Agents Find 3 Undocumented Immigrants in Trunk at I-8 Checkpoint

U.S. Border Patrol agents were alerted to the car, a 2015 Kia Forte, at about 3 p.m. Sunday by a Border Patrol K-9.

SDSU Debuts Online Speech-Language Pathology Courses in Top-Ranked California Program

SDSU will start its online Speech-Language Pathology Essentials program during the fall 2016 semester by offering two courses.

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Several Arrested at Santee DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

The checkpoint Friday night was held near the 8700 block of Fanita Drive, a San Diego County Sheriff's sergeant said.

8 Arrested in East County Social Media Drug Sales Investigation

Arrests were made in Santee, Lakeside and Spring Valley following a sheriff's investigation that also stretched to Ramona and Alpine.

Man Tasered After Allegedly Threatening Lakeside Deputies With Cinder Block

A sheriff's sergeant explained the events that allegedly led to the incident Tuesday outside a Jack in the Box restaurant.

1 Killed, Others Injured in Crash Near Dulzura

The head-on collision on state Route 94 was reported at 4:15 p.m. Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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Brawley Man ID'd as Victim in Fatal Crash on I-8 Near Boulevard

Authorities say the 24-year-old was ejected from his Infiniti G35 in the rollover wreck near McCain Valley Road.

Padre Dam Water Reuse Video Wins Awards

CAPIO, PRSA and AMCP recognize Advanced Water Purification Video

Unemployment Rate Falls in San Diego County, Santee

The county's jobless rate in April was the lowest since May 2007, according to the California Employment Development Department.

Plane Flips Over in Rough Landing at Gillespie Field

The vintage Boeing-Stearman crashed shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, authorities said.

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3-Year-Old Found Wandering in Santee Reunited With Parents

Sheriff's officials said the incident was not considered a crime.

Senior Volunteers Come to Rescue of 86-Year-Old Lakeside Woman

Quick thinking by Ernie Bonanno and David Lieras may have saved the woman's life, a San Diego County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman said.

Woman Admits Driving Drunk in Lakeside Crash That Killed Texas Grandmother

Katie McGrosso, 21, has pleaded guilty in the Sept. 25, 2015 death of Lorraine Kennedy, who was in town for her granddaughter's birthday.

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Authorities ID Man Killed in Crash While Fleeing Cops With Dead Woman In Truck

The woman whose body was found in his pickup truck after a police pursuit through El Cajon and Santee has also been identified.

Small Plane From San Diego Reported Down in Angeles National Forest

The plane departed from San Diego and was traveling to Santa Monica Municipal airport.

Dead Woman Found in Truck of Man Killed in High-Speed Pursuit, Police Say

The pursuit led El Cajon officers and San Diego sheriff's deputies from Santee to El Cajon late Friday before the fatal crash, police said.

Santee Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues

We asked Patch Readers to share their biggest safety concerns in Santee. Here’s what they’d change.

Sheriff's Checkpoint in Santee Nets 5 Arrests

More than 800 cars passed through the DUI/driver's license checkpoint conducted Friday night, a sheriff's sergeant said.

1 Dead in Robbery Turned Shooting at San Carlos Home, Police Say [UPDATED]

The deadly home invasion in the 8500 block of Tommy Drive was reported shortly before 3 p.m., according to San Diego police.

True North Tavern Celebrating American Craft Beer Week

Mark your calendars for May 18 at 6:00 p.m. and head over to True North Tavern.

Death of Elderly El Cajon Man Being Investigated as Homicide: Sheriff

A 911 call led investigators to 255 E. Bradley Ave. in unincorporated El Cajon Saturday night.

Authorities 18-Year-old Who Died in I-8 Crash

The young man from Campo was traveling to Alpine to pick up his great-grandmother, authorities said.

18-Year-Old Campo Man Was Body Found in Car on Interstate 8

The young man was discovered dead Friday near Boulder Oaks, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Person Found Dead in Car on I-8 East of San Diego

The body was discovered shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Missing Bull Statue Found in Lakeside [UPDATED]

The steer was spotted atop El Capitan High School early Friday.

2 Injured in SR-67 Crash Involving Potato Chip Delivery Van

The wreck occurred shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday near Riverford Road, according to CHP.

Brothers Accused of Beating Homeless Man to Death Held on $3M Bail

Santee residents Austin Mostrong, 20, and Preston Mostrong, 19, allegedly attacked and left transient George Lowery, 50, for dead.

Report Reveals Number of Homeless in Santee, San Diego County

The Regional Task Force on the Homeless released the results Friday of a countywide point-in-time count that took place Jan. 29.

Eighth Annual Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival

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Santee Homeless Man Dies From Beating Injuries; 2 Brothers Believed Responsible: Sheriff

The suspects in the case — two brothers — will now be charged on suspicion of murder, a sheriff's lieutenant said.

2 Brothers Arrested on Suspicion of Beating Santee Homeless Man

The victim, 50-year-old George Lowery, was found unresponsive Sunday at a Santee river bottom.

Woman, 19, Arrested on Suspicion of Human Smuggling at I-8 Checkpoint

Two Mexican nationals were allegedly hiding in the trunk of her car, U.S. Border Patrol officials said.

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Authorities ID Man Discovered Dead on Sidewalk in Lakeside

The 35-year-old's body was discovered early Sunday on Aquilla Drive, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department reported.

Transient Found Beaten at Santee River Bottom: Sheriff

The victim was believed to be a resident of a homeless encampment, San Diego County sheriff's officials said.

Man's Body Found on Lakeside Sidewalk

A 29-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murdering the 35-year-old victim, San Diego County sheriff's officials said.