bear's Fourth Birthday in East County

The 500-pound bear was brought to Lions, Tigers & Bears animal sanctuary after it was caught raiding refrigerators in Los Angeles County.

Deputy Ken Collier's Crew Ready to Rock San Diego Walk Like MADD

The team walks each year in honor of Collier, who was killed on duty while trying to stop a drunk driver on Highway 52 in Santee.

Santee Unemployment Rate Hovers Near 5 Percent: EDD

The California Employment Development Department released its preliminary unemployment data for July.

Man Accused of Taking Cellphone Video of 10-Year-Old Girl in Restroom of East County Walmart

BREAKING: The alleged perpetrator is a registered sex offender, and more potential victims are sought, according to sheriff's officials.

Grossmont Union to Seek Voter Approval for $128M Bond Measure This November

The district needs 55 percent voter approval in its service areas of El Cajon, Santee, Lemon Grove, La Mesa and unincorporated areas.

Chelsea Investment Corp., Pacific Southwest Community Development Corp.: A Perfect Pair

Juli Veee and his group of young soccer players at Chelsea Investment's Cedar Creek apartments in Santee.

Horses Seized from Boulevard Property; Out-Of-State Owner Investigated for Neglect

BREAKING: The horses' caretaker is also being investigated, according to authorities with County of San Diego Animal Services.

3 Injured, SUV Overturns in Crash on Carlton Oaks Drive in Santee

BREAKING: The two-vehicle collision occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Friday, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department reported.

Lakeside Man ID'd as Victim in Fatal Crash Near El Capitan Preserve

The 58-year-old motorcyclist died Wednesday at the scene of the crash on Wildcat Canyon Road.

Former Uber Driver Accused of Raping East County Woman Charged With Several Other Sex Crimes

The 52-year-old who was fired from Uber after his arrest will stand trial on alleged sex crimes dating back to 2007.

1 Dead in Crash Near El Capitan Preserve

Breaking: The fatal car wreck happened on Wildcat Canyon Road.

Some Santee Streets Closed for Asphalt, Concrete Repair

Here's what you need to know about the road closures.

Imperial County Board of Supervisors & AT&T Contribute to IVFB for Backpack Program

AT&T Helps Provide Imperial Valley Kids with Meals for the Weekend

High Temps Set Records in East County As Heat Wave Intensifies

Breaking: The extra-hot spell that has prompted a red flag alert is expected to stick around San Diego County for a couple more days,

SDGE Employee Injured While Working in El Cajon

The accident Monday sent the worker to a hospital, San Diego Gas & Electric confirmed.

River Valley Charter Among Top Public High Schools in U.S.: Newsweek

BREAKING: The list of "America's Best High Schools," released Thursday by Newsweek, ranks the 500 best high schools in the country for 2016.

Border Patrol Arrest Convicted Child Molester Trying Reenter U.S.

Agents spotted the deported Mexican national climbing over the border fence in East County.

22-Year-Old Driver in Fatal East County DUI Crash Gets 11 Years in Prison

"You might as well (have) been driving a gun," Judge Daniel Goldstein said in sentencing Katie McGrosso, 22.

Victim in Santee Deputy-Involved Shooting Identified

The names of the deputies involved in the shooting have also been released.

Letters: Let's Bring A Historic Carousel Back To El Cajon

Since Parkway Plaza no longer has a carousel, let's bring the first El Cajon carousel back, like maybe an adjacent park.

Man Involved In SWAT Standoff Found Dead In Santee Home

BREAKING: The 31-year-old reportedly fired arrows at law enforcement during the incident which began as domestic dispute, deputies said.

SWAT Team Sent To Santee Address For Domestic Dispute

BREAKING: Nearby residents asked to stay inside during standoff. Details are emerging ...

Area Gas Prices Continue Drop; Where To Fill Up For Cheap In Santee

Price per gallon in S.D. County is hovering around $2.73 per gallon. Check out the "low price gas finder" tool!

Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Fatal Lakeside Shooting of Carnival Worker

A man already serving time in another killing is one of two charged in the fatal 2008 shooting outside Lakeside Roundup tavern.

Realignment's Impact on San Diego County Jails: Report

A SANDAG study looks at the changes in local jail populations, including at Las Colinas Women's Detention Facility in Santee.

Parkway Plaza To Go Bankrupt If They Don't Replace The Seating Area With Another Carousel

If El Cajon's Parkway Plaza doesn't remove the seating area and replace it with another carousel, then it will have to go bankrupt.

San Diego County's First Human West Nile Virus Case of Year Discovered

BREAKING: An El Cajon resident was found to have the virus after giving blood, public health officials said.

Female Inmates From Las Colinas May Be Next Calif. Firefighter Recruits

Twenty-four men and 12 women from San Diego County jails are currently working​ in the Fire Camp program.

Goodbye, 619?! Some East County Residents May Get 858 Area Code

The CPUC has started the process to add the 858 area code to the areas now served by the 619 area code.

Santee Gymnastics Coach Who Had Sex With Student, 15, Gets 1 Year In Jail

The judge also ordered a protective order, barring the 25-year-old from having contact with the victim.

Mall Of My Memories Coming To Santee

An indoor mall of my memories with a 1926 Allan Herschell carousel and a mall train is coming to Santee.

El Cajon Gang Member Caught Selling Meth to Informant Gets Life in Prison

The 53-year-old West Coast Crips gang member was sentenced Tuesday in San Diego federal court.

Authorities ID Pedestrian Killed on I-8 Near Lake Jennings Road

The fatality Monday afternoon prompted the closure of the slow lane on westbound Interstate 8.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed on I-8 Near Blossom Valley

The fatality was reported at about 3:45 p.m., just east of Lake Jennings Park Road.

Lakeside Fire 100-Percent Contained

The wildfire broke out Sunday near the San Vicente Reservoir.

Pair Sentenced in 2014 Beating Death of Santee Homeless Man

One defendant received a four-year prison sentence; the other was sentenced to three years behind bars.

Tim LaHaye, 'Left Behind' Author, Founder of College in Santee, Dies

The evangelist and author who founded San Diego Christian College in Santee died at a San Diego hospital.

Santana Coach Arraigned for Alleged Sexual Relations With Student [UPDATED]

Former Santana High School track coach Keith Alan Silvia, 49, was arraigned Thursday morning and pleaded not guilty.